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Monitor all prisoners to ensure their security and well being; observe and check prisoners frequently; assist RCMP member when required to search prisoners (training provided); organize meals, record prisoner activity and maintain a prisoner activity logbook; watch prisoners while in hospital when required; maintain cleanliness and tidiness of cells when vacated or arrange janitor assistance; ensure cellblock keys are tagged and stored safely; ensure all personal effects removed from prisoners are properly secured; monitor fire safety and be fully conversant with fire orders; handle and dispense laundry items; under the supervision of the RCMP officer, dispense approved prescription medications to persons in custody; and, perform other duties particular to that station or detachment as outlined in the unit.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Specific Skills
- Write reports
- Operate security control room equipment
- Attend to persons with special needs
- Use telecommunications (i.e. two-way radio, cell phone, pager)
- Follow radio and emergency telephone procedures
- Monitor security television
- Ensure safety and emergency procedures are followed
Work Setting
- Hospital/medical facility
- Government building
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Type of Assignments
- Fixed post