Rae-Lynn Hickerson was attending Lethbridge College when a networking day introduced her to some of the many career possibilities.

But it was BC Corrections that really captured her interest.

91裸聊视频淚 thought it was really interesting,91裸聊视频� she says of her impression of the career opportunity with BC Corrections.

A subsequent practicum at Lethbridge Correctional Centre in Alberta settled her professional path.

91裸聊视频淥ne of my passions is helping people so I saw it as a great opportunity to do that,91裸聊视频� Hickerson says, reflecting on the education and experience she calls upon in her work. 91裸聊视频淚 get to take what I learned in sociology and psychology and I get to use it and implement it.91裸聊视频�

Today, Hickerson is a (CO) at the Okanagan Correctional Centre, a regional correctional centre that holds inmates of all levels of security that are either serving a sentence or are being held in custody while awaiting court appearances.

Opportunities for career growth

Over the coming months, the BC Corrections91裸聊视频� Adult Custody Division plans to it typically hires 91裸聊视频� offering meaningful careers for men and women with the skills and personal qualities needed in today91裸聊视频檚 peace officers.

91裸聊视频淏C Corrections is very welcoming to all walks of life. There are all different types of inmates and everyone reacts differently to different people,91裸聊视频� Hickerson says, also pointing to the progressive training, with ongoing education and training opportunities that BC Corrections provides.

91裸聊视频淚 have always said that our staff are our greatest asset,91裸聊视频� says Stephanie Macpherson, Provincial Director, BC Corrections. 91裸聊视频淲e are a 91裸聊视频榩eople first91裸聊视频� organization 91裸聊视频� which means we are always thinking of the people when we make decisions, and as we develop our principles, values and goals. People matter, whether it91裸聊视频檚 the inmate in our custody or our staff who want to help support that person in custody who wants to turn their life around. We continue to invest in our staff to ensure our organization is agile, responsive and able to excel in pursuing its mission of public safety.91裸聊视频�

Work-life balance

At this point in her life, Hickerson enjoys the four-days-on, four-days-off schedule many Correctional Officers follow 91裸聊视频� it lets her enjoy all the Okanagan has to offer, or visit her hometown of Cranbrook, for example.

However, BC Corrections91裸聊视频� management also works to find the best options for Correctional Officers whose families91裸聊视频� lives or other needs might require a different schedule.

Flexibility extends to career opportunities within the system, from working in program areas like metal shop, to working in the records department, managing day to day operations and supervisory positions. There91裸聊视频檚 also educational assistance and a good benefits package and pension plan.

91裸聊视频淭here are tons of opportunities to move up, if that91裸聊视频檚 what you want to do,91裸聊视频� Hickerson says.

Giving back

Today, Hickerson looks forward to returning to Lethbridge College91裸聊视频檚 networking day, this time representing BC Corrections and engaging others with the possibilities.

91裸聊视频淵ou have a real opportunity to make a difference in someone91裸聊视频檚 life, to implement different programs and hopefully prevent them from coming back,91裸聊视频� Hickerson says.

91裸聊视频淚 feel very lucky to be here.91裸聊视频