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Correctional Service Officers  (NOC 6462)
Iqaluit Region
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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.

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Correctional service officers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • 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.
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Education & Job Requirements for Correctional Service Officers in Iqaluit Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

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Nunavut
Not regulated

This occupation does not require certification in Nunavut.

Many occupations require licensing or certification to operate certain types of equipment, or to drive trucks and other vehicles. However, most of these occupations are not part of the list of regulated professions and trades.

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Ministries and Departments of Education

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