Career Opportunities
The Community and Justice Services Program prepares you for an exciting career in the criminal justice system.
Graduates of this program find positions as:
- Youth workers or counsellors (open and secure custody)
- Correctional officers (detention centres, correctional centres and penitentiaries)
- Program facilitators (anger management, addictions counselling)
- Life skills counselors
- Bail officers
- Attendence counselors
- Treatment counselors
- Probation and parole supervisors (with a university degree)
- Case managers
- Outreach workers
- Victim services workers
- Community service order co-ordinators
- Crisis centre counselors
- Community residential counselors (halfway house)
Canadian Military Police Careers
The Canadian Military Police have made Community and Justice Services (Correctional Worker) a mandatory pre-requisite for MP hiring. Military Police regularly recruit our students.
MP recruiters have attended and conducted recruiting sessions for our students - year one and two, on a number of occasions. Niagara College is proud of the remarkable recruiting partnership.
To get hired by the Military Police, an applicant must be a Police Foundations, Law and Security Administration, or Community and Justice Services (Correctional Worker) graduate or its equivalent.
Additionally, this boosts entry-level salary from 30K to 53K. The Military Police attended graduation in Spring 2008 and hired 7 Police Foundation students. There is an unprecedented volume of jobs available nationally.
The Niagara College Difference
- Program Outline mirrors industry standards and incorporates case management theory and practice
- Program emphasizes interpersonal communication, problem-solving, professional ethics and knowledge of relevant legislation
- Through 450 hours of work experience students gain industry skills and knowledge and have the opportunity to showcase these skills to prospective employers
- Work experience placements are available throughout the Niagara Region, Hamilton, Toronto and beyond
- Program Advisory Committee composed of a wide range of dedicated Justice Service industry leaders
Testimonials and Profiles
“The quality of this program can be measured by the consistently high number of graduating students who successfully obtain employment in the corrections field.”
Admission Requirements
Minimum Admission Requirements for 2010-11 (OSS):
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older as of the first day of classes, with no OSSD or equivalent (Mature Student) including the following required courses:
- English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.
Recommended Courses and/or Recommended Skills (Not Required for Admission):
- Understanding Canadian Law–Grade 11 (M).
- Canadian Politics and Citizenship–Grade 11 (O).
- Aboriginal Beliefs, Values, and Aspirations in Contemporary Society–Grade 11 (C).
- Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology–Grade 11 (M).
- Challenge and Change in Society–Grade 12 (M).
Selection & Ranking Process:
- For competitive programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available places), selection will be based on the most senior level final grade available at the time of ranking. Mid-term grades are not used for ranking purposes.
- Testing or other supplemental evaluation may be required.
Note:
- Mature Student applicants, or applicants who have an OSSD that includes Workplace (E) level learning, may be considered for admission after meeting with a staff member to review academic needs, interests and possible career directions. Academic testing and/or upgrading may be required.
- Secondary School grades from co-op courses and half credit courses are not considered.
Program Requirements:
- Criminal Records Check:
Prior to third term all agencies require that a criminal records check be done as a requirement for field placement. Students with criminal charges or convictions may be severely limited in securing both employment and field placement opportunities in the criminal justice field. Field placement must be completed in order to graduate.
All costs associated with the criminal records check are the responsibility of the student. - Health Requirement:
The confidential Communicable Disease Surveillance form must be completed and mailed, faxed or emailed to Niagara College Health Services prior to the first day of Term 1 . Requirements include proof of immunity to varicella, measles, mumps, rubella (2 doses), hepatitis B and tetanus diptheria. Students also must provide date of last pertussis immunization. Influenza vaccination is recommended. Documentation of a 2 step TB test is required prior to start of program.
Some placement sites require current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and/or First Aid certification.
All costs associated with CPR/First Aid, vaccinations, and/or verification, are the responsibility of the student.
For most placements, students must be able to engage in moderate physical activity.
All health requirements must be met one month prior to the start of the placement term or placement will be denied. - Transportation:
Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete field placement requirements. Niagara cannot guarantee placements that are readily accessible by public transportation. Students are responsible for all costs connected with such transportation. Therefore, provision of transportation for work placements will require access to a private vehicle. A valid driver’s licence is required.
Educational Pathways
Niagara College has articulated agreements providing students with degree completion and credit transfer opportunities with many other colleges and universities.
- View Degree Opportunities for this Program
- View Degree Opportunities by Institution
- View Degree Opportunities by Subject
For a complete listing of articulation agreements, please consult theNiagara College Transfer Guide.
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