Correctional service officers guard prisoners and detainees and maintain order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments.

correctional facility guard, correctional service officer, detention attendant, prison guard, supervisor, correctional officers.

• Observe conduct and behaviour of prisoners to prevent disturbances and escapes
• Supervise prisoners during work assignments, meals and recreation periods
• Patrol assigned area and report any problems to supervisor
• Observe behaviour of prisoners and prepare reports
• Escort prisoners in transit and during temporary leaves
• Prepare admission, program, release, transfer and other reports
• May supervise and co-ordinate work of other correctional service officers.

Halifax, Dartmouth, Brookside, Goodwood, Hammonds Plains Road, Hatchet Lake, Lake Echo, Uplands Park

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