43201

Correctional service officers

TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Education, law, social & government services

4 › 43 › 432 › 4320

Definition

Correctional service officers guard offenders and detainees and maintain order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. Primary workers develop women offender's correctional plan and work with other service officers in the correctional team. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments. Correctional service officers who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Observe conduct and behaviour of offenders and detainees to prevent disturbances and escapes
Supervise offenders during work assignments, meals and recreation periods
Patrol assigned area and report any problems to supervisor
Conduct security checks and scanning of visitors, inmates and their cells, working areas and recreational activity areas
Observe behaviour of offenders and prepare reports
Escort detainees in transit and during temporary leaves
Prepare admission, program, release, transfer and other reports
May supervise and coordinate work of other correctional service officers
May develop offenders' correctional plan and facilitate their participation in reintegration programs in collaboration with psychologists, behavioral counsellors, parole officers and others.

Example job titles

•correctional facility guard
•correctional officers supervisor
•correctional service officer
•primary worker/kimisinaw - correctional service
•prison guard

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Correctional service officers are classified under NOC code 43201. This occupation falls under TEER 3, making it eligible for various Canadian economic immigration pathways, including Express Entry's Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class, and specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These professionals are primarily employed by federal, provincial, and municipal government correctional facilities to guard prisoners and maintain order.

The main duties of correctional service officers under NOC 43201 include supervising and escorting inmates, patrolling prison areas, conducting security checks, and reporting on inmate behavior. To qualify for immigration under this NOC code, candidates must typically meet standard educational requirements, such as completion of secondary school and specialized training programs, alongside passing physical and security clearances.

Applicants looking to immigrate to Canada under NOC 43201 must demonstrate valid work experience matching the lead statement and essential duties outlined by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Securing a valid job offer can also enhance an applicant's Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score under the Express Entry system. Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official guidance, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated immigration professional.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.