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Description

The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety provides supervision and rehabilitation services for adult and young offenders, promotes appropriate and effective policing, and supports community and public safety services throughout Saskatchewan.

As corrections professionals, we provide the safe and secure custody of adult and young offenders and deliver needs-based services that promote public safety and reduce re-offending. We work directly with offenders, supporting positive change in their lives, and work toward successful reintegration into the community.

Correctional Officers are positive, motivated, and energetic role models that are non-judgmental and have excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Correctional Officers are leaders that embrace diversity and equality.

Role of a Correctional Officer

Be responsible for the safety and security of adult offenders in various correctional settings.
Manage offender behaviour and reduce the risk of re-offending through evidence-based case management.
Work closely with adult offenders who may have, intergenerational trauma, special needs, gender differences and various cultural and spiritual beliefs.
Accurately interpret and apply legislation, policy, and procedures.
Effectively communicate, engage, and interact to develop respectful relationships that build rapport.
Apply a collaborative one-team approach that promotes interdisciplinary teamwork.
Continuously assess situational factors, and evaluate the level of risk, to make sound and appropriate decisions.
Prevent, respond to, and resolve incidents, using the safest and most reasonable intervention strategies.
Apply an appropriate blend of risk management and risk reduction strategies that promote public safety.

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