Community and Correctional Services - Correctional Officer Training Program

Provides a six-month training program to students to learn skills and knowledge of correctional services. Includes:

Intervention
De-escalation strategies
Crisis management
Canadian law
Ethics and professionalism
Workplace health and safety
Topics specific to correctional services

This program is delivered in partnership with the Atlantic Police Academy (APA). Funding may be available through Skills PEI.

Graduating students will be guaranteed an interview with the Public Service Commission for casual employment at one of PEI's correctional facilities.

Application deadline is November 28, 2024.

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Provides a six-month training program to students to learn skills and knowledge of correctional services. Includes:

Intervention
De-escalation strategies
Crisis management
Canadian law
Ethics and professionalism
Workplace health and safety
Topics specific to correctional services

This program is delivered in partnership with the Atlantic Police Academy (APA). Funding may be available through Skills PEI.

Graduating students will be guaranteed an interview with the Public Service Commission for casual employment at one of PEI's correctional facilities.

Application deadline is November 28, 2024.

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Description:	Provides a six-month training program to students to learn skills and knowledge of correctional services. Includes: Intervention De-escalation strategies Crisis management Canadian law Ethics and professionalism Workplace health and safety Topics specific to correctional services This program is delivered in partnership with the Atlantic Police Academy (APA). Funding may be available through Skills PEI. Graduating students will be guaranteed an interview with the Public Service Commission for casual employment at one of PEI's correctional facilities. Application deadline is November 28, 2024.
Eligibility:	Must meet all of the following criteria: -Hold Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent resident status -Have Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level -Must be 19 years of age by program start date(The program will begin in January 8, 2025) -Hold a valid Class 5 (cars and light trucks) driver's license (students holding restricted or graduated licenses must abide by the conditions of the license)
Fees:	Yes * Subsidies may be available
How to Access:	Apply online or email the completed form * Form is available online in PDF format
Documents Required:	Copy of a Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) * Completed and signed APA Medical Form * Copy of your Resume * Three signed letters of reference (not family members)
Program Email:	cotp@gov.pe.ca
Language:	English
Website:	https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/correctional-officer-training-program
Coverage Area:	Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

Community and Correctional Services Division

109 Water Street, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2
Coverage Area: Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
kfmayne@gov.pe.ca

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