Correctional Officer
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 18 (GROWTH)

Amendment (November 21, 2022): The salary has been amended to reflect the 19th BCGEU Main Agreement.

"Work Where you Live!" - Multiple full-time positions available at Correctional Centres located in Surrey, Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Chilliwack, Kamloops, Oliver, Prince George and Victoria. An eligibility list may be established.

Be a Role Model, Be a Peace Officer - Join BC Corrections

Create change in your community as a Correctional Officer. In this role, you will rotate through various posts and departments. With leadership from department supervisors, you will be responsible for maintaining security, safety, good order, discipline and care of those in our custody by providing orientation, direction, guidance and programming. The focus is on engaging these individuals in a pro-social environment that provides maximum opportunity for change in a setting that is productive and supportive and where they are treated in a respectful, fair and equitable manner.

NOTE: The Correctional Officer position has a peace officer designation, so is held to a high standard of conduct, both on and off duty, by the employer, the public and the courts.

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, please view the Job Profile and Recruitment Process attachments located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of this posting, review our BC Corrections Career Opportunity Page and Applicant Guide. You may also contact a Recruiting Officer to set up a personal information session.

SELECTION CRITERIA

In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria outlined below:

• 19 years of age or older

• Valid BC Driver's licence (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)

• Valid Occupational 1st Aid (OFA 1) or a Worksafe BC approved equivalent

• Grade 12 or equivalent*

• Grade 12 English with a final grade of 70% or equivalent*

Any fees associated with obtaining documentation in support of the above criteria are the sole responsibility of the applicant.

*For further detailed information on Grade 12 and Grade 12 English equivalencies, please view the “Recruitment Process” attachment located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of this posting.

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

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS (see attached Recruitment Process Document for more detailed instructions on How to Apply):

1. Online Questionnaire – YES

2. Resume – YES

3. Documentation of Grade 12 graduation and Grade 12 English - YES

4. Cover Letter Required - NO

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.

• Correctional Officer Physical Abilities Test (COPAT)

• REACT Test (NOTE: there is a $41.00 US fee associated with this test which is the responsibility of the applicant. Your result is valid for 12-months.)

• Security Screening Questionnaire

• Behavioural Event Interview

• Reference/Past Work Performance Checks

• Enhanced Security Screening

• Medical Assessments

IMPORTANT: Qualified applicants who submit complete applications by January 2nd will be invited to participate in the first round of assessments in the hiring process. Those who submit complete applications between January 3rd and February 20th will be invited to participate in the second round of assessments in the hiring process. Those who submit complete applications between February 21st and April 2nd will be invited to participate in the third round of assessments in the hiring process.

If you would like assistance navigating the Correctional Officer application and recruitment process, we encourage you to set up a telephone Pre-Application/Interview Consultation directly with a recruiter near you. Please contact a Recruitment Officer as follows:

Prince George – Courtney.Deloume@gov.bc.ca or phone: 250-961-2735
Kamloops - Tracey.Elias@gov.bc.ca or phone: 250-320-5318
Oliver (Okanagan) - Andria.Cable@gov.bc.ca or phone: 250-498-7945
Victoria – Matt.Hawes@gov.bc.ca or phone: 250-880-5357
Lower Mainland – Rod Johnston or Renee Dundas @ BCCorrections.Recruiting@gov.bc.ca or phone: 604-317-1480 or 604-319-6076

We welcome you to register for an in-person information session at one of the following correctional centres; please register in advance by contacting the assigned recruiter as listed below:

Prince George – Courtney.Deloume@gov.bc.ca or phone: 250-961-2735
Thursday, February 16, 2023 – 7:30pm
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - 7:30pm
Thursday, March 2, 2023 - 7:30pm

Kamloops - Tracey.Elias@gov.bc.ca or phone: 250-320-5318
Saturday, February 25, 2023 – 3:00pm
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 – 6:30pm
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 – 6:30pm
Saturday, March 25, 2023 – 3:00pm

Oliver (Okanagan) - Andria.Cable@gov.bc.ca or phone: 250-498-7945
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - 6:30pm
Thursday, March 16, 2023 - 1:00pm

Victoria – matt.hawes@gov.bc.ca or phone: 250-880-5357
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 – 6:30pm

Lower Mainland – rod.d.johnston@gov.bc.ca or renee.dundas@gov.bc.ca or phone: 604-317-1480 or 604-319-6076
Maple Ridge, FRCC – Friday, March 3, 2023 – 2:00pm
Surrey, SPSC – Wednesday, March 8, 2023 – 6:30pm
Maple Ridge, ACCW – Wednesday, March 15, 2023– 6:30pm
Chilliwack - FMCC – Wednesday, March 22, 2023 – 3:30pm

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For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 p.m. on the closing date of the competition.

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