Detention Management Unit Guard

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.Our Police Operations Support Department is looking for a dedicated Detention Management Unit Guard to join the team.AdministrativePosition ResponsibilitiesElectronically/ Physically document, store, monitor, and distribute medications for prisoners, as requiredAssist Police members with the electronic "booking in/booking out" process via Prisoner Booking Tool (PAT)Electronically/ Physically document all prisoner movements (Lawyer call, Interview, Court, Transport, etc.)Complete, ensure accuracy and send paperwork required for prisoner transport /court appearances (Sheriff Transport Request forms, correct legal documents)Complete, ensure accuracy and send paperwork required for prisoner Teleconferences (Teleconference request forms, correct legal documents)Record Physical checks digitally Via Prisoner Booking Tool (PAT)Ensure clear, comprehensive, and factual notes are recorded daily, these may be used in courtManage, organize, and ensure accuracy of all physical and electronic documents for each prisoner in custodyComplete weekly food orders for cells, and ensure the accuracy of the order when it arrivesWelfare Of PrisonersMonitor the health and welfare of prisoners through both video and physical checksAlert the Sargent of any threats to prisoner health and welfareInform the Sargent of any prisoners requiring medical assistancePrepare and provide food for prisonersSecure prisoner belongingsInform Sargent of prisoners needing phone calls or other concernsOperate the Detachment computerized prisoner booking tool (PAT)Ensure the cells are cleanedQualificationsTo be successful, you will possess a High School Diploma. In addition, you should have a minimum of two years' experience working in a busy operational environment, you must be able to work in a highly confidential work environment with graphic and disturbing material and experiences. It would be considered an asset to have work experience with the Police Reporting and Occurrence System (PROS) as well as working in a law enforcement environment. An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered. Preference may be given to candidates who currently possess a RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance. In addition, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following competencies:Decision MakingTeamworkWork StandardsReliabilityAdaptabilityCommunicationStress ToleranceAttention to DetailHours Of Work77 hours biweeklyCompensationSalary range of $27.63 to $35.70 as per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.BenefitsComprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)Diversity & InclusionThe City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.Selection ProcessWe appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.This posting may be used to fill more than one position.Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.