Cell Guard - Weekends APD

We are seeking a Cell Guard to join our team at Abbotsford Police Department. The successful candidate will be committed to safety, accountability, and delivering high standards of care and custody

Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 10pm - 6am

Payrate: $26.50/hr

Some of your responsibilities include

Monitoring the safety and custody of detention prisoners

Up-to-date knowledge of prisoner records and conditions of care

Performing regular checks-ins with prisoners to verify well-being

Maintaining security and cleanliness of cells, including damage and contraband inspections

Prepare and serve meals for prisoners, including retrieval of utensils

Handling the collection and sending out of laundry

Investigating and reporting any unusual behavior promptly and accurately

Assisting law enforcement with forms and prisoner records

First responder in building emergencies such as evacuations and medical emergencies

Reporting to the Site Supervisor and Operations management for further duties as necessary

Your Must-Haves

Basic First Aid/Occupational First Aid Level 1

Ability to clear a Criminal Background Check, including APD clearance

Minimum 5 years residence in Canada (for clearance eligibility)

Demonstrated interest and experience in serving the public

Professional standard of conduct, dress and deportment

Comfortable using computers and report writing

Ability to handle emergency situations in a calm and professional manner

Fluent English written, verbal and reading skills

Your Nice-To-Haves

Valid BC Security Licence

Advanced Security Training

RCMP or Policing experience

Experience working in a similar role

What’s in it for you?

Opportunity for growth

Work for a reputable and nationally known company

A challenging yet rewarding work environment

Work closely with local police department

A stepping stone towards a career in law enforcement

Paid on-site training

You’re a good fit if…

You hold a positive and can do attitude

You are reliable and committed

You can think on your feet and problem solve

You can work alone or as part of a team

Our Story

Commissionaires BC is a Canadian, not-for-profit security/enforcement organization that has been in business since 1927. Our mandate is to give back to those who served and continue to serve in our communities and country.

Commissionaires provides security services for over 200 sites and are located in over 110 communities across the province. Our client base runs from the Federal Government to local municipalities, airports, industrial sectors, and commercial/residential buildings.

Our guards are not only behind the scenes providing security and access control, but front and centre providing valued customer service to the public.