Correctional Service Worker

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 71951
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Red Deer
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: June 19, 2025
Classification: Correctional Service Worker 1-2

**Salary**:$ Correctional Service Worker 1: $2,323.38 to $3,003.04 bi-weekly ($60,640 - $78,379 per year)
Correctional Service Worker 2: $2,529.25 to $3,270.46 bi-weekly ($66,013 - $85,359 per year)

The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services has significant oversight and involvement in the public security and emergency services through its various divisions and operations. The department is responsible for the administration of law enforcement, correctional services, policing and police oversight and public safety. The Ministry supports crime prevention and restorative justice programs, as well as programs and services to support victims of crime, including those affected by domestic violence and human trafficking. The Ministry also coordinates large scale emergency and disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and initiatives.

For further information, visit the ministry website at:
**Role Responsibilities**:
As a Correctional Service Worker, you will be responsible for case management, and may interview, observe, and place inmates into a safe and appropriate environment. You will also be required to resolve day to day issues, respond to questions/complaints, provide guidance, and distribute resources. You will need to be resourceful and creative in your problem solving. Duties may include coordination and facilitation of Centre programs, keeping accurate records, classification and placement of inmates, and liaising with both internal and external service providers as well as supervising daily living unit routines. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational skills, and an ability to work independently are necessary.

Superior ability to assess and interview inmates, an in depth understanding of the different cultures and programs on each unit as well as excellent decision-making abilities are necessary for managing inmates with a variety of safety and security issues. Computer proficiency and knowledge of center policies and procedures is required.

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**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.

**Qualifications**:
**Required**:
**Correctional Service Worker 1**: Two-year diploma in a related field plus two years of related experience, or equivalent as described:

- A related one-year certificate and three years of directly related experience.
- Directly related education on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience; or one year of experience for one year of education.

**Correctional Service Worker 2**: University graduation in a related field plus 2 years related experience; or equivalent as described:

- Two-year diploma in a related field plus 4 years related experience; OR
- Completion of the in-service Criminal Justice Certificate plus 5 years related experience.

Special Requirements:

- Must be physically able to perform position duties.

Applicants must have post-secondary education in Criminal Justice, Community and Justice Services, Social Work, or a related field, along with proven experience in case management supporting individuals within correctional or community supervision programs.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

**Notes**:
This posting will be used to fill one permanent full-time position.

**Location**: Red Deer Remand Centre - 4720 49 Street, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1T7, Canada

**Hours of Work**: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:

- Working for the Alberta Public Service
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance