Director, Crisis, Safety and Security

Director, Crisis, Safety and Security - COR002955

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Location(s): SK-Rgna-Regina

Ministry: 073 Corrections Policing and Public Safety

Salary Range: $8,650-$11,243 Monthly

Grade: MCP.08.

About Us

The Ministry of Community Safety is responsible for overseeing Saskatchewan's correctional systems and facilities and provides guidance and support to Saskatchewan's municipal police service. The Ministry promotes safe and secure communities.

The Custody Services Division is responsible for the implementation and operation of adult and youth offender services in Saskatchewan as defined by the Correctional Services Act, 2012 and the Youth Criminal Justice Act. These services include assistance to the courts in their pre-trial or pre-sentence decision-making, the provision of a range of custody, supervision and program services for persons sentenced or remanded by the courts, and the development and provision of a wide range of other correctional programs and services that promote safe and secure communities.

The Opportunity

The Ministry of Community Safety is currently hiring the Director, Crisis, Safety and Security, within the Custody Services Branch. This position will play a key role in ensuring compliance, monitoring, and auditing of operational security functions and consistent application throughout the provincial youth and adulty custody facilities.

Custody Services is seeking a candidate who is honest, has integrity, will treat everyone with dignity and respect, be committed to the pursuit of excellence, exhibit leadership and professionalism, embrace diversity and equality and be responsible and accountable.

Reporting to the Director of Integrated Custody Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Working with facility directors and other personnel regarding security contingency strategies and solutions.
• Identifying exposures and researching solutions.
• Polling corporate and external resources for information, assistance and establishing best practices.
• Lending experience and expertise in supporting the Directors of Adult and Youth Custody Services in achieving a safe and secure environment for staff, offenders, and the public.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who has:

• Several years of related experience in a correctional leadership role.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills and the ability to work with and influence a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues and information.
• The ability to look beyond government for shifts, trends and innovative approaches that can be implemented to improve results.
• The ability to demonstrate our core values accountability and professionalism by always acting with honesty and integrity while treating everyone with dignity and respect.
• The ability to seek opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement while actively involving colleagues.

Typically, the knowledge and experience for this position are obtained through a combination of:

• Related education or training in social science or related discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a correctional environment.
• Significant knowledge of the adult and youth custody correctional system.

What we offer:

• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals.
• A competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension.
• Vacation, scheduled days off (SDO) and other types of leave (maternity/paternity/adoption, family/personal leave, sick leave).
• Inclusive work environments.
• Advancement opportunities.

The successful candidate must have a valid driver's license. Some travel is required.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work: M - Monthly Out of Scope

Number of Openings: 1

Closing Date: Jan 5, 2026, 11:59:00 PM