- Perform a full range of duties, including the care, custody, control and supervision of inmates
- Support the delivery of specialized programs, services and cultural activities for inmates
- Interact with inmates to maintain security and safety in the facility
- Provide community escort duties to ensure the safety of inmates, staff, visitors and the public
- Maintain communications with a range of contacts, including inmates, co-workers, supervisors, Native Inmate Liaison/Elder and clinical and medical staff
- Demonstrate the Correctional Services Officer core competencies of critical and strategic thinking, leadership, communication, emotional intelligence and integrity, and professionalism throughout all interactions.
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Possess oral French skills at the Advanced-Minus level (for bilingual positions)
- Be currently certified and/or able to be certified by first day of employment in Emergency First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Heartsaver (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator(AED)
- Must have original proof of Grade 12 completion or an equivalency (e.g. general equivalency diploma/certificate)
- Must be able to work rotating shifts, including days, afternoons and nights, and on weekends and statutory holidays
- Ministry administered aptitude, cognitive and psychological tests
- FITCO testing [must be completed prior to a conditional offer of employment has been made]
- Correctional Officer pre-employment medical exam
- Corrections Foundational Training for Correctional Officers (CFT-CO). A training stipend will be offered to candidates who are selected.
- Oral French Language test at the Advanced-Minus level (for bilingual correctional officer positions only)
- CPIC Check
- Vulnerable Services Sector Check
- Out of
- Country Check (if applicable)
- RCMP Records Check
- NICHE/RMS File Check
- PIP (Police Information Portal) Check
- Internet Search
- Credit Equifax Check
- Immigration Status Check
- Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Check last ten years
- Prior to beginning employment with the Ontario Public Service, you must provide documents showing that you are legally entitled to work in Canada
- Ability to convey factual information through respectful oral and written communication with inmates, staff, supervisors and the public
- Ability to complete reports and documentation, and maintain accurate inmate counts
- Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills in communicating clearly, respectfully and confidently in providing information, instructions and directions
- Ability to assess inmate situations, problems and conflicts and proactively determine suitable resolutions.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership in making inmate referrals to appropriate institutional personnel or professional staff for suitable action
- Ability to work cooperatively with others to achieve common goals
- Ability to positively assist inmates and motivate them to participate in activities
- Ability to treat inmates and staff in a consistent, fair, firm and non-judgmental manner
- Ability to promote shared values and deliver on organizational priorities and expectations
- Ability to recognize and understand situations that may produce conflict and use strategies and critical thinking to resolve and/or de-escalate
- Ability to recognize and assess a crisis or potential crisis situation, and implement appropriate solutions in an attempt to resolve the crisis
- Knowledge of court procedures to testify/present evidence at court hearings, Coroner's inquests and ministry investigations.
