CORRECTIONAL OFFICER - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

***Preparing your Application for a Correctional Officer Position***For the purposes of this posting you have the option of completing and submitting the Correctional Officer application form OR a resume and cover letter. To access the form please follow the link below:

• Application Form Link*

This form can be completed and signed digitally. After completing the application form, please save the form for your records and attach the completed document when applying.Do you have a desire to work for Correctional Services If so, then consider this rewarding opportunity with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, where you will support the correctional system in Ontario and contribute to keeping Ontario's communities safe. The Correctional Officer position is a rewarding career in the justice sector and is an opportunity to work with an employer that promotes diversity and is committed to your development.The Ministry of the Solicitor General has put plans in place to transform and modernize the adult correctional system in Ontario and is investing in multiple infrastructure projects. The Ministry of the Solicitor General has also committed to providing paid training for new correctional officer recruits. This is an exciting time to join Correctional Services as it undertakes transformation!There are a total of 158 positions across Ontario.Below is a list of the locations:

• Fort Frances Jail - 310 Nelson Street, Fort Frances, P9A 1B1
• Kenora Jail - 1430 River Street, Kenora, P9N 1K5
• Monteith Correctional Complex - 3052 Rese Road, Monteith, P0K 1P0
• North Bay Jail - 2550 Trout Lake Road, North Bay, P1B 7S7
• Sudbury Jail - 181 Elm Street West, Sudbury, P3C 1T8
• Thunder Bay Correctional Centre - 2351 Highway 61 South, Thunder Bay, P7C 4Y4
• Thunder Bay Jail - 285 MacDougall Street, P.O. Box 2806, Thunder Bay, P7A 2K6
• Toronto South Detention Centre- 160 Horner Avenue, Toronto, M8Z 0C2
• Maplehurst Correctional Complex - 661 Martin Street, Box 10, Milton, L9T 2Y3
• Vanier Centre for Women (Milton) - 655 Martin Street, P.O. Box 1040, Milton, L9T 5E6
• Central East Correctional Centre - 541 Highway 36, Box 4500, Lindsay, K9V 4S6
• Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre - 2244 Innes Road, Ottawa, K1B 4C4
• Quinte Detention Centre - 89 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee, K7R 3S1
• Central North Correctional Centre - 1501 Fuller Avenue, Penetanguishene, L9M 2H4
• Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre - 711 Exeter Road, London, N6E 1L3

Note: Hours for these positions are irregular and can vary from 0 up to 40 hours per week, with no guarantee of hours.What can I expect to do in this roleIn this role, you will:

• Perform a full range of duties, including the care, custody, control and supervision of offenders
• Interact with offenders to maintain security and safety in the facility
• Provide community escort duties to ensure the safety of offenders, staff, visitors and the public
• Maintain communications with a range of contacts, including offenders, co-workers, supervisors, clinical and medical staff

How do I qualifyMandatoryYou must meet the following pre-requirements to apply:

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Possess oral French skills at the Advanced-Minus level (for bilingual positions)
• Be currently certified and/or able to be certified by first day of employment in Emergency First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Heartsaver (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator(AED)
• Must have original proof of Grade 12 completion or an equivalency (e.g. general equivalency diploma/certificate)
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, including days, afternoons and nights, and on weekends and statutory holidays

EligibilityTo be considered for the Correctional Officer position, you must successfully complete the following during the recruitment process:

• Ministry administered aptitude, cognitive and psychological tests
• Candidates who are selected to participate in the Correctional Officer recruitment process will be required to successfully complete FITCO testing prior to a conditional offer of employment being made..
• Correctional Officer pre-employment medical exam
• Corrections Foundational Training for Correctional Officers (CFT-CO). A training stipend will be offered to candidates who are selected.
• Oral French Language test at the Advanced-Minus level (for bilingual correctional officer positions only)
• Correctional Officer Enhanced Security Clearance process, which includes:
• CPIC Check
• Vulnerable Services Sector Check
• Out-of-Country Check (if applicable)
• RCMP Records Check
• NICHE/RMS File Check
• PIP (Police Information Portal) Check
• Internet Search
• Credit Equifax Check
• Immigration Status Check
• Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Check - last ten years
• If you are a successful candidate, you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in Canada upon reporting to work on your first day.

For further information on the Recruitment Process of Correctional Officers, please visit:Becoming a Correctional Officer

• Email: CSRU@ontario.ca
• Phone: 1-855-927-CSRU (2778)

Communication (Oral and Written) skillsYou have:

• Ability to communicate effectively via oral and written communication
• Ability to communicate in writing (e.g. complete detailed, accurate and clear written reports), and documentation
• Ability to communicate verbally in a clear and respectful manner to provide information, instructions and direction

Observation, Analytical and Problem Solving skillsYou have:

• Ability to assess problems and determine solutions
• Ability to make recommendations and take appropriate actions

Team Work/Interpersonal and Persuasion skills

• You have ability to work cooperatively towards a common goal
• You have ability to motivate, positively influence and assist people
• You can foster open communication and treat others in a consistent, fair, firm and non-judgemental manner

Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution skillsYou have:

• Ability to recognize and understand situations that may produce conflict and use strategies to resolve and/or de-escalate
• Ability to recognize and assess a crisis or potential crisis situation, and implement appropriate solutions in an attempt to resolve the crisis

General Knowledge and Computer skillsYou have:

• General knowledge of court procedures (e.g. to testify/present evidence at court hearings)
• Knowledge of different cultures and ability to understand and respect differences when interacting with others
• Ability to use computer software (e.g. database, Excel, MS Office) to input/retrieve data

Additional Information:Address:10 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 160 Horner Ave, Etobicoke, Toronto Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search10 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 310 Nelson St, Fort Frances, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search10 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 1430 River Dr, Kenora, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search10 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 3052 Rese Rd, Monteith, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search10 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 2550 Trout Lake Rd, North Bay, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search10 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 181 Elm St, Sudbury, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search10 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 2351 Hwy 61 S , Thunder Bay, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search10 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 285 Macdougall, Thunder Bay, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search10 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 661 Martin St, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search10 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 655 Martin St, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search10 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 541 Highway 36, Lindsay, East Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search10 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 2244 Innes Rd, Ottawa, East Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search10 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 89 Richmond Blvd, Napanee, East Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search10 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 1501 Fuller Ave, Penetanguishene, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search10 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 711 Exeter Rd, London, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search2 Bilingual Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 3052 Rese Rd, Monteith, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search2 Bilingual Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 2550 Trout Lake Rd, North Bay, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search2 Bilingual Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 181 Elm St, Sudbury, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search2 Bilingual Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 2244 Innes Rd, Ottawa, East Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking SearchCompensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 4.7Category: Corrections and EnforcementPosted on: Wednesday, June 23, 2021Note:This ad is also available in French.In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.Effective, July 1st, 2021 the correct salary range for this position will be $28.98 to $34.08 per hour in compliance with OPSEU collective agreement provisions.OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti- Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, and/or gender identities/expressions.Visit theOPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion.We offer accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. 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