Correctional Officer (Casual Relief)

Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a vital role as a Correctional Officer, where you will ensure the safety and security of individuals in custody. This position involves dynamic supervision, case management, and interaction with persons in custody to promote pro-social behavior. You will engage in various facility duties and administrative functions, all while contributing to rehabilitation efforts. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the community, providing support and guidance to those in need. If you're ready to embrace a challenging yet rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Development

Ongoing Training

Engaging Workplace

Valued and Respected Employees

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience and a High School diploma required.
• Equivalencies include a certificate from a Correctional Officer program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe custody and supervision of persons in custody.
• Participate in case management and supervise work activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Certificate/Diploma from Correctional Officer Program

University Degree in Criminology or Psychology

Tools

Case Management Database (JEIN)

Offender Behavioural Management System

Job description

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Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 22-Jul-25 ( Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Correctional Services division of the Department of Justice is responsible for the administration and operation of community and custody-based programs and services for adults and young persons. Within the Correctional Services core business area, there are two programs: community corrections & correctional facilities. Each of these program areas is broken down into closely related activities that have a specific impact on the program’s target group.

Four (4) adult correctional facilities and one (1) youth centre provide the safety and security of persons in custody while providing programs that address dynamic criminogenic factors to assist with their successful reintegration back into the community.

Nova Scotia Correctional Services utilizes an evidence-based approach in both Community Corrections and custodial facilities. Core Correctional Practices (CCP) is the foundational practice that drives reintegration and rehabilitation practices deployed within Correctional Services.

About Our Opportunity

As a Correctional Officer, you are responsible for the safe custody, control, and supervision of sentenced and remanded persons in custody in an adult correctional facility on a rotating shift basis. You will undertake duties associated with your shift assignment in various areas of the facility, including Living Units, Admission and Discharge, Reception/Visitation, Recreation, Laundry, and Canteen Services. In this role, you will have regular and ongoing interaction with persons in custody while encouraging pro-social behavior. You are also responsible for administrative functions related to the case management database (JEIN) and the Offender Behavioural Management System.

Primary Accountabilities

Facility Security: Provides dynamic supervision of persons in custody and ensures safe custody, control, and supervision.

Persons in Custody Supervision: Participate in the case management of persons in custody; approve and arrange visits and phone calls; escort persons in custody; respond to complaints and requests; assist in completing forms; supervise work activities.

Physical Plant Maintenance: Supervise facility cleaning by persons in custody; supervise trustees on outside work detail; submit maintenance work orders when required.

Programs: Advise persons in custody of available programs and support program work in the living units.

Administration & Communication: Record and communicate information through reports, forms, logbooks, and participate in committees or meetings as requested.

Qualifications and Experience

You possess a High School diploma and 2 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. Typical equivalencies include a certificate/diploma from an accredited Correctional Officer program or a university degree in a related field (Criminology, Psychology, or other Social Science programs).

Assessment Information and Process

Qualified applicants will be invited to a competency-based job interview. During the interview, applicants must demonstrate well-developed communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills. If selected for an interview, you are required to upload copies of a valid Driver's License, Driver's Abstract, proof of all stated education and training, and references.

Working Conditions

• Required to work shiftwork which can be physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding.
• Must be constantly alert when in contact with facility population.
• Required to perform person and area searches and use restraint equipment.
• Potential for disruption to personal and family life during disturbances.
• A significant proportion of the persons in custody may be high-risk for infections.
• Must frequently deal with non-compliant persons and may be exposed to incidents of assaults.

What We Offer

• Career Development with access to resources and ongoing training.
• Engaging workplace where employees feel valued and respected.
• Countless career paths.

Pay Grade: ACC 04 Hourly

Salary Range: $27.22 - $33.37 Hourly

Employment Equity Statement: We welcome applications from diverse groups.

Please note: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.