Security Risk Management Officer

2 weeks ago


Dartmouth, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Justice

**Location**:DARTMOUTH

**Type of Employment**:Permanent

**Union Status**:NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:4/3/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
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 programs target group.

Community Corrections has 22 offices across the province from Yarmouth to Sydney and is responsible for the supervision of both adult and young persons serving community-based sentences. The sentences include probation, conditional sentence, custody and supervision, conditional supervision and Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision. Probation officers also supervise those released from custody on conditional releases and prepare pre-sentence investigations to assist the Courts in the sentencing process. Evidence based Program facilitation and supports to specialized courts in areas of domestic violence, mental health and wellness are also part of the role of a Probation Officer as well as Restorative Justice casework and collaboration with community justice agencies.

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. Core Correctional Practices (CCP) is the foundational practice that drives reintegration and rehabilitation practices deployed within Correctional Services. Utilizing CCP, Correctional Services staff can effectively interact, manage behavior, and help facilitate change, within target populations.

**About Our Opportunity**:
Under the general supervision of the Security Risk Management Captain, the Security Risk Management Officer is responsible for assisting in maintaining security of the facility, coordinating facility searches, planning operational preparedness exercises, as well as providing and collating intelligence to the Captain.

**Primary Accountabilities**:

- scheduling of visits for the facilities detained persons visitation program
- screening of incoming mail
- reception and processing of the general public and individuals for professional visits
- maintenance and inventory of radios
- facilitation of fire and other emergency preparedness drills
- security inspections and facility searches
- risk level assessments of detained persons for medical temporary absences
- preparation of evidence and packages for outside agencies
- student placements
- security orientation for new employees and conduct facility tours
- other related duties as assigned

**Qualifications and Experience**:
To be considered for this opportunity, you have completed high school and hold a minimum of five years of experience in a correctional facility. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered. Use of force and outside escort training is also a requirement.

Some previous supervisory or leadership experience, successful completion of the Department of Justice Use of Force and Outside Escort training, and proficiency with the Justice Enterprise Information Network (JEIN) would be considered assets. Experience keyboarding and working in a computerized environment would also be assets.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

**Equivalency**:
**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

**Additional Information**:
This is a permanent, full-time position based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

In accordance with the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings full vaccination is a condition of employment for this opportunity.

The successful applicant will be required to receive an enhanced (secret) Security Clearance. The results of which must be satisfactory to the employer or will result in termination of your employment.

This is a 24-hour operation and a tobacco/drug free environment. The incumbent must be available to work all shifts in a 24/7 operation including weekends and holidays, and this position may involv



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