Program Overview

Correctional Security Officer Training

Program Overview

The Correctional Security Officer Training program is designed for recently hired Adult Correctional Officers serving in BC Corrections. This program provides the skills required for Correctional Officers to supervise sentenced and remanded adult individuals in correctional centres throughout British Columbia.

Program Details

• Duration: 18 months
• Format: Blend of online and in-person courses
• Block Training: Security Officer Orientation, Basic Security Officer training, and Advanced Security Officer training
• Facilitation: Experienced officers facilitate the training

Program Strengths

• Hands-on Training: Exceptional hands-on training by JIBC instructors at the correctional centre where you are hired
• Mentorship: Senior officers support your continuous development as you complete the training

Who Should Take This Program?

• Recently hired Adult Correctional Officers serving in BC Corrections

What Will You Learn?

• Skills required for Correctional Officers to supervise sentenced and remanded adult individuals in correctional centres

Tuition & Fees

• Textbooks & Supplies: Course manuals are supplied when you attend class

How to Apply

• Applications to become a correctional officer are made to BC Corrections, Adult Custody Division

FAQs

• Q: Can I take courses in this program? A: Courses in this program are available on a customized contract basis to organizations that require and benefit from the applied knowledge and specialized skills taught.
• Q: Are these courses available for international students? A: These courses are not available for individual registration. Organizations outside British Columbia or Canada interested in providing these courses to their employees are invited to contact the JIBC Office of International Affairs for further information.