Multiple Locations: "Work Where you Live!" - Multiple full-time positions available at Correctional Centres located in Chilliwack, Kamloops, Maple Ridge, Okanagan (Oliver), Port Coquitlam, Price George, Surrey, Nanaimo, and Victoria.

Job Summary

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Be a Role Model, Be a Peace Officer - Join BC Corrections and Create Change in Your Community

As a Correctional Officer, you are responsible for maintaining the security and safety of those;in custody through fair and equitable programming, guidance, and direction. In this position, you will take an active role in creating a supportive environment by providing opportunities for positive attitude and behavioral change through community service work. Interested in what our Correctional Officers have to say about the role?;View;this video!

For important information about BC Corrections, our correctional centres and the application and recruitment process and requirements, review our;BC Corrections Career Opportunity Page. You may also contact a Recruitment Officer to set up a personal information session.

Why Work for us!

• A career to be proud of! Join a team that makes a difference in people’s lives
• Job stability, career growth and development opportunities with on-going training,;
• Earn up to $77,000 plus benefits worth up to $27,000 annually and a pension plan that ranks among the best!
• Fully paid comprehensive training to all new recruits
• A variety of work schedules and health & wellness initiatives supporting work-life balance

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The;Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service;can help Indigenous applicants (First Nations [status or non-status],;Métis or Inuit) interested in BC Public Service job positions.

Job Requirements:

• 19 years of age or older
• Grade 12 or equivalent*
• Grade 12 English with a final grade of 70% or equivalent*
• Valid BC Driver's license (minimum class 5), or equivalent from another province
• Legally entitled to work in Canada (you must be legally permitted to work in Canada at the time you apply for a position either through citizenship or permanent residency);

*For further detailed information on Grade 12 and Grade 12 English equivalents, please visit our website or contact a recruiter.

Note:;Current BC Correctional Officers are exempt from providing documentation already submitted, or undergoing assessments completed, when hired into the position.;

ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Applicants that meet the minimum requirements;and;submit the required documentation for Grade 12 graduation and Grade 12 English will be invited to complete further assessments in the hiring process as noted below.

• Security Screening Questionnaire (SSQ)
• Correctional Officer Physical Abilities Test (COPAT)
• Interview
• Reference/Past Work Performance Checks
• Valid Occupational 1st Aid (OFA 1) or a;Worksafe BC approved equivalent
• Enhanced Security Screening
• Medical Assessments