Correctional Peace Officer

4 weeks ago


Peace River, Canada Government Of Alberta Full time

**Correctional Peace Officer (CPO) - 1-2 (Peace River)**

**To apply**
- In the Job Opportunities section, click the Search Jobs with the Alberta Public Service button.
- In the Basic Job Search box, type in the keyword ‘correctional’ and click the Search button.

**About Us**

This competition will be used to fill current and future vacancies for wage and permanent Correctional Peace Officer positions. Wages/casual/on-call positions have no guaranteed hours of work.

**Role**

Do you believe in creating an environment of respect and integrity, being accountable for your actions and contributing to the excellence of the public service? Then look no further The Correctional Services Division is looking for positive role models that are mature, 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 offender 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 offenders, providing support and guidance, acting as a positive role model, and developing an in-depth knowledge of behaviors and personalities is fundamental in order to succeed in this role.

You will be highly motivated to work with offenders 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.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following competencies:

- **Creative Problem Solving**: Ability to gather information from varied sources, analyze and interpret information to formulate reports and make decisions related to case planning
- **Agility**: Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the organizational goals
- **Drive for Results**: Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with departmental objectives and directives
- **Building Collaborative Environment**: Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the workplace, community and other Government ministries/agencies to meet client and ministry goals and objectives
- **Developing Networks**: Ability to interact positively, build relationships and work effectively with others.
- **Develop Self and Others**: Ability to invest in the development of long-term capability of yourself and others

**Qualifications**
- High School diploma plus a minimum of two years of 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
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level-C Certification with AED
- Current Fingerprint Based Criminal Records Check (issued within the last six months)
- Young Offenders Centres will require a current Fingerprint Based Criminal Records Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check (issued within the last six months)
- For interest in Young Offender’s Branch you must have experience working with youth to be considered.
- Experience managing conflict
- Experience working in a team environment
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Valid Class 5 Canadian Driver’s License (non-graduated)
- Legally entitled to work in Canada

To perform the full scope of the role, the position requires employees to don Personal Protection Equipment (PPE’s) and to be clean-shaven where the face piece of the equipment seals to the skin of the face. This is in accordance with the Effective Face Seal, Occupational Health and Safety Code, section 250(2).

To perform the full scope of the role, the position requires employees to don Personal Protection Equipment (PPE’s) and to be clean-shaven where the face piece of the equipment seals to the skin of the face. This is in accordance with the Effective Face Seal, Occupational Health and Safety Code, section 250(2).

**Application Stages and Requirements**

**Screening Stage**:

- Cover letter and Resume

**Phone Assessment Stage**:

- Personal Disclosure Questionnaire (PDQ)
- Reference List
- Consent to Obtain Employment & Academic Information Form

**Panel Interview Stage**:

- Current Certified Criminal Records check (w


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