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Alberta Corrections’ Custody Operations Branch operates ten custodial centres across the province for adult and youth corrections. Alberta’s Community Corrections Branch operates Youth Attendance Centres in Calgary and Edmonton. Correctional Peace Officers at these centres are involved in working with youth in a community corrections setting. Roles provide supervision, program delivery and support to successfully reintegrate youth back into the community. The Correctional Services Division is looking for positive role models that are confident, self-motivated and reliable with cultural and community awareness to join their teams! 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.

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)
  • Experience in conflict management and de-escalation techniques
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Physically capable of performing the duties and responsibilities of the position
  • Possess a minimum of a valid unrestricted Class 5 Canadian Driver’s License at the time of application (note: Probationary Class 5 - Graduated Driver's License (GDL) or Learners License are not accepted)
  • A Criminal Record Check with Fingerprinting (or adequate proof of submission) within the last six (6) months
  • A satisfactory 5-year commercial driver’s abstract issued within the last six (6) months
  • Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level-C Certification including automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • For positions in Young Offender Centres, a Vulnerable Sector Check is also required (issued within the last six (6) months)
  • Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Basic computer skills
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Ability to function effectively in a team environment
  • Sound judgment
  • Professional demeanor
  • Ability to manage conflicts effectively
  • Proven leadership skills

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience as a Correctional Peace Officer or Correctional Service Worker
  • Previous experience as a police officer or auxiliary police member
  • Previous experience in client group work (e.g. group homes, aboriginal camps)
  • Previous experience working with adults with mental health or behavioural issues
  • Previous experience in security, where the role regularly requires direct contact with the public (e.g. mall security, hospital security, airport screening officer, loss prevention officer, commissionaire, armed guard, etc.)
  • Previous experience in bylaw enforcement
  • Previous military service with focus on protection or security
  • Previous experience in emergency response (e.g. EMT; firefighter)
  • Previous experience working with youth in areas such as: Working under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, working with youth in an education setting, Providing services to youth with disabilities, Youth mentorship, Youth counselling service, and/or working in a youth group home

Responsibilities

  • Monitor inmate movement
  • Conduct patrols and counts
  • Manage behaviour
  • Complete searches
  • Complete administrative duties associated with the Correctional Peace Officer role, including report writing and data entry
  • Provide support and guidance to inmates
  • Act as a positive role model

Benefits

  • Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
  • Professional learning and development
  • Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
  • Leadership and mentorship programs

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