- Knowledge of diversity to understand cultural differences and professionally interact with others
- Ability to apply human rights and anti-racism principles, in supporting Indigenous perspectives, demonstrating an inclusive and diversity focused approach to managing impacts on inmates
- Ability to use computer software to accurately input and retrieve data
- 3 unilingual and 2 bilingual positions at Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre - 800 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste Marie, P6B 0B5
- 3 unilingual positions at Fort Frances Jail - 310 Nelson Street, Fort Frances, P9A 1B1
- 9 unilingual positions at Kenora Jail River Street, Kenora, P9N 1K5
- 3 unilingual and 2 bilingual positions at Monteith Correctional Complex Rese Road, Monteith, P0K 1P0
- 2 unilingual and 1 bilingual positions at North Bay Jail Trout Lake Road, North Bay, P1B 7S7
- 8 unilingual and 2 bilingual positions at Sudbury Jail - 181 Elm Street West, Sudbury, P3C 1T8
- 5 unilingual positions at Thunder Bay Correctional Centre Highway 61 South, Thunder Bay, P7C 4Y4
- 3 unilingual at Thunder Bay Jail - 285 MacDougall Street, P.O. Box 2806, Thunder Bay, P7A 2K6
- 13 unilingual positions at Maplehurst Correctional Complex - 661 Martin Street, Milton, L9T 2Y3
- 13 unilingual positions at Toronto East Detention Centre - 55 Civic Rd, Scarborough, M1L 2K9
- 48 unilingual and 2 bilingual positions at Toronto South Detention Centre - 160 Horner Avenue, Toronto, M8Z 0C2
- 11 unilingual and 2 bilingual positions at Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre - 165 Barton Street East, Hamilton, L8L 2W6
- 6 unilingual positions at Niagara Detention Centre - Hwy 58, 1355 Uppers Lane, Thorold, L2V 4A6
- 4 unilingual positions at Ontario Correctional Institute - 109 McLaughlin Rd S, Brampton, L6Y 2C8
- 8 unilingual and 2 bilingual positions at Vanier Centre for Women - 655 Martin Street, Milton, L9T 5E6
- 4 unilingual positions at Brockville Jail/STLVTC - 10 Wall Street, Brockville, K6V 4R9
- 19 unilingual positions at Central East Correctional Centre - 541 Highway 36, Lindsay, K9V 4S6
- 9 unilingual and 2 bilingual positions at Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre Innes Road, Ottawa, K1B 4C4
- 2 unilingual and 1 bilingual positions at Quinte Detention Centre - 89 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee, K7R 3S1
- 25 unilingual positions at Central North Correctional Centre Fuller Avenue, Penetanguishene, L9M 2H4
- 6 unilingual positions at Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre - 711 Exeter Road, London, N6E 1L3
- 3 unilingual positions at Sarnia Jail - 700 North Christina Street, Sarnia, N7V 3C2
- 1 unilingual positions at Stratford Jail - 30 St. Andrew Street, Stratford, N5A 1A3
- 7 unilingual and 2 bilingual positions at South-West Detention Centre th Concession Road, Maidstone, N0R 1K0
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Description
The positions at the Kenora Jail, Fort Frances Jail, Monteith Correctional Complex, Thunder Bay Correctional Centre and Thunder Bay Jail qualify for the Northern Attraction Incentive Program (NAIP). NAIP is a pilot recruitment program which offers financial incentives to new hires in specific positions in designated institutions and probation and parole offices in Northern Ontario, including external candidates to the Ontario Public Service and existing employees who agree to work for a term of three years.All applicants will be provided with more information on the program once the job advertisement closes. If you would like more information prior to applying, you may contact
Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy working with diverse people? If so, then consider this opportunity with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, where you will support the correctional system in Ontario and contribute to the safety of your community.
The Correctional Officer position is a rewarding career in the justice sector and is an opportunity to work with an employer that promotes diversity, is committed to your development and is providing paid training for new correctional officer recruits.
This is an exciting time to join Correctional Services
We are seeking like-minded individuals that demonstrate compassion for others and an ability to engage and support diverse communities in a meaningful way.
Those committed to diversity and inclusion have an opportunity to apply for a scholarship providing financial aid in training costs.
During your application, you will be asked to complete an online voluntary Correctional Officer Socio-Demographic Survey and we encourage you to self-identify if you belong to one of the employment equity groups.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:How do I qualify?
Mandatory
You must meet the following pre-requirements to apply:To be considered for the Correctional Officer position, you must successfully complete the following during the recruitment process:
Correctional Officer Enhanced Security Clearance process, which includes:
Becoming a Correctional Officer
Email:
Phone:
CSRU (2778)
Communication (Oral and Written) skills
You have:Observation, Analytical and Problem Solving skills
You have:Team Work/Interpersonal and Persuasion skills
You have:Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution skills
You have:General Knowledge and Computer skills
You have:Below is a list of the locations:
Hours for these positions are irregular and can vary from 0 up to 40 hours per week, with no guarantee of hours.