A critical role

The correctional officer is vital to fulfilling the mission of the British Columbia Corrections Branch, Adult Custody Division. Nine provincial correctional centres across British Columbia allow our correctional officers to work in a variety of settings. Whatever you're looking for, you might just find it with BC Corrections.

As the primary contact for inmates, the correctional officer works directly with offenders. This gives the correctional officer in-depth knowledge of an inmate's personality and behaviour - vital to maintaining the security of the institution. At the same time, this knowledge supports and assists in planning inmate's successful reintegration into society.

Privilege and responsibility of a peace officer

Provincial correctional officers are peace officers. They possess a belief in the values of the BC Public Service; the flexibility and desire to work within a team; the ability to thrive in a demanding work environment; and, most importantly, the motivation to work with offenders.

Reasons to take a closer look at BC Corrections

• Competitive salary
• Envied benefit and pension package
• Student loan forgiveness program and scholarships available
• Justice Institute of BC training
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community maintaining public safety

Career Advisor Guide

The BC Correctional Officer Career Advisor Guide is a facilitation handbook to use in classrooms and advisory sessions and includes labour market information, activities and articles on the role of a correctional officer.

Someone to help

You may have more questions than this site can answer. Each correctional centre has a dedicated recruitment officer, someone who's done the job and has the answers - they're here to help.

Contact a Recruiting Officer today!