Community Corrections, Dept of Justice
Competition # 018204-CB

Please send your cover letter and resume as one document when applying via e-mail.  Also please quote competition number in e-mail subject line and in your cover letter.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity and is initially restricted to NSGEU bargaining unit employees.

Applicants applying for this opportunity must clearly indicate in their covering letter or resume that he/she is currently a NS Government Civil Service employee and a member of the NSGEU.  Failure to do so means that your application will not be given first consideration and will only be included if external applications are pursued.  Your Employee Self-Serve access will allow you to confirm what your employment status is prior to applying for this restricted position.  

External applicants and current casual NS Government employees are encouraged to apply but  will only be considered if there are no qualified NS Government Civil Service NSGEU bargaining unit candidates.

Duties:

The Probation Officer provides community corrections services with respect to adult and youth offenders, 12 years of age and over.  Responsibilities include preparation of investigative reports for courts, court attendance, supervision of offenders serving community-based dispositions and collateral contacts with employers, schools, family and others in order to assist in the supervision process, which  includes the management, administration, supervision and enforcement of an adult and youth offender Community Corrections caseload. He/She is responsible for the  delivery of community-based programs for offenders such as Adult Diversion, Community Service, Fine Option, etc., and for making agency referrals as appropriate.  Additional duties pertain to development/supervision of Volunteers-in-Corrections,  supervision of Assistant Probation Officers, public speaking and general community correctional program development.

Qualifications:

A Bachelors Degree in the Social Sciences with one year of related experience or an acceptable equivalent.  An ability to display sound judgement, impartiality and decision making skills is essential as daily decisions are made which directly affect the lives of offenders, their families and the community. Sound judgement and the ability to make accurate assessments related to the preparation of investigative reports and the overall supervision of offenders in the community is required. Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are also essential. The candidate should possess a strong teamwork ethic and be able to function as a team member within the office and the division and be able to cultivate a strong network of accessible community resources. The candidate should be self-directed, able to accept supervision, adhere to policy and seek direction when necessary. Previous experience in Community Corrections is preferred.  The successful candidate must pass the appropriate background checks. Incumbent must be able to respond to various work site locations in the Inverness, Guysborough and Richmond county areas.

Pay Level:    PR 6 - 13

Salary Range: $38,863.80 - $62,732.58

Closing Date: May 27, 2008

The Province of Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer.  Through Affirmative Action, the Government of Nova Scotia is creating a Service which is representative of the diverse public it serves.  Government is committed to ensuring diversity in the workplace by supporting initiatives that promote the equitable participation of Aboriginal persons, African Nova Scotians and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities and women in positions where they are under represented.

Please forward application/resume to the attention of: Department of Justice, Corporate Services Unit, Human Resources Division, P.O. Box 7, 5151 Terminal Road, 4th Floor, Halifax, NS, B3J 2L6 or by fax (902-424-2809). Application can also be made via e-mail.  Please send resume and cover letter to justice-jobapps@gov.ns.ca competition number must be in subject line.  Submissions must be received by Mail, E-Mail Delivery or Fax by midnight on the closing date.  We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.