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Correctional Service Officers  (NOC 6462)
Saint John--St. Stephen Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

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.

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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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Saint John, Golden Grove, Rothesay, Saint Andrews, St. Stephen, Sussex, Hampton Station, Lingley

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Outlook & Prospects for Correctional Service Officers in Saint John--St. Stephen Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Correctional Service Officers in Saint John--St. Stephen Region as well as in the rest of the New Brunswick.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Saint John--St. Stephen Region N/A N/A
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Local Labour Market News

Week of Apr 29 – May 03, 2013

  • The Milltown Elementary School near St. Stephen is holding a Job and Community Fair with the focus on helping families of their students. Major employers of Charlotte county such as Ganong Bros. Ltd., Cooke Aquaculture Inc., and Connors Bros. Ltd. will attend. Local service agencies focused on helping unemployed people overcome barriers to employment will also be present. The event will be held in the school gymnasium on May 16 from 2:00 to 7:00 pm.

Week of Apr 15 – Apr 19, 2013

  • The New Brunswick government has announced that the Grand Manan provincial park will be closed. Two full-time staff have been layed off and, including seasonal workers, up to 10 workers will be affected.

Week of Apr 08 – Apr 12, 2013

  • Efficiency NB will eliminate six jobs because of funding constraints. Two permanent and four casual jobs will be eliminated.

Week of May 28 – Jun 01, 2012

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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