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