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Do your Career Justice. Become a Mental Health Correctional Officer.  

The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety (CPPS) is responsible for overseeing Saskatchewan's correctional system and facilities, providing the safe and secure custody of adult and youth offenders and delivering programs that promote safety and reduce re-offending.

Mental Health Correctional Officers are professionals who work directly with adult offenders, holding them accountable and supporting positive change in their lives, while maintaining the safe and secure operation of the facility.

As our successful candidate you will have:

- Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
- Knowledge of human behaviour to support positive change;
- A valid Saskatchewan issued Class 5 Drivers License;
- A valid First Aid and CPR/AED certificate with no less than 12 months remaining before expiration;
- The ability to verbally and in writing, present clear, concise, timely and accurate information;
- Critical thinking skills to exercise sound judgment, solve problems and apply appropriate interventions;
- An inclusive, non-judgmental and culturally responsive approach;
- Proficiency with various computer systems, software, and programs; and more!

Typically, the requirements for success in this position are completion of a High School diploma and/or experience/education in the social sciences, correctional services, or similar discipline.

Should you receive a successful offer of employment, you will be enrolled into a paid 11-week Induction Training Program (ITP). The next ITP will start on September 23, 2024.

This competition closes on July 21, 2024.  Candidates who will be considered to move on to next steps of the recruitment process will be contacted after the competition closing date.