Special Municipal Constable, Jail Guard (INTERNAL ONLY) 2025

This competition is for four (4) regular/permanent full time, Special Municipal Constable, Jail Guard positions.

In order to best meet the needs of the department and our clients, two (2) positions will be prioritized for applicants who identify as female, non-binary or transfeminine and two (2) positions will be prioritized for applicants who identify as male, non-binary or transmasculine.

VicPD's Special Municipal Constable program encompasses Jail Guards (Jailers) and Community Safety Officers (CSO).  Jailers are responsible for the care of persons in custody and their property.  CSOs provide operational assistance to front line officers, assist the public at events and at VicPD’s front desk. The department supports cross-training between these roles and there may be opportunity to transition between roles based on future vacancies.

 Jail Guard Job Description:

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  Uniform position working 12-hour shifts, 2 days / 2 nights, 4 days off


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  Maintain jail facility and report hazards and concerns. Monitor persons in custody and provide care and meals. Dispense prescription medications


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  Effectively de-escalate, communicate and interact with persons in custody


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  Search prisoners, manage prisoner movements and document actions to criminal court standard. Assist with virtual bail hearings as required


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  Conduct prisoner intake, documenting health and safety concerns


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  Enter information into PRIME and receive information from police systems


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  Account, safekeep and return property to those entering and leaving custody


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  Assist Police Officers in the jail and respond to all jail incidents including medical events. Serve as First Aid attendant for VicPD employees.


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  Where reasonable and necessary, manage persons in custody in accordance with VicPD policy, the Criminal Code and the National Use of Force Framework

Community Safety Officer Job Description:

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  Uniform position working 12-hour shifts, 4 days on 4 days off (variable times)


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  Assist the public with requests and reports at the Front Desk. Collect and enter pertinent information into PRIME. Serve subpoenas and summons


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  Assist front line officers with tasks including CCTV collection, perimeter security at police incidents, and property transport and management


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  Provide a uniform presence at public and community events


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  Aid or provide relief in the Jail as required

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Team player with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills


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  Resilient, patient and flexible individual, motivated to help others


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  Self-starter with ability to succeed in a high stress work environment


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  Have a genuine interest working with people experiencing mental health and addictions related crises
  


• Ability to gather and recall relevant details about an incident, and write detailed accurate reports and notes
  

How to Apply

These four (4) positions are open for applications from current serving Auxiliary Special Municipal Constables.

Please upload the following documents:

1.  One page cover letter outlining your experience as a SMC and how you meet the preferred qualifications.

2.  "Application for Position or Supplemental Duty" form signed by by current supervisor and manager.

       Link here: Application for Position or Supplemental Duty

All applications will be reviewed by VicPD’s Human Resources Division.

Jail Guard selections will be made in conjunction with the Community Services Division. 

Applications must be submitted via Bamboo prior to Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 at 8:00 am.

The start date for these positions is August 1, 2025. (Subject to some variability based on specific shift rotation/assignment)