Correctional Services

Careers in Corrections

Becoming a Correctional Officer

Pre-Employment Training

Following the successful completion of the admission process, candidates will be offered enrolment in the Pre-Employment Training Program which is offered at a ministry training site.

Prior to attending the training, candidates will received registration material on the following:

tuition fees;
room and board costs (if applicable);
information on services available; and
rules and regulations of the training facility.

Candidates will also receive a home-study package which they must complete prior to attending the course.

All candidates are required to successfully complete a six-week training program in adult or young offender specialization to prepare them to enter the type of institution in which they wish to work.

For more information on how to become a correctional officer, please contact:

Correctional Officer Recruitment Unit
150 Dufferin Avenue, Suite 704
London, Ontario N6A 5N6

Telephone: 519-661-6179
Toll Free: 1-888-412-8111

or contact your Regional Recruiter:

Cassandra Charlton, Recruiter, Central Region - 416-314-9542
Susan Hullah, Recruiter, Central Region - 416-314-7778
Rhonda McWade, Recruiter, Western Region - 519-661-1684
Bonnie Montpetit, Recruiter, Eastern Region - 705-329-6772
Richard Pierre, Recruiter, Northern Region - 705-494-3044