CUSTODIAL
GUARD
Auxiliary (on-call)
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam
offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local
community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than
150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it
continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and
recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is
built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while
supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that
we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
The Police Services division is currently
recruiting for auxiliary Custodial Guard (Cells) staff to join our team within
the Coquitlam RCMP Detachment. In this casual position, you will work a mix of
pre-scheduled and on-call 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am) and will be
responsible for the safekeeping of prisoners as well as maintaining the security
of the jail cell area.
The successful candidate will maintain surveillance
over prisoners’ physical condition, visually and via closed circuit TV, to
ensure their security and welfare. Other duties include booking prisoners, sorting
and storing prisoner effects, preparing and serving meals to prisoners, records
keeping and documentation, and completing light janitorial and maintenance
tasks within the jail cell area.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will have completed Grade
12, supplemented by related training and experience, including valid first aid
and CPR certification. Other requirements include strong interpersonal and
organizational skills, the ability to communicate effectively (verbal and
written) with all levels of internal and external contacts, the ability to
create and maintain accurate and detailed records, as well as being comfortable
using various RCMP computer applications. Applicants under consideration must also
be able to obtain and maintain an Enhanced RCMP Security Clearance.
Preferred
Qualifications
The
ideal candidates will have experience working in a similar custodial
environment or working in a policing environment, as well as the ability to
deal with prisoners and other staff members during high pressure situations in
a calm and professional manner.
Additional courses or certifications in Criminology or a related field are
an asset.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has
an hourly rate range of $32.88 - $35.59 (2026 rates) plus 12% in lieu of
benefits. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including
qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to
join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local
community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development
opportunities.
Accessibility / Equal
Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention
processes. As an organization, we are committed to creating an inclusive work
environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about
what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support
of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the
application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an
accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also
provide in-person support if required.
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.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on October 16, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.