Sentence Administrator

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 40463

Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location: Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Wage, Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: July 10, 2023

Classification: Administrative Support 5

**About Us**:
**Role**:
Do you have a strong background in the judicial system? Government of Alberta is looking for administrators in the Sentence Administration area who have experience from the court, police, probation or criminal law fields. If you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging position, are able to do shift work and take pride in your accuracy and ability to meet tight deadlines, Government of Alberta has opportunities for you.

In this role, you will also be responsible for the interpretation of criminal legal documents and the accurate data entry into the Offender Records and Correctional Administration (ORCA) data base. You will be responsible for the creation of inmate hard-copy files and for the ongoing maintenance of inmate records. Using effective communication skills, you will obtain personal information directly from inmates and respond to inquiries related to department policy and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) legislation and regulations. Relying on your coordination abilities, you will administer files for inmate admission and release and you will liaise with court clerks, crown prosecutors, police officers, and other enforcement agencies to clarify court documents and coordinate inmate court appearances. A keen eye for detail coupled with accurate typing skills is essential to this position.

Please note shift work is a requirement.

**Qualifications**:
High school diploma with at least three years of related Sentence Administrative experience or related education. Experience within the criminal justice field is an asset. Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and database systems is an asset Experience with Government systems (JOIN, ORCA or CPIC) is an asset.

Equivalencies will be considered on a one for one basis.

**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

- **Creative Problem Solving**: Ability to assess issues and implications, share knowledge and learnings while being open to new and different ways to approach ideas
- **Agility**: Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the center/unit goals
- **Build Collaborative Environments**: Establish meaningful relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of cross functional units including the Sentence Administration team, stakeholders and agencies in a professional manner

**Salary**:
$1,884.99 to $2,307.87 biweekly ($49,198 to $60,235/year)

Wages: $26.00 to $31.83 per Hour

**Notes**:
This competition will be used to fill 3 full time permanent positions at ERC and FSCC as well as 7 wage positions at ERC. Hours of Work is 36.25 per week.

Work Locations:
Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre hours are on a 5-2 Monday to Friday Schedule with rotating hours of operation working 7.25 hours daily between the hours of 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m and 10:45 am to 7:00 p.m.

**Edmonton Remand Centre**: 18415 127 St NW AB, T6V 1B1

**Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre**: 7802 101 St, Fort Saskatchewan, AB. T8L 4E6

You will be eligible for a Correctional Institutional Salary Allowance for each day worked. You may also receive shift differential and weekend premiums depending on your assigned shift. Shifts range from 6:45am to 3pm (AM Shift) and 2:45pm to 11pm (PM Shift).

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
- Working for the Alberta Public Service
- Pension plans:

- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

**How To Apply**:
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Resources for applicants:
**Closing Statement**:
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