lake country, bc government Jobs – 73 Openings This Week

Detention Guard (Relief)
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- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
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BAND 4 - Investigator, Traffic Reconstructionist – Closing date extended
BC Public Service —Kelowna, BC
- $108,500.18–$144,300.18 a year
- Full-time
Lifeguard/Instructor (Relief)
City of Vernon —Vernon, BC
- $22.69 an hour
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Police Services Watch Clerk
District of Lake Country —Lake Country, BC
- $44.17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Administrative experience
- Business
- Communication skills
12d
Recreation Clerk - Facility Bookings
City of Vernon —Vernon, BC
- $37.87 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
11d
Recreation Clerk
City of Vernon —Vernon, BC
- $34.56 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
13d
Police Services Forensic Video Analyst - Term Up To 12 Months
City of Kelowna —Kelowna, BC
- $47.46–$50.49 an hour
- Full-time
11d
Accounting Clerk I
District of Lake Country —Lake Country, BC
- $35.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Math
- Accounting
- Organizational skills
- Paid time off
2d
Administrative Assistant - Relief
Regional District of Central Okanagan —Kelowna, BC
- $33.75 an hour
- On call
- Customer service
- Word processing
- Microsoft Office
2d
9-1-1 Police Dispatcher
BC RCMP - 9-1-1 Police Dispatchers —Kelowna, BC
- $65,714–$87,946 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Quick apply
11d
Finance Clerk
Regional District of Central Okanagan —Kelowna, BC
- $38.73 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
11d
Executive Assistant - Planning & Community Services
City of Vernon —Vernon, BC
- $66,818.24–$78,609.70 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
5d
Coordinator, Recreation Operations
City of Vernon —Vernon, BC
- $92,721.40–$109,083.99 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Forklift
- Microsoft Office
- Business
13d
Recovery Coordinator
City of Kelowna —Kelowna, BC
- $42.12–$44.89 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- Business
9d
Manager, Water Distribution
Regional District of North Okanagan —Coldstream, BC
- $127,145–$139,503 a year
- Immediate opening
- Engineering
- Project management
- Bachelor's
3d
Innovation Consultant (20-month term)
City of Kelowna —Kelowna, BC
- $97,500–$113,800 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Research
- Databases
9d
Co-op and Career Path Student - Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
City of Kelowna —Kelowna, BC
- $27.64–$29.94 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- AutoCAD
- Customer service
- Internship / Co-op
6d
Dance Instructor for Kids
City of Kelowna —Kelowna, BC
- From $20 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Teaching
Quick apply
3d

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Detention Guard (Relief)

City of Vernon
Vernon, BC

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Job details

Part-time
13 days ago

Skills

WHMIS Certification
First Aid Certification

Full job description

Detention Guard (Relief)

Job Requisition
JR-2026-146 Detention Guard (Relief) (Open)

Job Family
CUPE

Start Date
2026-06-15

End Date
2026-07-07

Primary Posting
No

External Posting URL

Internal Closing Date:
Jun 23, 2026

External Closing Date:
Jul 7, 2026

Note: Posting comes off at 12:00AM on the closing date, with the competition closing at 11:59pm the day prior.

Hourly Rate:
32.95

Minimum Weekly Hours:
1

Three (3) positions available.

Reporting to the Manager, Detention Facility, the Detention Guard is responsible for the safeguarding of prisoners and their personal effects while adhering to all safety and security policies and protocols. This position receives functional direction from the on-duty RCMP Watch Commander.

Duties Include:

Responsible for the safety, security, and welfare of each prisoner in custody.
Maintains awareness of prisoner activities, inspects prisoners in cells at frequent intervals, and requests prisoners to refrain from property damage and unnecessary noise or disturbance.
Maintains more frequent inspections of prisoners identified as high risk.
Maintains prisoner log book and Prisoner Reports (C-13) and records all prisoner information including but not limited to cell inspection observations, unusual occurrences, visitations, telephone calls, prisoner requests, removal of prisoners and changes of guard.
Reports all irregularities and concerns, such as injuries, abuse or medical status of the prisoners in the cellblock to the on-duty RCMP Watch Commander.
Heats and dispenses prepared pre-processed meals to prisoners.
Dispenses prescribed medication to prisoners as directed by a doctor.
Assists members with data entry and form creation during the prisoner booking process utilizing various RCMP computer programs.
Assists members with obtaining fingerprints and photographs of prisoners.
Obtains fingerprints of members of the public for court and civil purposes.
Maintains prisoner tracking systems and documentation.
Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting cells and general booking areas. This includes but is not limited to, sweeping, mopping, disinfecting, removing all garbage, inspecting cells before prisoners enter and after prisoners leave ensuring the cells are free of all contraband.
Liaises with Sheriff’s, Corrections, and other agencies regarding the transfer or escort of prisoners and personal effects as required.
Answers after hours lobby telephone calls and forwards to appropriate personnel for response.
May assist with the extraction and downloading of detention facility video data as required for RCMP investigations.
May assist with the collection of court ordered DNA samples, endorses the court documents.
May be required to provide evidence in court.
Performs other related duties as required.
All persons employed by the City of Vernon will be required to assist the City in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.

Required Education and Experience:

Up to six months experience in a correctional facility, security role, or related experience.
First Aid Certification, Level One.
WHMIS Certificate or (candidate without will be required to complete within the first month of employment).
A combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to learn and apply departmental regulations, policies, and procedures with respect to the guarding of prisoners and cellblock security.
Works with minimal supervision and effectively prioritizes and coordinates workload.
Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
Manages interactions with prisoners consistent with applicable policies and process.
Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures.
Skilled in the operation of computers and applicable software programs with reasonable speed and accuracy.
Proficient in the use of associated office equipment.

Conditions of Employment:

Ability to obtain and maintain an acceptable Police Information Check.
Ability to obtain and maintain a RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Previous guarding or related experience.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume, quoting the appropriate competition online at vernon.ca/careers by selecting “apply” and creating a candidate profile.

Internal applicants are asked to apply using their worker profile.

By making application, you are authorizing the City of Vernon to verify, through whatever means deemed appropriate, any information included in your applicant profile.

The City of Vernon wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we are unable to accept phone calls regarding application status.

Worker Sub-Type
Casual

Location
Detachment Building

Time Type
Part time

Supervisory Organization
Detention Facility

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 1 to less than 7 months

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Manager, Water Distribution

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