Correctional Officer - Designated (Casual Relief)

Nova Scotia; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a Correctional Officer for casual relief work. This role involves ensuring the safety and security of individuals in custody within an adult correctional facility, requiring supervision and maintenance of various responsibilities. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and have relevant experience in law enforcement or security, understanding the needs of diverse communities. The position requires shift work, including nights and weekends, and promotes an inclusive workforce.

Benefits

Career development resources

Engaging workplace environment

Diverse career paths available

Qualifications

• Possess a High School diploma and 2 years of related experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous and African Nova Scotian communities.
• Obtain a valid driver’s license and First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise persons in custody and maintain facility security.
• Assist in the administration of case management documentation.
• Participate in committees or meetings as requested.

Skills

Experience in law enforcement

Knowledge in a computerized environment

Ability to speak Mi’kmaq

Leadership experience

Experience in restorative practices

Education

High School diploma

2-year post-secondary diploma

Job description

Correctional Officer - Designated (Casual Relief)

Competition # : 47532
Department: Justice
Location: Dartmouth, Pictou, Yarmouth, Sydney
Type of Employment: Relief
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Designation Status

This position is designated to applicants that identify as one of the following groups: Indigenous Person, African Nova Scotian or Other Racially Visible Person, Person with a Disability, Women in occupations or positions where they are under‑represented. For more information, see the Nova Scotia Government’s Employment Equity Policy.

About Our Opportunity

As a Correctional Officer, you are responsible for the safe, secure custody, control and supervision of sentence and remand persons in an adult correctional facility on a rotating shift basis. Your duties include supervision of persons in custody living units, admission and discharge, reception/visitation, recreation, laundry, and canteen services. You also maintain administrative functions related to the case management database (JEIN) and the Offender Behavioural Management System.

Primary Accountabilities

• Facility Security – Dynamic supervision of persons in custody and safe, secure custody, control, and supervision.
• Persons in Custody Supervision – Participate in case management, approve visits, escort persons in custody, respond to complaints, document requests, and supervise work activities.
• Physical Plant Maintenance – Supervise facility cleaning, manage outside work details, and submit maintenance work orders.
• Programs – Advise on available programs, adhere to posted schedules, and support program work in living units.
• Administration & Communication – Record and communicate information through reports, forms, logbooks, email, and JEIN documentation; participate in committees or meetings as requested.

Qualifications and Experience

You possess a High School diploma and 2 years of related experience. Equivalent combinations of training and experience will be considered.

• Experience in law enforcement, the court system, security or the military.
• Knowledge or experience in a computerized/automated environment.
• Experience working with Indigenous and African Nova Scotian communities and comprehensive cultural knowledge.
• Ability to speak the Mi’kmaq Language.
• Leadership experience with vulnerable populations, youth programs, or committees.
• Experience in restorative practices.

Equivalency

• Related 2‑year post‑secondary diploma.
• Related 1‑year post‑secondary diploma plus 1 year of related experience.
• 5 years of employment in a related field.

Additional Information

Candidates selected for an interview will receive a medical assessment form from an approved clinic. The facility operates 24 hours, is tobacco‑free, and requires casual officers to work shift work, including day, night, holidays, and weekends on short notice.

Candidates must hold a valid driver’s license, driver’s abstract, and First Aid/CPR certification. Proof of education and training certificates should be uploaded to the online application or emailed to [e-mail].

The Relief employee schedule is as needed; there is no guarantee of hours.

Assessment Process

Qualified applicants will be invited to a competency‑based interview. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict‑resolution skills. All selected candidates must provide an Emergency First Aid Certificate, a Vulnerable Sector Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

What We Offer

• Career development: access to guidance, resources, and ongoing training.
• Engaging workplace: a valued and respectful environment with forward‑thinking policies.
• Countless career paths.

Pay Grade: ACC 04 - ACC 04 Hourly

Salary Range: $27.22 – $33.37 per hour

Employment Equity Statement

Our goal is to have a diverse workforce representative of the people we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, and women in under‑represented occupations.

Accommodation Statement

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations by contacting [e-mail].