Township of Langley
Guard
Competition Number:
26-U119
Employment Type:
Regular Part-Time
Pay Rate:
$29.25 - $34.25 per hour (5 steps, 2026 rates)
Hours of Work:
24 hours per week on a weekly rotation shift;
One week of Saturday, Sunday, Monday 6:00am – 2:00pm; One week of Saturday, Sunday, Monday 2:00pm – 10:00pm; Non-standard hours and/or non/standard work week
Competition Opening Date:
November 6, 2026
Competition Internal Closing Date:
November 17, 2026
Competition External Closing Date:
November 20, 2026
Job Overview
The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular part-time Guard to join our team of professionals in the RCMP Division, Police Services Department. Reporting to the Manager, Business Support Police Services, in this unionized position you will perform custodial work involving responsibility for guarding prisoners held at the Langley Detachment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain surveillance over prisoner activities to ensure safety and security
- Search and inspect cells before and after prisoner occupancy
- Assist officers or Deputy Sheriffs during the arrival and departure of prisoners
- Take fingerprints and photographs of prisoners and members of the public
- Maintain the security of prisoner’s property and arrange for dispatch of property left behind
- Monitor cleaning by janitors, sweep, mop, hose and disinfect cells, and immediate areas
- Maintain a variety of files, records, and the prisoner logbook
- Assist members in processing prisoners, as required
- Perform related duties as required
Qualifications
- Completion of Grade 12, and some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Sound knowledge of the policies, practices, methods, and procedures related to the control, custody, escorting and welfare of prisoners
- Sound knowledge of techniques used for taking fingerprints and photographs
- Ability to understand and respond to prisoners' needs while communicating with firmness, discretion, and compassion
- Ability to assess and respond appropriately to individuals experiencing mental, physical, or emotional distress
- BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver’s License is considered an asset
RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status is required (not required as part of the application process, however, will be required upon consideration for employment)
Required Certifications/Licenses
Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application.
Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply.
Apply Now
Visit the link below to apply for this exciting career opportunity in a growing community. The Township of Langley is an equal opportunity employer.
We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Human Resources
20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1
Office: 604-533-6061 | hrinfo@tol.ca
