Special Municipal Constable, Jail Guard and Community Safety Officer(INTERNAL ONLY) 2026

VicPD's Special Municipal Constable program encompasses Jail Guards and Community Safety Officers (CSO).  Jail Guards are responsible for the intake, care, and supervision of persons in custody, as well as the management of their property. CSOs provide operational support to front-line officers and assist the public at community events and at VicPD’s front desk.

 This competition is seeking applicants for full time Special Municipal Constable positions.  We are seeking to fill current Jail Guard and Community Safety Officer vacancies. Applications are invited from all Special Municipal Constable employees.

 Jail Guard Job Description:

• Uniform position working 12-hour shifts, 2 days / 2 nights, 4 days off
• Conduct prisoner intake, documenting health and safety concerns
• Search prisoners, facilitate prisoner movements and document actions to criminal court standard
• Effectively de-escalate, communicate and interact with persons in custody
• Monitor persons in custody through both in-person checks and remote monitoring
• Maintain jail facility and report hazards and concerns
  
• Assist with virtual bail hearings as required
• Enter information into PRIME and receive information from police systems
•  Account, accurately document,
  safekeep and return property to those entering and leaving custody
• Utilize VicPD’s prescribed telehealth program as directed by the Jail NCO. Jailers are expected to maintain a working knowledge of the program and perform basic medical tasks—such as blood pressure and temperature assessments—under the direction of medical staff. When required, jailers may also be responsible for the dispensing of prescribed medications.
• Assist Police Officers in the jail and respond to all jail incidents including medical events. Serve as First Aid attendant for VicPD employees
• 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:

• Uniform position working 12-hour shifts, 4 days on 4 days off (variable times)
• Assist the public with requests and reports at the Front Desk. Collect and enter pertinent information into PRIME.
• Facilitate Bail hearings in the Jail
• Backfill assistance for the Court Liaison Officer
• Serve documents in the community 

• Assist front line officers with tasks including CCTV collection with limited review when requested
• Conduct perimeter security at police incidents
• Collect property,  transport property and lodge property

• Provide a uniform presence at public and community events
• Aid or provide relief in the Jail as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Team player with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Resilient, patient and flexible individual, motivated to help others
• Self-starter with ability to succeed in a high stress work environment
•  Experience writing detailed accurate reports and notes
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks with high level of attention to detail

The positions have an anticipated start to be August 2026. 

How to Apply

Please upload the following documents:

1. One page cover letter outlining your experience as a SMC how you meet the preferred qualifications. You are invited to include your preference for a Jailer or Community Safety Officer position within your application, but please note that final selection and assignment is at the discretion of Human Resources.

2. Resume (2 pages maximum)

3. "Application for Position or Supplemental Duty" form signed by by current supervisor and manager Position_Duty Request Form.dotx

4. Interviews to take place June 22 to 26, 2026

• Applicants can anticipate a thirty (30) minute interview consisting of three (3) to four (4) behavioral/situational questions

Applications must be submitted before Tuesday , June 16, 2026 at 9:00 hours.