Jail Guard/Relief Jailer - Saanich Police

Join Commissionaires! Our focus is on our customers and our team members. As Canada’s only not-for-profit security company, over 90% of our revenues go directly back to our team members in wages, health & dental benefits, RRSP contributions, employee recognition programs, and more. Be part of a great team where your contribution is recognized. We offer opportunities to service a range of different customers. If interested in advancement, there is plenty of opportunity. We are a dedicated equal opportunity employer with both structured and flexible shifts available across Vancouver Island and into the Yukon to suit every lifestyle – student, parent, night owl, you name it! As one of Canada's leading security organizations, our security professionals keep airports, schools, government facilities, and other commercial enterprises safe. We also work with police departments and municipalities to help in keeping Canadians safe. Location: Saanich Cells Shifts: On-call/casual Starting Wage: $26/hr plus RRSP contributions by employer and shift premiums Job Responsibilities Basic Guard Services include but are not limited to the following duties: Booking prisoners in and safe keeping of prisoner’s personal effects while in custody. Perform periodic visual prisoner condition checks. Continuously monitor prisoner condition through an electronic monitoring system. Perform data entry and basic computer use. Search cells after prisoner departure. Assist Police Officers in physical searches. Collect soiled laundry for cleaning on a daily basis. Order and distribute prisoner meals. Prepare notes on unusual/significant circumstances for potential court appearances. Prepare and maintain all prisoner records and forward to appropriate divisions. Maintain all logbooks. Be familiar with and adhere to all Saanich Police Department goal policy and procedures. Keep holding facility stocked with inventories supplied through Police Department property and supply. Fingerprint civilians applying for criminal record checks, pardons, visa applications etc. as required. Fingerprint people charged with an offence who return at a later date for fingerprinting. When time permits and as required complete a criminal check. Additional Guard Services include but are not limited to the following duties: Additional Guard Personnel in the event of an excessive prisoner-to-guard ratio. Off site Guard duties of prisoners as required. Qualifications and Experience Must hold a valid Occupational First Aid Level 2 Certificate (OFA 2) or willing to be train. Must be able to pass polygraph and police background check. Must be fluent in English (written and spoken). Ability to remain in control under trying conditions. Capacity to be discrete and work effectively with other people. Willingness to undergo training as required. Willingness to accept responsibility and work independently. Adequate physical condition - able to lift objects, walk stairs, etc. Conscientious, enthusiastic, and reliable. Benefits and Perks Training Opportunities for advancement. A variety of shifts to maximize work-life balance! Exclusive partnership rates with BMO, Bell, and Hero Travel program Recognition and reward programs. Extended health, dental, and vision coverage. Free uniform and dry-cleaning reimbursement. Safety boot reimbursement and PPE provided (as applicable). RRSP contributions. Referral bonuses. And more!

The jail guard is responsible for booking prisoners, monitoring their condition through electronic systems, and maintaining accurate records. They also assist police officers with searches, manage facility inventory, and perform fingerprinting services.

Candidates must hold a valid Occupational First Aid Level 2 Certificate or be willing to train. Applicants must also be able to pass a polygraph and police background check while demonstrating strong English communication skills.

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision coverage • RRSP contributions • Employee recognition programs • Free uniform • Dry-cleaning reimbursement • Safety boot reimbursement • PPE provided • Referral bonuses • Exclusive partnership rates

• Premiers soinsSouhaitée
• CommunicationSouhaitée
• Saisie de donnéesSouhaitée
• Gestion des stocksSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Prisoner booking
• Data entry
• Electronic monitoring
• First aid
• Fingerprinting
• Record keeping
• Logbook maintenance
• Physical security
• Conflict de-escalation
• Computer literacy
• Inventory management
• Communication
• Lifting Ability
• Conscientiousness
• First Aid
• Data Entry
• Dry Cleaning
• English Language
• Enthusiasm

• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Jailer
• Correctional / Detention Officer
• Prison Guards
• Correctional Officers and Jailers

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

10 nov. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine