He or she must also be able to assess situations quickly and react in a calm, yet decisive manner. The premise in our organization is that we will handle situations in the least intrusive manner possible. Our main focus is on the protection of the community. Correctional workers strive to create an environment that is conducive to positive change. Scales for federal employees are lower.
Local students preparing for careers in corrections enjoy several educational options.
Many Sault College correctional worker graduates start working after earning their diploma. Wendy Brisson graduated from Sault College's correctional worker and law and security administration programs. She works at the Northern Treatment Centre. I enjoy my work a great deal. I am responsible for providing supervision for a group of units that usually consists of about 16 males and females 18 years of age and older.