Correctional Services Canada

[observor 69]

Is there an age or weight limit to working/applying with Correctional Services Canada?

 

[RedcapCrusader]

You have to undergo the RCMP's PARE (Physical Abilities Readiness Examination) and pass with 4:45min or under. There is also a detailed medical examination but other than that there is no restrictions.

Edit: looks like they've removed the PARE. You used to have to have a valid PARE from the previous 6 months before the the interview stage.

 

[Container]

As a former employee and someone who has taught occupational skills to CSC.

The answer as far as I am aware is no.

 

[expwor]

My first post, being a lurker, ex reservist and current CSC member
Here from the CSC website is the requirements
http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/careers/003001-3002-eng.shtml
Now in reality, while secondary school education is the minimum, the Correctional Officers I see coming in all have post secondary education (community college Law and Security for the most part, some have university)
The reality is secondary school just won't cut it, it's highly competitive
Also, I'm not 100% sure on this, but with the closing of Kingston Pen and Regional Treatment Centre in Ontario, I don't think they are hiring in Ontario Region.  Out west you might have a better chance.
And you don't get paid while on training, although you don't have to pay to be trained
Good Luck
Tom

 

[observor 69]

My first post, being a lurker, ex reservist and current CSC member
Here from the CSC website is the requirements
http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/careers/003001-3002-eng.shtml
Now in reality, while secondary school education is the minimum, the Correctional Officers I see coming in all have post secondary education (community college Law and Security for the most part, some have university)
The reality is secondary school just won't cut it, it's highly competitive
Also, I'm not 100% sure on this, but with the closing of Kingston Pen and Regional Treatment Centre in Ontario, I don't think they are hiring in Ontario Region.  Out west you might have a better chance.
And you don't get paid while on training, although you don't have to pay to be trained
Good Luck
Tom

Thanks for the info, very helpful. I'll pass it on to my neighbour who is the one considering applying.

 

[marshall sl]

http://forums.blueline.ca/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=16780 have him look here on blueline