TO APPLY

• DO NOT apply on this opportunity within Indeed.
• To view the full job advertisement and apply, visit the Alberta Public Service Jobs Website - https://jobpostings.alberta.ca/job-invite/67265/
• To learn more about a career as a Correctional Peace Officer, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/correctional-peace-officer
• The process to become a Correctional Peace Officer (CPO) requires you to complete several steps after your application has been submitted. You will be instructed to obtain specific documentation to move from one step of the recruitment process to the next. For a complete overview of the CPO recruitment process and the documentation you will be required to obtain, please visit: https://mydocs.wfd.alberta.ca/media/gk3fekjk/end-to-end-process-document-final.pdf

ABOUT US

Alberta Corrections’ Custody Operations Branch operates ten custodial centres across the province for adult and youth corrections. We have a particular need for candidates in the Peace River region. If you currently live in the Peace River region or are interested in relocation, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma plus a minimum of two years of related experience (equivalencies will be considered on the basis of 1 year of experience for 1 year of education or 1 year of education for 1 year of experience)
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level-C Certification with automated external defibrillator (AED)
• Current Certified Criminal Records Check (with fingerprints and issued within the last six months)
• Young Offenders Centres will require a current Certified Criminal Records Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check (issued within the last six months)
• Experience managing conflict and de-escalation
• Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Candidates must possess a minimum of a current valid Class 5 Canadian Driver’s License (please note: Probationary Class 5-Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) or Learners will not be accepted)
• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada

As a Correctional Peace Officer, you will be a valued member of a team that is essential to maintaining the safety and security of a centre. You will perform a variety of security functions to ensure the care and custody of offenders while also ensuring the safety of centre staff and the public. In this environment, you will monitor inmate movement, conduct patrols and counts, manage behaviour, complete searches and complete administrative duties associated with the Correctional Peace Officer role, including report writing and data entry.
As you will be working directly with inmates to provide support and guidance and act as a positive role model, developing an in-depth knowledge of behaviours and personalities is fundamental to succeed in this role.
You will be highly motivated to work with inmates and thrive in a demanding and stressful work environment. Well-developed interpersonal skills, sound judgment and a professional demeanor are essential to this position. You must have the ability to function effectively in a team environment and possess critical thinking skills. Well-developed verbal and written communication, along with basic computer skills are necessary to ensure success in this position. Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage conflicts effectively are also essential.