Custodial Guard

This position works in Police - Court Services. This is responsible custodial work on an assigned shift guarding incarcerated prisoners in the Justice Administration Building. An employee of this class assigned to a locked maximum security area housing prisoner cells, maintains surveillance over prisoners to ensure their security and welfare, requests cessation of damage to cells, verbally quells minor disturbances and performs related clerical duties. Any unusual circumstances or prisoner complaints are reported immediately to the R.C.M.P. member responsible for the cell area. Guards may search and escort prisoners, as required. Under immediate supervision, some independence of judgement is exercised while ensuring security or attending to welfare of prisoners. Work is reviewed regularly by a supervisor to ensure incumbents' continued alertness and adherence to well defined practices and procedures. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include up to high school graduation and some experience including the ability to effectively guard individuals; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some knowledge of policies and procedures involved in control, custody and welfare of prisoners. As a Custodial Guard, you will have the ability to maintain alertness in a confined area housing prisoner cells and have physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work. Safety Orientated First Aid Certificate (St. John Ambulance) or equivalent with CPR/AED – Level C is required. The incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance.

Schedule: 42 hours weekly; 2 Day Shifts from 6 AM – 6 PM followed by 2 Night Shifts from 6 PM – 6 AM (4 days on, 4 days off.

Please apply online by August 1, 2025.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.