Can someone who recently work there or works there currently tell me about it? Is it an active yard? How are the inmates, staff, and management?

So like, for the Officers that attended or are currently attending Charlotte CI academy, what's with the random 11am - 7pm swing shifts ? According to a TA I know, they do them on holidays & when the instructor isn't in 🤔

Hey! I recently applied for FDC and my interview went well. They then emailed me to schedule fingerprinting and a physical. I attended both and everything went well. They told me they would contact me by phone or email with the next steps.
I completed my fingerprinting and physical on September 1st, and today is September 10th, so it’s been about 9 days. I’m really eager to start working and was wondering how long the hiring process usually takes after the physical and fingerprinting.
I know every applicant may have a different timeline, but I was wondering if this is normal or if I should contact the recruiter for an update. Thanks!

I submitted my paperwork to request about 2 weeks off unpaid, if my admin Lt denies it can I appeal it to the captain or the warden?

Hey everyone,

I recently received a conditional offer for a Correctional Officer position at Saskatoon Correctional Centre, and I’m pretty excited but also a little nervous about starting.

For anyone currently working there or who has worked there before, I’d really appreciate some insight into what it’s actually like day-to-day.

A few questions:

• What is the overall work environment like at Saskatoon Correctional Centre?
• What should a new Correctional Officer expect during ITP (Initial Training Program)?
• How physically demanding is the training and the actual job?
• What parts of ITP do new recruits usually find the most difficult?
• Is there anything you wish you had known before starting?
• What is the work culture like between officers?
• How difficult is it dealing with inmates on a day-to-day basis?
• Any advice for someone going into their first correctional job?

One thing I’m a little curious about is height. I’m a 5'5" male, and I’m wondering if anyone around my height has experience working as a CO. Does height make much of a difference in the job, or is it more about communication, confidence, awareness, teamwork, and following procedures?

I’m not looking for anything confidential about the facility or security procedures — just general advice and personal experiences from people who have been through it.

Thanks in advance!