Corrections Officer Trainee

at  Yukon Government

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Experience applying and enforcing rules and regulations
• Experience giving direction, coaching, mentoring, and providing feedback to individuals and/or groups.
• Post-secondary coursework and/or training in criminology, justice, corrections, social services, or another related field would be an asset.
• Experience in Security, Law Enforcement, Supervisory or Customer Services roles may be considered as an asset.

Candidates who have education and experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND SUITABILITY

Candidates may be assessed on the following:

• Expressing a genuine commitment to working with inmates and fellow corrections workers to create a positive change
• Experience positively motivating others, including vulnerable populations
• Demonstration of teamwork, problem-solving, and de-escalation through verbal communication
• Ability to model safe, ethical, legal and fair behaviors
• Good judgment and strong work ethic
• Demonstrating personal integrity
• Familiarity with demonstrating client-oriented services
• Ability to manage conflicts

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Rotating shift work including nights, weekends and statutory holidays
• Occasional travel within and outside the Territory
• Heavy lifting
• Wearing a uniform

Please refer the Job description for details