Do your career justice. Become a Mental Health Correctional Officer.
About Us
The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety (CPPS) is responsible for overseeing Saskatchewan's correctional system and facilities, providing the safe and secure custody of adult and youth offenders and delivering programs that promote safety and reduce re-offending.
As corrections professionals, our Vision is to provide correctional services that improve lives. Our Mission is to deliver programs and services to help ensure safe communities, safe facilities and a safe and engaged workforce. We believe our core Values provide the foundation for who we are and what we do. We value modelling respect and integrity, serving citizens, practicing excellence and innovation, while acting as one team.
Why a Career as a Mental Health Correctional Officer is Rewarding:
- Directly contribute to creating safer communities in Saskatchewan;
- Aid in positive and meaningful change for adult offenders;
- Collaborate with a supportive interdisciplinary team of professionals to deliver needs-based services that facilitate rehabilitation; and
- Engage in meaningful relationships that improve the ability of adult offenders to successfully reintegrate into their community and reduce re-offending.
The Opportunity
The Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford is hiring and invites you to join our team!
Mental Health Correctional Officers are professionals who work directly with adult offenders, holding them accountable and supporting positive change in their lives, while maintaining the safe and secure operation of the facility.
As a Mental Health Correctional Officer, you will:
- Maintain the safety and security of the facility through monitoring, supervising, and interacting with offenders;
- Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide case management, appropriate interventions and programming to offenders following a therapeutic model;
- Apply knowledge of mental health and addictions assessments, treatments and interventions to appropriately manage complex behaviours, prevent escalation and facilitate recovery;
- Conduct routine patrols and supervise movement within the facility;
- Perform security checks of the center and grounds;
- Accurately interpret and apply legislation, policy, and procedures; and
- Prevent, respond to, and resolve incidents, using the safest and most reasonable intervention strategies.
Ideal Candidate
As our successful candidate, you will have:
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
- Knowledge of human behaviour to support positive change;
- A valid Saskatchewan-issued Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent;
- A valid First Aid and CPR/AED certificate with no less than 12 months remaining before expiration is required prior to the ITP start date;
- The ability to verbally and in writing present clear, concise, timely and accurate information;
- Critical thinking skills to exercise sound judgment, solve problems and apply appropriate interventions;
- Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills;
- The ability to be a collaborative and supportive team player;
- An inclusive, non-judgmental and culturally responsive approach;
- The ability to be adaptable and resilient in times of change, uncertainty and stress; and
- Proficiency with various computer systems, software, and programs.
Typically, the competencies required for this position would be obtained through a university degree in the Social Sciences or a closely related discipline, a diploma in Law Enforcement and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Physical Requirements
- The COPAT requirement for employment has been temporarily replaced by a comprehensive medical evaluation completed by a licensed medical practitioner.
Should you receive a successful offer of employment, you will be enrolled in a paid, full-time 11-week Induction Training Program (ITP). The next ITP will start on September 22, 2025.
What We Offer:
- Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
- Competitive salaries;
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
- Vacation, earned days off (EDOs) and other types of leave;
- Extensive and ongoing training;
- Inclusive work environments; and
- Advancement opportunities.
To learn more about the application process and job requirements, visit our Working in Corrections webpage or email workingincorrections@gov.sk.ca.
To learn more about this employment opportunity and the Induction Training Program, please attend our in-person Information Session on June 19, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Details can be found here.