Job Information

Ministry of the Solicitor General

HAMILTON, Ontario L9C 1G2

http://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca

Updated: May 15, 2020

Job Classification: Correctional Officer

The Ministry of the Solicitor General is continuously hiring for the position of Correctional Officer.

Job Requirements

Mandatory Requirements:
You must meet the following pre-requirements to apply:

Be a minimum of 18 years of age
Be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in Canada
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

Eligibility:
To 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 – Correctional Officer
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

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

Communication (Oral and Written) skills:
You 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 skills:
You have:

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-judgmental manner

Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution skills:
You 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 skills:
You have:

General knowledge of court procedures (e.g. to testify/present evidence at court hearings)
Knowledge of different cultures and the 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