Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
“Registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005”
Correctional Service Officer Diploma
A short, full-time diploma that introduces the duties, judgment, and leadership skills expected of correctional officers. Canadian Career Education College (CCEC) delivers the program in English.
Program Overview
Correctional officers maintain the safety and security of correctional institutions. They monitor, supervise, and interact with offenders, watch for signs that the safety of others or the security of the institution may be at risk, and take appropriate security measures when necessary.
Typical duties include routine patrols and inmate counts, supervising inmate movement, escorting inmates inside and outside the institution, and searching cells, offenders, visitors, vehicles, living units, and surrounding areas.
Occupation toward which the program is directed: correctional officer (jail or prison officer). Correctional services set their own hiring requirements.
Leadership Traits Developed
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Practical problem solving
- Decisiveness
- Resilience
- Selflessness
- Open-mindedness
- Dedication
Skills and Outcomes
Core Duties Covered
- Patrols, inmate counts, and supervision of inmate movement
- Escorting inmates inside and outside the institution
- Searches of cells, offenders, visitors, vehicles, and living units
- Recognizing safety and security risks and responding appropriately
Is This Program for You?
- Good judgment
- A keen eye for detail
- Self-discipline
- An appreciation of Canada's cultural diversity
- Willingness to work in different locations
Duration and Tuition
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Program length | 9 weeks, 175 hours |
| Study option | Full time, 100% course load |
| Tuition, in class | CAD $2,625 |
| Not included in tuition | International student fee (CAD $2,500) |
| Learning materials | All required learning materials are provided by the College. Textbooks are suggested but not required. |
Tuition may be paid in instalments. See Student Loans and Financial Aid. Online access to course notes is provided where available. Refunds follow the Refund Policy for Vocational Programs.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirement
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or Mature Student Status. See Domestic Admission Requirements and International Admission Requirements.
Mature Student Status
An applicant who does not have an OSSD or equivalent may be admitted as a mature student if the applicant is 18 years of age or older and passes a qualifying test approved by the Superintendent of Career Colleges (Ontario Regulation 415/06, section 19). See Mature Student Status.
- Domestic applicants may apply up to 15 days before the start date.
- After you apply, review the Admission Offer and Acceptance process.
Delivery and Enrolment
Domestic Students
Canadian citizens and permanent residents study in class at the Vaughan campus. No internship or placement is required.
International Students
This program is delivered in class only. Because this program runs less than six months, visitors and temporary residents in Canada may take it without a study permit or a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL), provided their current status allows short-term study.
See the Enrolment Schedule for start dates.
Important Information
- This program has been “Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.”
- CCEC does not guarantee employment, job placement, or salary. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
- Read the College Policies before you enrol.
Ready to Apply?
For questions about eligibility, call an Admissions Advisor at 1-905-499-3631, ext. 102 or 103, or email Administration. The admission application takes 15 to 20 minutes; please use a computer or laptop.
Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
Registered career college in Ontario.
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Phone: 1-905-499-3631, ext. 102 or 103
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