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Corrections

Corrections

Integrity, service, teamwork

The process to be hired as a correctional officer is rigorous, but if chosen, you'll join the proud ranks of peace officers in public service.


Plan to compete

Like many law enforcement agencies, BC correctional officer job openings are posted frequently and several applicants are hired from each competition to form a class. Each of our nine centres independently determines the number of new hires they require and fills classes for training accordingly from the applications received. Because each centre handles their own hiring competitions you must apply separately to each location.

Correctional officers are peace officers

You should expect our thorough application process to occur over several weeks. We make every effort to contact applicants so you will know where you're at in our screening steps. By working with our recruiting officers and ensuring you have fully completed each step, your application will proceed through the competition as smoothly and expediently as possible. If your application is unsuccessful, you will be notified.

Steps of the correctional officer application process

  • From an active correctional officer job posting, use the "submit your resume" button at the bottom of the page to enter your information and resume.

You will be contacted as to the status of your application. For those candidates moving on in the recruiting process, the following activities will be scheduled with your recruiting officer.

  • Complete the Lifestyle Questionnaire. 
  • Complete a Correctional Officer Physical Abilities Test (COPAT video and description)
  • Attend an interview
  • Complete a Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) test
  • Have a background check; including reference and credit checks, and criminal record search
  • Complete a medical check with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)

If successful, you will be offered a position as a security officer (training rank) and begin your 30 days of paid training with a full benefit package.

Basic employee requirements: Qualities we look for:
  • Minimum 19 years old
  • Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
  • Valid BC class 5 driver's licence
  • Proof of English language proficiency as required for admission to a certified Canadian university. For example, three or more years of Canadian (English) post-secondary or BC English 12 (70% minimum grade).
  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Valid First Aid (OFA 1) certification
  • High degree of personal integrity and maturity
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Sound judgment and common sense
  • Ability to function well in a team environment
  • Ability to learn

Additional assets to note in your application

  • Work experience involving a position of responsibility and trust
  • Activities or duties that involve significant interaction with the public
  • Volunteer experience in the community
  • Knowledge of a second language or culture
  • Military Service and past job experience in the criminal justice field
  • Applied knowledge of computers and basic keyboard skills
  • Post-secondary education or other relevant training