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Location

Grande Prairie, AB | Canada

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Job description

The Region

Home to endless skies and boundless opportunities, Grande Prairie is in the heart of the Peace Region in Northwestern Alberta. The largest urban centre north of Alberta’s capital, Grande Prairie is a thriving young city of over 69,000 with a median age of 34. Whether it's parents pushing a stroller, children filling the Eastlink Centre, or families biking on one of the many trails, there are signs of youth everywhere you turn. Grande Prairie’s youthfulness arises from the exciting opportunities that enabled population growth of over 73% between 2001 and 2021. More than 80 different cultural and ethnic groups contribute to the community which not only serves as a hub for the surrounding area but also as the heart of a thriving regional population of almost 300,000 people.

Attracting businesses, jobs, and people is enabled by a well-balanced blend of agricultural industry, strategic location, and diverse wealth of natural resources including oil, natural gas, coal, and lumber. This diversity provides a great opportunity for careers across a variety of industries. In addition, Alberta’s newest Polytechnic institution (Northwestern Polytechnic) serves as the capstone for an outstanding local educational system that facilitates personal and career growth across a full range of opportunities.

The community offers an intriguing mix of mid-size city community and big city amenities that is often referred to as “urban without urban grind”. There is endless possibility for residents to get involved and connected! For sport and recreation fans, there is a wide variety of parks and trails to explore across the city, as well as several state-of-the-art recreational facilities. An exciting and engaged arts and culture community is also very active in venues such as the Montrose Cultural Centre, the Centre for Creative Arts and the Grande Prairie Live Theatre and supported by a multitude of cultural and neighbourhood associations.

With something for everyone, Grande Prairie is the perfect place to thrive!

The Opportunity

The City of Grande Prairie, RCMP Department, is currently seeking a Jail Guard, you must have the ability to work as part of a team. You must have basic computer skills and knowledge. This position will be working shifts as 24 hour coverage is required, including weekends and Statutory Holidays. You must have the ability to multitask, as this environment is very busy and multiple duties occur simultaneously. You must be able to deal with interruptions and immediate demands from others in the work environment.

Responsibilities

Administrative:

• Electronically/ Physically document, store, monitor, and distribute medications for prisoners, as required.
• Assist RCMP 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 court.
• Manage, organize, and ensure accuracy of all physical and electronic documents for each prisoner in custody.
• Complete weekly food orders for cells, and ensure the accuracy of the order when it arrives.

Welfare of Prisoners:

• Monitor the health and welfare of prisoners through both video and physical checks.
• Alert the RCMP Sargent of any threats to prisoner health and welfare.
• Inform the RCMP Sargent of any prisoners requiring medical assistance.
• Prepare and provide food for prisoners.
• Secure prisoner belongings.
• Inform RCMP Sargent of prisoners needing phone calls or other concerns.
• Operate the Detachment's computerized prisoner booking tool (PAT).
• Ensure the cells are cleaned.

You Bring

To 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 Making
• Teamwork
• Work Standards
• Motivation
• Reliability
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Stress Tolerance
• Attention to Detail

Hours

Shift Work: 4 Days on, 4 Days off; 2 Days and 2 Nights; 12-hour shifts.

Compensation

Starting Salary $26.43 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement (B Band, Entry Step).

Selection Process

We 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.

1. 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.

2. 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 future vacancies in this position.
• This posting may be used to fill more than one position.
• This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
• Applicants must clearly illustrate, via the covering letter and/or resume, how they meet the Education and Experience factors outlined in the Qualifications section. Failure to do so, could result in the application no longer being considered in the selection process.
• The selection process will include testing, interview and reference checks.
• Candidates must possess or be able to obtain, and maintain, a RCMP Security Clearance, which is significantly more involved than a Police Information Check.

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 provide answers to any questions you may have.

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Salary

$26.43 per hour