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Correctional Officer
Overview
In this rewarding opportunity with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, you will support the correctional system in Ontario and contribute to keeping Ontario's communities safe. The Correctional Officer position is a rewarding career in the justice sector and is an opportunity to work with an employer that promotes diversity and is committed to your development.
The Ministry of the Solicitor General has put plans in place to transform and modernize the adult correctional system in Ontario and is investing in multiple infrastructure projects including a new multi-purpose correctional facility in Thunder Bay. This is an exciting time to join Correctional Services as it undertakes transformation.
In this role, you will:
-Perform a full range of duties including the care, custody, control and supervision of offenders
-Interact with offenders to maintain security and safety in the facility
-Provide community escort duties to ensure the safety of offenders, staff, visitors and the public
-Maintain communications with a range of contacts, including offenders, co-workers, supervisors, clinical and medical staff
Qualifications
You must meet the following pre-requirements to apply:
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Possess oral French skills at the Advanced-Minus level (for bilingual positions)
- Be currently certified and/or able to be certified by first day of employment in Emergency First Aid, Cariopulmonary Heartsaver (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Must have original proof of Grade 12 completion or an equivalency (e.g. general equivalency diploma/certificate)
- Must be able to work rotating shifts, including days, afternoons and nights, and on weekends and statutory holidays
Contact
Apply directly to the job posting at: https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx?Language=English&JobID=154331
For additional information, please visit: www.ontario.ca/correctionsjobs
or contact
Jennifer Roukkula, Regional Recruiter
jennifer.roukkula@ontario.ca
Text/call 807-708-1049