DEFINITION:

Under the supervision of a Watch Supervisor, maintains the safety, security and dignity of prisoners in the care of the R.C.M.P.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Check prisoners on a frequent basis to ensure their security and well being and record observations in prisoner log;

• Assist Members in monitoring prisoners while they participate in visits or make telephone calls;

• Order prisoner meals and monitor meal inventory for audit purposes, and prepare and distribute meals to prisoners and ensure the recovery of all meal utensils;

• Distribute medication to prisoners under the direction of a medical doctor and arrange prisoner medical treatment, as required;

• Book in prisoners on the Computerized Arrest and Booking System (CABS) and maintain CABS system and report any repairs that are required;

• Photograph prisoners with CABS video and fingerprint prisoners, as required;

• Ensure the Watch Supervisor is kept informed of prisoner conditions, unusual occurrences and damage to cell block, and ensure the cell block is maintained in a clean condition;

• Liaise with the Sheriff's Service regarding prisoner escorts and the classification of prisoners prior to booking into R.C.M.P. cells;

• Ensure that the cells are secure prior to prisoner incarceration by searching for articles that can be used as a weapon or to deface property;

• Ensure that prisoners are not subjected to personal abuse, insults, indignities or unnecessary exposure to the public or the media, and report immediately to the Watch Supervisor or the Officer in Charge any violations of this nature;

• Complete other prisoner-related and clerical functions as directed by the O.I.C. Terrace Detachment or his/her designate.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Secondary school graduation;

• Minimum of two years' related experience;

• Ability to work well and react appropriately in stressful conditions;

• Good physical condition;

• Computer experience;

• First Aid and C.P.R. training;

• Ability to work independently and to accomplish tasks and assignments;

• Ability to deal effectively with prisoners, co-workers and the public;

• Good written and oral communication skills;

• Employment subject to R.C.M.P. Enhanced Reliability Clearance.

The above statement is a general description of the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.