Competition #: 50075

Department: Justice

Location: DARTMOUTH

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 15-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Correctional Services division of the Department of Justice is responsible for the administration and operation of community and custody-based programs and services for adults and young persons. Within the Correctional Services core business area there are two programs: community corrections & correctional facilities. Each of these program areas is broken down into closely related activities that have a specific impact on the program’s target group.

Community Corrections has 22 offices across the province from Yarmouth to Sydney and is responsible for the supervision of both adult and young persons serving community-based sentences. The sentences include probation, conditional sentence, custody and supervision, conditional supervision and Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision. Probation officers also supervise those released from custody on conditional releases and prepare pre-sentence investigations to assist the Courts in the sentencing process. Evidence based Program facilitation and supports to specialized courts in areas of domestic violence, mental health and wellness are also part of the role of a Probation Officer as well as Restorative Justice casework and collaboration with community justice agencies.

Four (4) adult correctional facilities and one (1) youth centre provide the safety and security of person in custody while providing programs that address energetic criminogenic factors to assist with their successful, reintegration back into the community.





Nova Scotia Correctional Services utilizes an evidence-based approach in both Community Corrections and custodial facilities. Core Correctional Practices (CCP) is the foundational practice that drives reintegration and rehabilitation practices deployed within Correctional Services. Utilizing CCP, Correctional Services staff can effectively interact, manage behavior, and help facilitate change, within target populations.

For more information on the Department of Justice Correctional Services please visit our website:

About Our Opportunity

As the Captain, you are responsible for supervising Correctional Workers/Officer and ensuring the custody, care and control of individuals in custody. Your responsibilities include regular security and maintenance inspections of the facility to ensure that proper cleanliness and security standards are being maintained. The incumbent is responsible for the development and evaluation of subordinate staff. This includes implementing necessary correction and developmental action, attendance management, shift scheduling, participation in the recruitment process and correctional programming. As the Captain you will conduct special projects, investigations and fine calculations, working regularly with Correctional Services policies and procedures, standing orders, and directives.

Primary Accountabilities





- Maintain the administration and operation of a provincial correctional facility including the safety of individuals in custody, staff and the public
- Maintain the daily facility schedule and ensure these are delivered consistent with schedules (i.e. cleaning, group program activities, etc.)
- Manages the admission and discharge of individuals in custody ensuring the validity of warrants produced
- Ensures the effective management of human and financial resources
- Assigns and delegates work assignments, workloads and directives as well as participates in the recruitment, selection, placement and retention of staff
- Chair of the Unit Review Boards for transfers of individuals in custody in accordance with the Corrections Act and Policy and Procedures
- Investigate and gather information linked to disciplinary levels for the Provincial Adjudicator
- Participate in the Institutional Review Board for participation of individuals in custody in programs and Temporary Leaves of Absence in the community
- Supervises the operation of mechanical and electrical systems

Qualifications And Experience

You will have a High school diploma, completion of a Correctional Officer certificate program and several years of experience as a Correctional Officer or Corrections Youth Worker. You will have previous supervisory experience and a university degree from a recognized institution. An acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience in other areas of Corrections, Criminal Justice, Policing, or Court Services may be considered. Experience keyboarding and working in a computerized environment would be an asset.

During the interview, you as the successful cand

📌 Captain, Correctional Facility (Dartmouth)
🏢 Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Dartmouth