Do you have a desire to work for Correctional Services? If so, then consider this rewarding opportunity with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, where 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. The Ministry of the Solicitor General has also committed to providing paid training for new correctional officer recruits. This is an exciting time to join Correctional Services as it undertakes transformation!
There are a total of 180 positions across Ontario.
Below is a list of the locations:
• Fort Frances Jail - 310 Nelson Street, Fort Frances, P9A 1B1
• Kenora Jail - 1430 River Street, Kenora, P9N 1K5
• Monteith Correctional Complex - 3052 Rese Road, Monteith, P0K 1P0
• North Bay Jail - 2550 Trout Lake Road, North Bay, P1B 7S7
• Sudbury Jail - 181 Elm Street West, Sudbury, P3C 1T8
• Thunder Bay Correctional Centre - 2351 Highway 61 South, Thunder Bay, P7C 4Y4
• Thunder Bay Jail - 285 MacDougall Street, P.O. Box 2806, Thunder Bay, P7A 2K6
• Toronto South Detention Centre- 160 Horner Avenue, Toronto, M8Z 0C2
• Maplehurst Correctional Complex - 661 Martin Street, Box 10, Milton, L9T 2Y3
• Vanier Centre for Women (Milton) - 655 Martin Street, P.O. Box 1040, Milton, L9T 5E6
• Central East Correctional Centre - 541 Highway 36, Box 4500, Lindsay, K9V 4S6
• Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre - 2244 Innes Road, Ottawa, K1B 4C4
• Quinte Detention Centre - 89 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee, K7R 3S1
• Central North Correctional Centre - 1501 Fuller Avenue, Penetanguishene, L9M 2H4
• Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre - 711 Exeter Road, London, N6E 1L3
Note: Hours for these positions are irregular and can vary from 0 up to 40 hours per week, with no guarantee of hours.What can I expect to do in this role?
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
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
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, Cardiopulmonary 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
EligibilityTo be considered for the Correctional Officer position, you must successfully complete the following during the recruitment process:
• Ministry administered aptitude, cognitive and psychological tests
• Candidates who are selected to participate in the Correctional Officer recruitment process will be required to successfully complete FITCO testing prior to a conditional offer of employment being made..
• Correctional Officer pre-employment medical exam
• Corrections Foundational Training for Correctional Officers (CFT-CO). A training stipend will be offered to candidates who are selected.
• Oral French Language test at the Advanced-Minus level (for bilingual correctional officer positions only)
• Correctional Officer Enhanced Security Clearance process, which includes:
-CPIC Check
-Vulnerable Services Sector Check
-Out-of-Country Check (if applicable)
-RCMP Records Check
-NICHE/RMS File Check
-PIP (Police Information Portal) Check
-Internet Search
-Credit Equifax Check
-Immigration Status Check
-Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Check - last ten years
• If you are a successful candidate, you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in Canada upon reporting to work on your first day.
For further information on the Recruitment Process of Correctional Officers, please visit:
Becoming a Correctional Officer• Email: CSRU@ontario.ca
• Phone: 1-855-927-CSRU (2778)
Communication (Oral and Written) skills
You have:
• Ability to communicate effectively via oral and written communication
• Ability to communicate in writing (e.g. complete detailed, accurate and clear written reports), and documentation
• Ability to communicate verbally in a clear and respectful manner to provide information, instructions and direction
Observation, Analytical and Problem Solving skills
You have:
• Ability to assess problems and determine solutions
• Ability to make recommendations and take appropriate actions
Team Work/Interpersonal and Persuasion skills
• You have ability to work cooperatively towards a common goal
• You have ability to motivate, positively influence and assist people
• You can foster open communication and treat others in a consistent, fair, firm and non-judgemental manner
Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution skills
You have:
• Ability to recognize and understand situations that may produce conflict and use strategies to resolve and/or de-escalate
• Ability to recognize and assess a crisis or potential crisis situation, and implement appropriate solutions in an attempt to resolve the crisis
General Knowledge and Computer skills
You have:
• General knowledge of court procedures (e.g. to testify/present evidence at court hearings)
• Knowledge of different cultures and ability to understand and respect differences when interacting with others
• Ability to use computer software (e.g. database, Excel, MS Office) to input/retrieve data