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Correctional Officer

Correctional Officers work in the provincial and federal prisons. Duties and qualifications vary depending jurisdiction. The general duties of a correctional officer are:

• Security (including motor and foot patrols, staffing control poses, counting and escorting offenders, searching for contraband, and emergency response)
• Assisting offenders, observing behavior and interacting in a meaningful way
• Working with Case Management Officers to set up and implement correctional plans

Qualifications of Correctional Officers are as follows:

• Canadian Citizen
• Knowledge of English or English and French languages
• Post secondary education in a related field
• Experience working with the public
• Motivation to work with offenders
• Flexibility to be team players
• Tolerance to adapt to demanding work environment

For more information, go to Correctional Service of Canada