Correctional Peace Officer (CPO) - Wage

National Police; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Public Service is seeking a dedicated Correctional Peace Officer at the Calgary Youth Attendance Centre to supervise youth in court-ordered programs and support community-based activities. This on-call/casual wage role offers diverse, dynamic responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include curfew checks, supervision of community work placements, and collaboration with probation officers to promote accountability and positive youth development.

Qualifications

• Public safety competencies for working with youth in community-based settings.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and integrity in challenging environments.
• Willingness to work varying shifts, including days, afternoons, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support youth participating in court-ordered community programs.
• Conduct curfew checks in the community.
• Supervise youth completing community work service placements.
• Support educational and recreational programming to promote positive change.
• Collaborate with probation officers and community partners.
• Encourage accountability and pro-social behaviour while ensuring safety.

Skills

Agility

Drive for Results

Build Collaborative Environments

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Correctional Peace Officer (CPO) - Wage
Job Requisition ID: 86610
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Wage (On-Call/Casual)
Hours of Work: Varying hours per week (No guarantee of hours, as shifts will be assigned based on operational needs)
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Wage
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 15, 2026
Classification: Correctional Peace Officer 1
Salary: $30.47 per hour to $37.65 per hour

The Public Safety and Emergency Services is responsible for all provincial correctional and remand centers, young offender programs and community corrections across the province. To learn more about what our ministry is all about, follow the link at https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services.

In Alberta, the Correctional Services division oversees youth who are serving a sentence in a youth custody facility and sentenced to community sentences.

The division also works with other areas of government to provide programs to support youths' personal development including:

• education
• mental and physical health
• addictions treatment
• housing

Youth in corrections are between the ages of 12 and 17 who have been accused or found guilty of breaking the law. While a youth is serving their sentence, they are provided with programs and support to help promote positive behavior change and reintegration into the community. For more information on Youth in Corrections please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/youth-in-corrections.aspx.

Role Responsibilities

Do you believe in creating an environment of respect and integrity, being accountable for your actions, and contributing to the excellence of the public service? Then look no further!

The Calgary Youth Attendance Centre is seeking motivated, community-minded Correctional Peace Officers who are passionate about working directly with youth in a dynamic, supportive, and fast-paced environment.

Unlike traditional correctional settings, this unique role provides the opportunity to build positive relationships with young people while promoting accountability, skill development, and community safety.

As a Correctional Peace Officer at the Calgary Youth Attendance Centre, you will:

• Supervise and support youth participating in court-ordered community programs.
• Conduct curfew compliance checks in the community.
• Supervise youth completing community work service placements.
• Support educational and recreational programming designed to promote positive change.
• Work collaboratively with probation officers and community partners.
• Encourage accountability, healthy decision-making, and pro-social behaviour while maintaining a safe environment.

What makes this role unique?

• Community-based work with youth rather than a traditional custodial environment.
• A team-oriented workplace where no two days are the same.
• Meaningful opportunities to mentor and positively influence young people.
• A fast-paced, engaging role that combines community supervision, programming, and relationship building.
• The opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to helping youth succeed.

If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in your community, we encourage you to apply.

Interested candidates must be available for a variety of shifts, including days and afternoons (ending at midnight), as well as weekends and holidays.

To learn more about what a career as a Correctional Peace Officer entail, please visit: http://cporecruit.alberta.ca

Please click on this LINK to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

The successful candidate(s) will possess the following Alberta Public Service competencies:

• Agility: Emotional Resilience - Recognizes how own emotions affect performance. Knows the signs that indicate feelings and uses them as a guide. Ensures that own emotions do not affect others negatively. Consistently takes action, anticipates the emotional triggers of others, and prepares to mitigate reactions and maintain composure and productivity, especially during conflict or highly challenging situations.
• Drive for Results: Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress. Takes past experiences into consideration when making plans and adjusts plans based on past learning. Identifies underlying causes for success or lack of success, which may or may not involve self, and takes action to ensure future success. Holds self and others responsible for achieving results and agreed upon targets. Shows awareness of and concern for APS values and takes them into consideration when making decisions.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Recognizes when there is a conflict and respects the other person’s point of view. Identifies common purpose as well as differing perspectives and raises them for discussion. Respectfully expresses opinions during decision-making process and supports. Encourages or facilitates conflict resolution directly by initiating open and respectful discussion of issues. Con