Casual Correctional Officer I

This opportunity is designated to applicants that are and/or identify as an Indigenous Person, or African Nova Scotian.See the Nova Scotia Government’s Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups.

The Correctional Services division of the 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.
Four (4) adult correctional facilities and one (1) youth centre provide the safety and security of person in custody while providing programs that address dynamic criminogenic factors to assist with their successful, reintegration back into the community. Nova Scotia Correctional Services utilizes an evidence-based approach in both Community Corrections and custodial facilities. Utilizing CCP, Correctional Services staff can effectively interact, manage behavior, and help facilitate change, within target populations. For more information on the Department of Justice Correctional Services please visit our website.

As a Correctional Officer, you are responsible for the safe secure custody, control and supervision of sentence and remand persons in custody in an adult correctional facility on a rotating shift basis. Our Correctional Officer undertakes duties associated with your shift assignment in various areas of the facility. These areas include persons in custody Living Units, 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 pro-social behaviour. You are also responsible for administrative functions related to the case management database (JEIN) and the Offender Behavioural Management System. Correctional Officers work with a diverse person in custody 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 persons in custody counts and searches, writing reports, ensuring persons in custody security and safety, and compiling tasks related to physical plant cleanliness and maintenance requirements.

Facility Security
Provides dynamic supervision of persons in custody and safe secure custody, control, and supervision of the persons in custody
Persons in Custody Supervision
approve and arrange professional and personal visits and professional persons in custody phone calls, and escort persons in custody within the facility; respond to persons in custody complaints and requests; assist in the completion of forms (e.g. requests, complaints); supervise persons in custody work activity inside and outside the facility
Supervise facility cleaning by persons in custody, supervise persons in custody trustees on outside work detail, submit maintenance work orders when required Programs
Advise persons in custody of available programs and referring and adhering to the posted program schedule and support persons in custody program work in the living units Administration & Communication
Communicate in a timely, transparent, and effective manner and participate in workplace wellness initiatives by promoting teamwork, leadership, diversity, and a healthy workplace

You 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 (Criminology, Psychology or other Social Science programs). Your experience and knowledge in the following areas are considered assets in this role:

• Experience in law enforcement, the court system, security or the military
• Previous employment as a Correctional Officer
• Experience working with Indigenous and African Nova Scotian communities andcomprehensive cultural knowledge
• Ability to speak the Mi’kmaq Language
• Leadership experience (i.e. leading youth programs, groups, or committees, working with vulnerable populations, educators and coaching)
• 5 years of employment in a related field

Candidates that are selected for an interview will be provided a medical assessment form to be completed by an approved medical clinic.
The facility is a 24-hour operation and is a tobacco-free environment.
Casual correctional officers are required to work shift work (day shift, night shifts, holidays, weekends on short notice)
This position requires a valid Driver’s License, a Driver’s Abstract, Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate, and proof of all stated education and training certificates should be uploaded to your online application or emailed to Show email employees fill gaps in the schedule and replace full time employees when operational requirements demand as determined by the Employer – as a relief employee there is no guarantee of hours.
Correctional Officers serve as role models to persons in custody, and therefore must possess sound observation, decision-making and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to respond effectively to crisis situations.
If selected for the position, you must provide a current copy of an Emergency First Aid Certificate and Vulnerable Sector Check with Criminal Record Check included.
Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.

• We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Pay Grade:ACC 04 - ACC 04 Hourly

Salary Range: $29.29 - $35.91 Hourly

Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Please note: when competing for vacancies, a successful Temporary, Term or Permanent Relief Employee who is currently employed with the Province will maintain their bargaining unit status, seniority and benefit level at the new workplace.