Captain, Correctional Facility

Overview

Competition # 47797

Department Justice

Location Dartmouth

Type of Employment Permanent

Union Status Exclusion – Non Union – NSPG

Closing Date 04-Feb-26 (Applications accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Correctional Services division of the Department of Justice is responsible for the administration and operation of community and custody-based programs and services for adults and young persons. Within the Correctional Services core business area there are two programs : community corrections & correctional facilities. Each of these program areas is broken down into closely related activities that have a specific impact on the program’s target group.

About Our Opportunity

As the Captain, you are responsible for supervising Correctional Workers / Officer and ensuring the custody, care and control of individuals in custody. Your responsibilities include regular security and maintenance inspections of the facility to ensure that proper cleanliness and security standards are being maintained. The incumbent is responsible for the development and evaluation of subordinate staff. This includes implementing necessary correction and developmental action, attendance management, shift scheduling, participation in the recruitment process and correctional programming. As the Captain you will conduct special projects, investigations and fine calculations, working regularly with Correctional Services policies and procedures, standing orders, and directives.

Primary Accountabilities

• Maintain the administration and operation of a provincial correctional facility including the safety of individuals in custody, staff and the public
• Maintain the daily facility schedule and ensure these are delivered consistent with schedules (i.e. cleaning, group program activities, etc.)
• Manage the admission and discharge of individuals in custody ensuring the validity of warrants produced
• Ensure the effective management of human and financial resources
• Assign and delegate work assignments, workloads and directives as well as participate in the recruitment, selection, placement and retention of staff
• Chair the Unit Review Boards for transfers of individuals in custody in accordance with the Corrections Act and Policy and Procedures
• Investigate and gather information linked to disciplinary levels for the Provincial Adjudicator
• Participate in the Institutional Review Board for participation of individuals in custody in programs and Temporary Leaves of Absence in the community
• Supervise the operation of mechanical and electrical systems

Qualifications And Experience

You will have a high school diploma, completion of a Correctional Officer certificate program and several years of experience as a Correctional Officer or Corrections Youth Worker. You will have previous supervisory experience and a university degree from a recognized institution. An acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience in other areas of Corrections, Criminal Justice, Policing, or Court Services may be considered. Experience keyboarding and working in a computerized environment would be an asset.

Equivalency

An acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience in other areas of Corrections, Criminal Justice, Policing, or Court Services may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here : Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

What We Offer

Pay Grade

EC 10

Salary Range

$3,183.61 - $3,979.53 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.

Contact

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

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