Sergeant

Position: Staff Sergeant
Location: Fort Frances

Apply By:Monday, November 2, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Fort Frances Jail is looking for experienced leaders who can manage complex operations when it matters most. As a Staff Sergeant, you are responsible for the day-to-day operation of a correctional institution, supervising Sergeants and Correctional Officers, and ensuring the institution remains safe, secure, and operational at all times. This is a hands‑on leadership role with significant accountability, requiring sound judgment, strong operational leadership, and the ability to respond effectively to dynamic situations in a custodial environment.
You will be expected to make timely decisions under pressure, manage incidents and emergencies, lead reviews and investigations into critical events or conduct issues, and address situations that require senior level judgment and authority. You'll oversee staffing and deployment, step in during high risk or escalated situations, support staff through challenging circumstances, and hold individuals accountable when standards are not met.

During after hours, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays, you may be the senior leader on site.
This role requires strong leadership experience, sound judgment, resilience, and the ability to remain calm in demanding and unpredictable environments. Leaders from other operational, enforcement, regulatory, emergency management, military, or similarly high accountability settings bring valuable, transferable skills to this work. The environment is fast paced and high stress, but you will have real authority, real responsibility, and a direct impact on staff safety, organizational order, and public safety.
If you're ready to step up and lead from the front, this role is for you.
As this is a frontline essential position, your physical presence at the institution is crucial to this role and this position will be fully onsite. Shift work will include evenings, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays in a 24/7 operational environment.
Northern Attraction Incentive Program (NAIP)
This position qualifies for the Northern Attraction Incentive Program (NAIP). NAIP is a pilot recruitment program that offers financial incentives to new hires in specific positions in designated institutions and probation and parole offices in Northern Ontario. This includes both external candidates to the Ontario Public Service and existing employees who agree to work for a term of three years.
All applicants will receive more information on the program once the job Final date to receive applications. If you would like this information prior to applying, you may contact:
Leadership That Makes a Difference
At its core, leadership in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is about creating positive change for people and communities across Ontario. We're looking for leaders who are authentic, accountable, and courageous. People who bring others together, ask bold questions, and lead with purpose.

About the job
Leadership at Fort Frances Jail is about setting clear standards and supporting staff in a challenging environment. It means being present on the floor, acting with integrity, and making fair, consistent decisions — especially when situations are complex or high‑pressure. Your leadership shows in how you handle issues, support your team, and maintain professionalism in a custody setting.
As a leader, you shape the culture of the institution. You set expectations for respectful conduct, inclusion, and accountability, and you address issues directly when they arise. You help create a workplace where staff feel supported, treated fairly, and able to do their jobs safely, while ensuring operational and security standards are always maintained.
You won't be expected to do this alone. The OPS provides…