Correctional Officer Qualification Training

Why take the training?
*Because you are interested in preparing for a career in the regulatory enforcement field; or,
*Because you are interested in preparing for a career with the Department of Justice, Yukon Government as a Correctional Officer. Successful completion of both RECT and COQT is required in order to apply for employment as a Correctional Officer with the Whitehorse Correctional Centre.

What training is available?
*2 weeks of Correctional Officer Qualification Training and 2 weeks of Job Shadowing at Whitehorse Correctional Centre; including a certificate upon successful completion.

Eligibility Criteria: To apply for training, applicants must have the following:
*Grade 12 English or equivalent. Yukon College will administer a Canadian
Achievement Test to interested applicants who do not have Grade 12;
*valid driver’s license;
*be 19 years of age on or before August 1, 2011; and
*a security check, which will be undertaken through the Dept. of Justice.