correctional service officer
About the company
The Ministry of Community Safety is seeking dedicated individuals to join the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford as Mental Health Correctional Officers. This rewarding career offers the opportunity to support adult offenders, contribute to safer communities, and work within an interdisciplinary team focused on rehabilitation, recovery, and positive behavioural change while maintaining a safe and secure correctional environment.
Your tasks
The ideal candidate is accountable, adaptable, collaborative, and committed to public service excellence. They possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, sound judgment, emotional resilience, and the ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing complex mental health, addictions, and behavioural challenges. Candidates must be able to build professional relationships, respond to incidents, apply policies and legislation, and work in a security-focused environment while supporting offender rehabilitation.
Responsibilities include
- maintaining facility safety and security,
- supervising and interacting with offenders,
- conducting patrols and security checks,
- providing case management and programming,
- applying mental health and addictions knowledge to manage complex behaviours,
- interpreting legislation and policies,
- and responding to incidents using appropriate intervention strategies.
Requirements
Typical qualifications include
- a degree in Social Sciences or a related discipline,
- a diploma in Law Enforcement,
- or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
A valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent and a valid First Aid and CPR/AED certificate with at least 12 months remaining before expiry are required.
What we offer
Successful candidates will participate in a paid 11-week Induction Training Program. Please use link provided to view full job description.