Correctional Peace Officer (CPO 1 & 2) (Multiple Locations)

Correctional Peace Officer (CPO 1 & 2) (Multiple Locations)

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Posting Date: Oct 25, 2026

Location

Various Locations, AB

Company

Government of Alberta

Job Information

Job Title: Correctional Peace Officer (CPO 1 & 2) (Multiple Locations)

Job Requisition ID: 83312

Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location: Various

Full or Part-Time: Full Time or Casual

Hours of Work: 38.75 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent and Wage Positions

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: Ongoing

Classification: Correctional Peace Officer 1 & 2

Salary

Correctional Peace Officer 1 - $30.47 to $37.65 per hour ($2,361.44 to $2,917.63 bi-weekly)

Correctional Peace Officer 2 - $34.43 to $42.78 per hour ($2,668.13 to $3,315.16 bi-weekly)

Alberta Corrections’ Custody Operations Branch operates ten custodial centres across the province for adult and youth corrections:

Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre

Peace River Correctional Centre

Calgary Correctional Centre

Lethbridge Correctional Centre

Edmonton Remand Centre

Red Deer Remand Centre

Medicine Hat Remand Centre

Calgary Remand Centre

Calgary Young Offenders Centre / Adult Female Annex

Edmonton Young Offenders Centre

Alberta’s Community Corrections Branch operates Youth Attendance Centres in Calgary and Edmonton, providing a structured and supportive community‑based corrections environment for youth. Correctional Peace Officers at these centres are responsible for supervising youth, delivering programs, and providing guidance and support to promote successful community reintegration.

To learn more about the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services, please visit: www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services

Role Responsibilities

Do you believe in creating an environment of respect and integrity, being accountable for your actions and contributing to the excellence of the public service? Then look no further!

The Correctional Services Division is looking for positive role models that are confident, self-motivated and reliable with cultural and community awareness to join their teams!

As a Correctional Peace Officer, you will be a valued member of a team that is essential to maintaining the safety and security of a centre. You will perform a variety of security functions to ensure the care and custody of offenders while also ensuring the safety of centre staff and the public. In this environment, you will monitor inmate movement, conduct patrols and counts, manage behaviour, complete searches and complete administrative duties associated with the Correctional Peace Officer role, including report writing and data entry.

As you will be working directly with inmates to provide support and guidance and act as a positive role model, developing an in-depth knowledge of behaviours and personalities is fundamental to succeed in this role.

You will be highly motivated to work with inmates and thrive in a demanding and stressful work environment. Well-developed interpersonal skills, sound judgment and a professional demeanor are essential to this position. You must have the ability to function effectively in a team environment and possess critical thinking skills. Well-developed verbal and written communication, along with basic computer skills are necessary to ensure success in this position. Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage conflicts effectively are also essential.

For more information about the Correctional Peace Officer roles, click on the following link to view the job description:

Correctional Peace Officer 1

• Job Description

Correctional Peace Officer 2

• Job Description

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: APS Competency Model

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following competencies:

Creative Problem Solving : Ability to gather information from varied sources, analyze and interpret information to formulate reports and make decisions related to case planning

Agility: Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the organizational goals

Drive for Results : Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with departmental objectives and directives

Building Collaborative Environments : Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the workplace, community and other Government ministries/agencies to meet client and ministry goals and objectives

Developing Networks: Ability to interact positively, build relationships and work effectively with others

Develop Self and Others: Ability to invest in the development of long-term capability of yourself and others

Qualifications

High School diploma plus a minimum of two years of related experience (equivalencies will be considered on the basis of 1 year of experience for 1 year of education or 1 year of education for 1 year of experience).

Experience in conflict management and de-escalation techniques.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.

Candidates must be physically capable of performing the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Candidates must possess a minimum of a valid unrestricted Class 5 Canadian Driver’s License at the time of application (note: Probationary Class 5

• Graduated Driver's License (GDL) or Learners License are not accepted).

A Criminal Record Check with Fingerprinting (or adequate proof of submission) within the last six (6) months is required at the time of application. Candidates must attend an accredited fingerprinting agency at their own expense and provide the required documentation to proceed in the recruitment process.

A satisfactory 5-year commercial driver’s abstract issued within the last six (6) months by the appropriate provincial or territorial licensing authority is required at the time of application.

Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level-C Certification including automated external defibrillator (AED).

For positions in Young Offender Centres, a Vulnerable Sector Check is also required (issued within the last six (6) months).

Assets

Previous experience as a Correctional Peace Officer or Correctional Service Worker

Previous experience as a police officer or auxiliary police member

Previous experience in client group work (e.g. group homes, aboriginal camps)

Previous experience working with adults with mental health or behavioural issues

Previous experience in security, where the role regularly requires direct contact with the public (e.g. mall security, hospital security, airport screening officer, loss prevention officer, commissionaire, armed guard, etc.)

Previous experience in bylaw enforcement

Previous military service with focus on protection or security

Previous experience in emergency response (e.g. EMT; firefighter)

Previous experience working with youth in areas such as: Working under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act , working with youth in an education setting, Providing services to youth with disabilities, Youth mentorship, Youth counselling service, and/or working in a youth group home

To be eligible for consideration, please ensure you submit the required documents. For detailed instructions, refer to the 'How to Apply' section in the job posting:

Cover Letter

Resume

Personal Disclosure Questionnaire (PDQ)

• PDQ Form

Satisfactory 5-year Commercial Driver’s Abstract issued within the last six (6) months

Criminal Record Check with Fingerprinting (or proof of submission) issued within the last six (6) months

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to Alberta Public Ser