Job Summary
Monitor and safeguard persons in custody in the short-term holding facility. Ensure persons in custody are safe and secure and their dignity is maintained. Ensure the short-term holding facility is secure and operational readiness in maintained.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists in the admittance and release of persons in custody in the presence of police officers or Alberta Sheriffs - Court Security and Prisoner Transport Services
- Assists with the search of the same-sex person in custody
- Conducts personal or camera checks every 15 minutes of persons in custody
- Maintains detailed records of persons in custody, including meals served, medications dispensed, and cellblock activity
- Serves prepared meals for persons in custody and ensures meal inventory is maintained
- Performs a cell search before and after persons in custody use to ensure no damage or vandalism has occurred and reports to Sergeant-Shift Supervisor on duty if anything detected
- Cleans cell after use of persons in custody; if cells require deeper cleaning, the cell is taken out-of-use, and janitor will clean on next duty
- Wipes down phone room and fingerprint room
- Writes supplies needed on board when facility supplies are low
- Completes reports and other related documents in a timely manner
- May be required to give evidence in court
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with LRPS policies and procedures
- Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions
- Attends training courses, as required
- Other duties, as requested
Qualifications
- Access to reliable transportation
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to sit and stand and lift, carry, push, or pull objects frequently or constantly
- Knowledge and appreciation of the Cree people and Indigenous people across Canada
Skills/Knowledge
- A minimum high school diploma or GED is an asset
- Valid certification in Standard First Aid, CPR Level A or C and AED is an asset
- Speak Cree is an asset
- Basic computer skills are an asset
- WHMIS is an asset
Conditions of Employment
- Contract, casual, call-in work
- Must undergo a successful police records check
Location
Lakeshore Regional Police Service Detachment, Driftpile, Alberta