Senior Correctional Operations Leader

Ontario Public Service Leadership | Leadership dans la fonction publique de l’Ontario; Fort Frances; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Attraction Incentive Program

Job summary

Fort Frances Jail in Northwestern Ontario seeks an experienced Staff Sergeant to lead a custodial team on a 24/7 operation. You will supervise Sergeants and Correctional Officers, model integrity, and make fair, timely decisions to maintain safety and security on the floor.

This frontline essential role is onsite, with shift work including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. You will shape culture, uphold standards, and coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure orderly

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in high accountability environments.
• Ability to make timely decisions under pressure and maintain safety.
• Experience in investigations and handling sensitive issues within a custodial setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance and direction to staff in a unionized correctional environment.
• Manage overall programs of the institution to ensure public safety and the care, custody and control of inmates.
• Coordinate the review, formulation and implementation of institutional standing orders and local operating policies and procedures and ensure compliance with policies and legislation.
• Assume overall responsibility for the administration and operations of the institution in the absence of senior administrators.
• Manage internal and stakeholder relationships with a high level of political acuity.
• Conduct thorough investigations into sensitive and contentious issues and determine resolutions.
• Be a quick thinker with the ability to manage crisis situations and instill confidence in staff.
• Bring an innovative mindset to incorporate new tools, technology and practices to achieve results.
• Represent the Ministry and the Institution by providing testimony at court and tribunal proceedings as required.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making under pressure

Crisis management

Job description

Fort Frances Jail in Northwestern Ontario seeks an experienced Staff Sergeant to lead a custodial team on a 24/7 operation. You will supervise Sergeants and Correctional Officers, model integrity, and make fair, timely decisions to maintain safety and security on the floor.

This frontline essential role is onsite, with shift work including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. You will shape culture, uphold standards, and coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure orderly