Corrections Exemplary Service Medal
| Corrections Exemplary Service Medal | |
|---|---|
Obverse and reverse of the medal | |
| Type | Long Service Medal |
| Awarded for | 20 years of service |
| Presented by | The monarch of Canada |
| Eligibility | Canadian correctional services employees |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 11 June 1984 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Police Exemplary Service Medal |
| Next (lower) | Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal |
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The Corrections Exemplary Service Medal (French: Médaille pour services distingués en milieu correctionnel) is a Canadian service medal for correctional officers and employees.
It is, within the Canadian system of honours, the second highest of the exemplary service medals.
To qualify for this medal the recipient has to meet the following criteria:
- 20 years of full-time (but not necessarily consecutive) service in a Canadian correctional service.
- 10 years service as a peace officer in a correctional facility, as a probation officer, as a parole officer, or in another position that brought the recipient into contact with offenders on a regular basis.
- Has not received another decoration from the Crown for this service.
- Has, during the 20 years of service, conducted themselves in an exemplary manner, characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency.