Jail Guard - (Internal/External- #26/018) (Casual)

Join a Proactive Team in a Respectful Environment

About our community:

Boasting a high quality of life and standard of living, Prince George has all the amenities of a large city mixed with the friendliness and appeal of a smaller community. It is a regional centre for close to 326,000 people for shopping, education, health care, the arts, and sports. Prince George's central location in the province offers work/life balance with unparalleled access to four-season outdoor recreation activities that are complemented by a full range of urban amenities and a comprehensive transportation infrastructure that connects residents, businesses, resources, and agricultural products to markets around the world. And it is only a short drive to almost anywhere in Prince George - spend less time commuting and more time doing what matters most to you! Discover all these opportunities and more!

About our organization:

The City of Prince George is committed to ensuring a positive, well-balanced work environment for its employees. With opportunities for employee training, wellness programs and professional development the City of Prince George offers a safe and supportive workplace in which to serve our community.

About the opportunity:

In this casual role, you will supervise and care for individuals detained at the RCMP Detachment while awaiting court hearings, return to parents, or transfer to a correctional or penal institution. Responsibilities include completing required prisoner documentation and maintaining the cleanliness of jail cells and the guardroom. The position may involve exposure to potentially violent or hostile individuals, unpleasant working conditions, and bodily fluids. Shifts vary and may include 4 to 12 consecutive hours, split shifts of two (2) hours during the day and two (2) hours at night, or on-call work as required.

About Your Background:

The successful candidate will possess a Grade 12 diploma, along with relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to effectively supervise and guard individuals. A valid Level 1 First Aid certificate, including CPR and AED training, is required. Candidates must also have completed formal training in conflict resolution or in managing hostile or challenging individuals.

This position requires flexibility and availability to work a variety of shifts.  The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Enhanced Reliability Status as a condition of employment, in accordance with the Government of Canada's Directive on Security Screening. Applicants must provide a complete and verifiable five (5) year history, including residences, employment, education, and other activities, with no unexplained gaps. Periods of six (6) consecutive months or more spent outside Canada must be disclosed and may require additional verification. Screening may include identity verification, criminal record checks, reference checks, credit check and other background inquiries relevant to the position.

The purpose of this posting is to establish a contingency list of pre-qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies as they arise. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Why You Will Love Working for our Police Support Services team at the City of Prince George:

• Play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of people in your care.
• Work with a team dedicated to serving the community.
• Enjoy a competitive wage of $38.51 to $39.34 per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply by December 31, 2026 to:

Want to know more about this exciting career?

Please refer to the job description on our website for more details!

Want to know more about living and working in Prince George?

Please visit: Move Up Prince George / City of Prince George

The City of Prince George thanks all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.