Government of Canada - Western

correctional program officer

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Pay60k / year
LocationEdmonton/Alberta
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 44149304

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Bachelor's degree

      Experience

      Will train

      On site

      Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

      Work site environment

      • Corrections
      • Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
      • Crime prevention

      Work setting

      • Urban area
      • Half-way house

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Interview inmates to assess adjustment problems
      • Prepare reports or case histories
      • Administrative and office activities
      • Assess offenders' prospects for successful reintegration into the community
      • Perform administrative tasks
      • Liaise with the inmates' families and contacts in the community

      Credentials

      Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

      • First Aid Certificate

      Experience and specialization

      Target audience

      • Aboriginal groups
      • Females
      • Males

      Computer and technology knowledge

      • MS Office

      Area of work experience

      • Community service organization

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Enhanced reliability security clearance
      • Criminal record check
      • Child welfare check
      • Driving record check (abstract)

      Transportation/travel information

      • Own transportation
      • Own vehicle
      • Travel expenses paid by employer

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Ability to work independently
      • Fast-paced environment
      • Work under pressure
      • Physically demanding
      • Tight deadlines
      • Attention to detail

      Personal suitability

      • Accurate
      • Efficient interpersonal skills
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Interpersonal awareness
      • Judgement
      • Values and ethics
      • Client focus
      • Excellent written communication
      • Flexibility
      • Initiative
      • Team player
      • Organized

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Health care plan
      • Vision care benefits

      Financial benefits

      • Life insurance
      • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
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