The Ministry of Community Safety is offering a meaningful career focused on improving lives, strengthening community safety, and supporting rehabilitation within Saskatchewans correctional and therapeutic environments. The ministry seeks individuals who value integrity, teamwork, service excellence, and innovation while contributing to safe facilities and an engaged workforce. This opportunity provides dynamic work, competitive salary, strong benefits, extensive training, and advancement potential within an inclusive workplace.
The ideal candidate is adaptable, resilient, and able to work effectively with adults who may have complex needs, mental health challenges, addictions issues, or trauma histories. They communicate clearly, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate strong critical thinking, problem solving, and timemanagement skills. Candidates must be inclusive, culturally responsive, and capable of building constructive relationships while maintaining professionalism. A valid Class 5 drivers licence and current First Aid/CPR/AED certification are required before training begins.
Key knowledge and skills include understanding the criminal justice system, human behaviour, mental health and addictions concepts, legislation, and policy, along with proficiency in computer systems. Education in social sciences, law enforcement, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is typically required. Responsibilities include monitoring and supervising offenders, conducting patrols and security checks, applying therapeutic interventions, supporting case management, preventing escalation, and responding to incidents using safe intervention strategies. Successful applicants will complete an 11week paid Induction Training Program. Please use link provided to view full job description.