correctional officer

Government of Canada; Fort Frances; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A national governmental organization in Fort Frances is seeking a dedicated individual to manage and supervise detainees at a correctional facility. Responsibilities include escorting detainees, supervising activities, and preparing evaluations. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant certifications. The position requires physical presence on-site only, with no remote opportunities available. Benefits include collective agreement provisions and wellness programs.

Benefits

As per collective agreement

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Top secret clearance is mandatory.
• Criminal record check and vulnerable sector check are required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Escort detainees during transit and temporary leaves.
• Supervise offenders during various activities.
• Prepare reports on offenders' evaluations.

Skills

Crisis intervention counselling

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Dependability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English or French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Correctional facility

Responsibilities Tasks

• Escort detainees in transit and during temporary leaves
• Supervise offenders during work assignments, meals and recreation periods
• Patrol assigned areas
• Prepare a report on the evaluation of the behaviours of offenders
• Prepare admission, program, release, transfer and other reports
• Observe conduct and behaviour of offenders and detainees to prevent disturbances and escapes

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization Type of treatment experience

• Crisis intervention counselling

Additional information Security and safety

• Top secret clearance
• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Wellness program