Job Description
Operating from the Strathcona County RCMP Detachment, the Guard plays a vital role in overseeing and ensuring the safety and security of detainees during their custody.
Responsibilities:
- Process prisoners upon their arrival including taking photographs, checking personal effects, audit/complete prisoner booking documents, and preparing and serving prisoner meals
- Monitor and ensure safety of all prisoners at all times, according to RCMP Policy and Procedures
- Maintain and clean the holding cell facilities, equipment and supplies
- Create and or maintain found property files including proper storage and disposal according to RCMP policy and procedures
- Testify in court on prisoner management when required
Qualifications and Skills:
- High School Diploma and 3 years related experience
- Familiarity with PROS, PROS access or the ability to learn this software quickly is an asset
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Ability to quickly adapt to any situation and apply good judgment during emergency situations
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to juggle a variety of tasks
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Computer proficiency to work in a networked environment
Conditions of Employment:
- Ability to obtain an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance
- Availability to work shift work
- Ability to perform physical labour as part of the job duties and stand/walk for extended periods of time
Who We Are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.
Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Health and wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
- Retirement and pension programs
- Paid and unpaid leave programs
- Earned day off program
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
