Spo 24r

Posting Title- SPO 24R - Adult Probation Officer (Growth)- Position Classification- Social Program Officer R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Delta, BC V4L 2M1 CA
- Langley, BC V3A 8T1 CA
- Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2S1 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA
- Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA- Salary Range- Full working level: $73,855.42 - $84,134.34 annually plus 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment (TMA)- Close Date- 3/3/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- 1/31/2025- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Public Safety & Sol General- Ministry Branch / Division- Corrections/Community- Job Summary**Be part of a team whose goal is to maintain and enhance public safety**

Probation officer positions are in all community corrections locations. For more information about opportunities in a specific location, please contact the local manager. Please see the job description below for a comprehensive list of accountabilities, requirements, and competencies for the probation officer position.

**Job Requirements**:
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree (4 years; 120 credits) from a recognized Canadian Institution, with a minimum of 35% of the credits at 300 & 400 level courses.
- If post-secondary education was obtained outside of Canada, the applicant must contact the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES) for a Comprehensive Report which will evaluate the credentials, confirm the language of instruction, and determine comparable levels in BC or Canadian terms. Documentation must be provided to the closing location by the closing date. **Please see the Applicant Information Package if the post-secondary education was instructed in a language other than English. CORR1000: The Adult Probation Officer. **Please see the Applicant Information Package for applicants exempt from the prerequisite course.Experience
- No recent job-specific experience: Growth Series Level 1
- 6-12 months recent job-specific experience: Growth Level 2
- 12-18 months recent job-specific experience: Growth Level 3
- 18-24 months recent job-specific experience: Growth Level 4
- 2 years recent job-specific experience: SPO 24 Full Working Level (steps 2-5)
- Computer experience and keyboarding speed of a minimum of 30 wpm

**Recent experience refers to experience obtained in Adult Community Corrections as a Probation Officer in the preceding five years: experience must be gained after completing the education required (not before or during).

Preference will be given to those applicants who have the following:

- As this competition is to create an eligibility to hire applicants for training purposes, preference will be given to those applicants who have not commenced or completed their PO 14 and/or PO basic training. Preference will be given to those applicants that have at least twelve months case management experience working with adults who are involved in the criminal justice system and/or working with vulnerable adults.Overnight travel to remote locations and working outside typical work hours may be required and a valid BC driver’s license is required.

**About this Position**:
This is a temporary opportunity until January 31, 2025
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

**Working for the BC Public Service**:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

**How to Apply**:
**Cover Letter: YES**:
**Resume: YES** - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

**Questionnaire: YES** - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

**Additional Information**:
A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) and Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
- Job Category- Correctional Services, Social Services