Correctional Officer - New Glasgow, Canada - Province of Nova Scotia

Province of Nova Scotia
Province of Nova Scotia
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New Glasgow, Canada

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Description

Department:
Justice


Location:

NEW GLASGOW

Type of Employment:
Permanent


Union Status:
NSGEU - NSPG


Closing Date:1/4/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)


About Us:


The Correctional Services Division of the NS 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.


Community Corrections has 22 offices across the province from Yarmouth to Sydney and is responsible for the supervision of both adult and young persons serving community-based sentences.

The sentences include probation, conditional sentence, custody and supervision, conditional supervision and Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision.

Probation Officers also supervise those released from custody on conditional releases and prepare pre-sentence investigations to assist the Courts in the sentencing process.

Evidence-based Program facilitation and supports to specialized courts in areas of domestic violence, mental health and wellness are also part of the role of a Probation Officer, as well as Restorative Justice casework and collaboration with community justice agencies.


About Our Opportunity:


As a Correctional Officer, you are responsible for the safe secure custody, control, and supervision of sentenced and remanded adults in correctional facilities on a rotating shift basis.

You undertake duties associated with your shift assignment in various areas of the facility. These areas include Living Units for persons in custody, Admission and Discharge, Reception/Visitation, Recreation, Laundry, and Canteen Services.

In this role, you will have regular and ongoing interaction with persons in custody, while encouraging restorative and pro-social behaviour.

Additionally, you will be responsible for administrative functions related to the case management database (JEIN), the Behavioural Management System for persons in custody and incident reporting.


Correctional Officers work with a diverse population and are accountable for promoting and adhering to policy and procedures, standard operating procedures, post orders and directives.

As part of this role, you will be involved with conducting counts and searches of persons in custody, writing reports, ensuring the security and safety of those in custody, and compiling tasks related to physical plant cleanliness and maintenance requirements.


Primary Accountabilities:


Responsibilities include:


Facility Security

  • Provides dynamic and direct supervision (site dependent) of persons in custody and the safe secure custody, control, and supervision of those persons.

Supervision of Persons in Custody

  • Including, but not limited to, participating in the case management of persons in custody; approving and arranging professional and personal visits and professional phone calls, and escorting persons within the facility; responding to complaints and requests; assisting persons in custody with the completion of forms (e.g., requests, complaints); supervising work activity, by those in custody, both inside and outside the facility.

Physical Plant Maintenance

  • Supervising facility cleaning by persons in custody, supervising trustees on outside work detail, submitting maintenance work orders when required.

Programs

  • Advising persons in custody of available programs and referring and adhering to the posted program schedule and supporting individual program work in the living units

Administration & Communication

  • Communicating in a timely, transparent, and effective manner and participating in workplace wellness initiatives by promoting and supporting teamwork, leadership, diversity, and a healthy workplace

Qualifications and Experience:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must possess a High School Diploma and 2 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.


Typical equivalencies include:
a certificate/diploma from an accredited Correctional Officer program or a University Degree in a related field of study.

Your experience and knowledge in the following areas are considered assets in this role:

  • Experience in law enforcement, security, or the military
  • Previous employment as a Correctional Officer
  • Knowledge or experience in a computerized/automated environment
  • Leadership experience (i.e., leading youth programs, groups, or committees)

Equivalency:


Equivalencies Include, but not limited to:

  • A related 2 year post secondary diploma
  • A related 1 year post secondary diploma and 1 year of related experience
  • 5 years of continuous employment in an unrelated field

Benefits:

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