Correctional officer career opportunities

BC Corrections' Adult Custody Division plays a leading role in the justice sector by managing inmates in custody and keeping British Columbians safe. Correctional Officers are responsible for managing safe and secure custody of inmates and delivering programs that promote public safety and reduce recidivism.

Join our team and get paid to train with us! 

Apply to be a correctional officer

For more details about the recruitment process, email  BCCorrections.Recruiting@gov.bc.ca.

On this page

• Why work for us?
• Correctional centres in B.C.
• Upcoming outreach events
• Additional resources
• Learn more about becoming a correctional officer

Why work for us?

Discover the many reasons why a career as a correctional officer is both rewarding and worthwhile:

• It's a career to be proud of! Be part of a team that makes a difference in people’s lives
• Earn up to $89,000 plus a benefits package (worth up to $20,000 annually) which includes: Basic and Extended Health and Dental plan, Group Life Insurance, a uniform allowance, fitness training and facilities, an Employee and Family Assistance Program and subsidies for continuing education
• Provincial government offers a pension plan that ranks among the best!
• On-going training, career growth and developmental opportunities
• Fully paid comprehensive training to all new recruits
• A variety of work schedules and health & wellness initiatives in support of work-life balance
• Correctional officers work various shift patterns, including day, night, weekend and statutory holiday shifts. All positions are rotational.

Apply to be a correctional officer

Correctional Centres in B.C.

• Vancouver Island Correctional Centre – Victoria
• Okanagan Correctional Centre – Oliver
• Alouette Correctional Centre for Women – Maple Ridge
• Ford Mountain Correctional Centre – Chilliwack
• Fraser Regional Correctional Centre – Maple Ridge
• Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre – Kamloops
• Nanaimo Correctional Centre – Nanaimo (Video coming soon!)
• North Fraser Pretrial Centre – Port Coquitlam
• Prince George Regional Correctional Centre – Prince George
• Surrey Pretrial Services Centre – Surrey

Upcoming outreach events

Connect with BC Corrections in person to find out if this is the Career for you.

Cranbrook Career & Education Expo - Thursday, September 4, 2025

Kinsmen Arena
1432 2nd Street, Cranbrook B.C.
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For more information about the event and how to register, click here

Vernon Career & Education Expo - Thursday, September 25, 2025

Prestige Vernon Lodge and Conference Centre
3914 32 Street, Vernon B.C
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For more information about the event and how to register, click here

Victoria Career & Education Expo - Thursday, October 2, 2025

Bay Street Armoury
715 Bay Street, Victoria B.C
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For more information about the event and how to register, click here

Additional resources

• A day in the life of a correctional officer
• How to apply
• Get paid to train
• Learn about potential career paths

Learn more about becoming a correctional officer

BC Corrections has a dedicated provincial recruitment team ready to assist you with the application process and answer your questions.

As experienced officers who've worked in a variety of posts, they offer valuable insight into the correctional officer role. They're also actively involved in screening applications, tests, and interviews.

If you have a strong sense of ethics, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work and learn in a team environment, we'd like to hear from you.

For more details about the recruitment process, email  BCCorrections.Recruiting@gov.bc.ca.