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Location:
Dartmouth, New Glasgow, Sydney and Yarmouth
Type of Employment: Relief
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 18-Jul-27 (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 adult correctional facilities and one 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.
Utilizing CCP, Correctional Services staff can effectively interact, manage behavior, and help facilitate change, within target populations.
About Our Opportunity
As a Correctional Officer you are responsible for the safe secure custody, control and supervision of sentence and remand persons in custody in an adult correctional facility on a rotating shift basis. The role includes duties in living units, admission and discharge, reception/visitation, recreation, laundry, and canteen services. You will interact with persons in custody while encouraging pro-social behaviour, perform administrative functions related to case management databases, and promote policy adherence.
Primary Accountabilities
Facility Security – dynamic supervision of persons in custody and safe secure custody, control and supervision of the persons in custody.
Persons in Custody Supervision – participate in case management, approve and arrange visits and phone calls, escort persons in custody, respond to complaints, assist in form completion, and supervise work activity inside and outside the facility.
Physical Plant Maintenance – supervise facility cleaning, oversee custody work details, and submit maintenance work orders as required.
Programs – advise persons in custody of available programs, adhere to the posted program schedule, and support program work in the living units.
Administration & Communication – record and communicate information via reports, forms, logbooks, email, and JEIN documentation; participate in committees or meetings as requested; promote teamwork, leadership, diversity, and a healthy workplace.
Qualifications and Experience
You must possess a High School diploma and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Typical equivalencies include a certificate or diploma from an accredited Correctional Officer program or a university degree in a related field such as Criminology, Psychology, or Social Science.
Immaturity and knowledge in the following areas are considered assets:
Previous employment as a Correctional Officer or within Adult/Youth Custody.
Experience in law enforcement (Police, Sheriffs, Border Services, Military Police).
Experience in Security, Military, Firefighting, Social Workers, Residential Counsellors/Caseworkers/Support Workers, Occupational Health & Safety.
Leadership experience (e.g., leading youth programs, groups, or committees, working with vulnerable populations).
Experience working with diverse communities, including Elders, knowledge keepers, cultural leaders, and community organizations.
Equivalency
A related 2‑year post‑secondary diploma.
A related 1‑year post‑secondary diploma and 1 year of related experience.
5 years of employment in a related field such as Social Work or Residential Counselling with vulnerable populations.
Working Conditions
Required to work shiftwork which can be physically, mentally, and…
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