Overview
Each correctional peace officer (CPO) helps ensure that Albertans have safe and secure communities in which to live, work and raise their families.
CPOs perform a variety of security-related duties in:
Benefits of being a CPO
As a CPO, you get:
- a pension, excellent benefits and job security
- provincewide career opportunities
- a rewarding, challenging and dynamic work environment
- to be a part of a team with a high level of professionalism
- paid training opportunities
- promotion opportunities
- a chance to help people become contributing members of society
Find out the advantages of working with the Government of Alberta.
Learn about CPO salaries and benefits.
Job description
Duties
CPOs maintain a physical presence on living units and interacts with inmates on a regular basis. This position functions in a 24-hour operation with rotating shifts.
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Classifications
All successful candidates are hired at the CPO 1 classification.
You may be eligible for reclassification to the CPO 2 level after you have successfully completed:
- a multi-week staff induction training program
- your probationary period
- 24 months as a CPO
Read the correctional and regulatory services definitions.
Qualifications
Requirements
- a high school diploma plus a minimum of 2 years of related experience
- equivalencies will be considered based on one year of experience for one year of education, or one year of education for one year of experience
- a valid standard first aid and CPR Level-C certification with automated external defibrillator (AED)
- a current certified criminal records check – with fingerprints and issued within the last 6 months
- young offender centres will require a current certified criminal records check and a vulnerable sector check – issued within the last 6 months
- experience managing conflict and de-escalation
- a minimum of 18 years of age
- a minimum of a current valid Class 5 Canadian Driver’s License.
- probationary Class 5-Graduated Driver's Licence (GDL) or Learners are not accepted
- be legally entitled to work in Canada
Assets
- previous experience as a correctional peace officer or correctional service worker
- previous experience in law enforcement, military, or security work, or in other first-responder capacities
- previous experience working with clients with mental health or behavioural issues
- for young offender centres: previous experience providing direct services to youth (for example, case management, counselling, disability supports, education, mentorship)
Recruitment process
These steps outline the entire recruitment process and indicate when you will be required to submit specific documents.
Apply now
How to apply:
- Go to the Government of Alberta jobs website.
- Click the 'Jobs board' link.
- Enter the keyword 'correctional' into the search field and click the blue 'Search Jobs' button to find the CPO posting.