Overview
SPO 24R – Adult Probation Officer (Growth) Jobs in British Columbia at BC Public Service -> Public Safety & Sol General
Be part of a team whose goal is to maintain and enhance public safety
As a part of BC Corrections, the Community Corrections Division is responsible for the supervision and support of approximately 18, 000 people subject to court imposed community supervision orders. We are an organization of change leaders, where all staff support our clients to make pro-social choices and achieve better outcomes for themselves and those around them. Our staff believe everyone has the capacity to make positive changes in their lives. Community Corrections staff report a high degree of job satisfaction and value community safety, teamwork and working in collaboration with their peers, supervisors and community and justice partners.
Probation officer positions are in all community corrections locations. For more information about opportunities in a specific location, please contact the local manager. Please see the job description below for a comprehensive list of accountabilities, requirements, and competencies for the probation officer position.
Job Requirements:
Education
Bachelor’s Degree (4 years; 120 credits) from a recognized Canadian Institution, with a minimum of 35% of the credits at 300 & 400 level courses.
If post-secondary education was obtained outside of Canada, the applicant must contact the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES) for a Comprehensive Report which will evaluate the credentials, confirm the language of instruction, and determine comparable levels in BC or Canadian terms. Documentation must be provided to the closing location by the closing date. **Please see the Applicant Information Package if the post-secondary education was instructed in a language other than English.
CORR1000: The Adult Probation Officer. **Please see the Applicant Information Package for applicants exempt from the prerequisite course.
Experience
No recent job-specific experience: Growth Series Level 1
6-12 months recent job-specific experience: Growth Level 2
12-18 months recent job-specific experience: Growth Level 3
18-24 months recent job-specific experience: Growth Level 4
2 years recent job-specific experience: SPO 24 Full Working Level (steps 2-5)
Computer experience and keyboarding speed of a minimum of 30 wpm
**Recent experience refers to experience obtained in Adult Community Corrections as a Probation Officer in the preceding five years: experience must be gained after completing the education required (not before or during).
Preference will be given to those applicants who have the following:
As this competition is to create an eligibility to hire applicants for training purposes, preference will be given to those applicants who have not commenced or completed their PO 14 and/or PO basic training.
Preference will be given to those applicants that have at least twelve months case management experience working with adults who are involved in the criminal justice system and/or working with vulnerable adults.
Overnight travel to remote locations and working outside typical work hours may be required and a valid BC driver’s license is required.
IMPORTANT: Applicants must review the attached Adult Probation Officer Applicant Information package prior to applying. This package provides detailed instructions on applying, a complete list of duties and qualifications, including education and experience equivalencies. Please provide all corresponding information outlined in the app…
Title: SPO 24R – Adult Probation Officer (Growth)
Company: BC Public Service -> Public Safety & Sol General
Location: British Columbia
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