Correctional officer
Ontario Public Service
Overview
Languages
English or French
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Correctional facility
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Escort detainees in transit and during temporary leaves
- Supervise offenders during work assignments, meals and recreation periods
- Patrol assigned areas
- Prepare a report on the evaluation of the behaviours of offenders
- Prepare admission, program, release, transfer and other reports
- Observe conduct and behaviour of offenders and detainees to prevent disturbances and escapes
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Type of treatment experience
- Crisis intervention counselling
Additional information
Security and safety
- Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics