The following Services/Organizations are currently recruiting:

GUELPH POLICE SERVICE

The Guelph Police Service is now accepting applications for the position of Special Constable-Courts. This is a permanent part-time position working a minimum of 20-hours per week.

The Guelph Police Service offers a comprehensive salary and benefit package.  The starting rate for this position is $25.68 per hour (July 1, 2008 rate)

Please see following position description for duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

To apply, mail, fax or e-mail your resume to:

Guelph Police Service

15 Wyndham St. South

Guelph, ON N1H 4C6

     cate.welsh@police.guelph.on.ca  

fax:  (519)766-7798

We thank all applicants who apply for this position, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

POSITION  DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:                           Court Security Special Constable                       

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:        Staff Sergeant, Court Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide security for all court rooms and buildings, and to ensure the safety and well-being of prisoners (Adult and Young Offenders).  Act as liaison with Crown Attorneys/Prosecutors/Defense Counsel, as well as public, as appropriate.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Court Security:

Provide security to judges, Crowns, legal staff and public through careful monitoring of situations in court rooms and buildings.  These include Superior Court, Provincial Offences Court, Young Offenders Court, Criminal Court, Family Court, Bylaw Court and Bail Court.  Provide security to prosecutors in Provincial Offences Court.

Highlighted Competencies: Productivity, Communication, Job Knowledge,            Interpersonal Skills, Attention to Detail

Prisoner Management/Care:

Provide meals, medication and emergency medical attention to prisoners, as required. Facilitate the reading of papers (e.g., probation orders, fine orders, prohibition orders) to prisoners, as needed.  Determine level of security concern posed by each prisoner, in order to inform the decision regarding use of handcuffs.  Arrange for and provide transport of prisoners to and from courts and institutions to meet their court date obligations. Facilitate the transfer of prisoners’ property (e.g., money or jewellery) to outside parties (e.g., family). Ensure the cleanliness and safety of the cells (e.g. presence of biohazards or weapons).  Resolve any conflicts which arise between prisoners, while maintaining personal safety, and the safety of others. 

Highlighted Competencies: Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Communication,    Job Knowledge, Attention to Detail

Document Processing:

Serve notices/subpoenas/summons/certified copies of documents in court rooms and throughout city.  Swear to subpoenas/summons/warrants and information before a Justice of the Peace.  Effect arrests in warrants and surety revocations.  Accurately maintain daily court dockets in Bail Court, Criminal Court, Provincial Offences Court, Assignment Court and Superior Court.  Maintain information regarding prisoners and update Crown briefs, as required.  Direct correspondence to appropriate departments at end of court day.  Release information to approved parties.

Highlighted Competencies: Productivity, Job Knowledge, Attention to Detail

Liaison:

Liaise with legal staff, prisoners and public to arrange interviews between prisoner and defense or duty counsel.  Liaise with staff from outside agencies (e.g., Probation and Parole, Family and Children Services), as necessary.  Schedule officers for trial dates in a manner which minimizes or eliminates call outs and overtime.  Answers enquiries from public as appropriate.

Highlighted Competencies: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Job Knowledge

Other:

Responsible for any other duties as assigned

JOB COMPETENCIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ø      Must possess a Special Constable Test Results Profile obtained through Applicant Testing Services  www.applicanttesting.com       

Ø      Be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident

Ø      Be of good moral character and habits

Ø      Must have a minimum of four (4) years of secondary education (OSSD) or equivalent, which is recognized by the Ministry of Education for the province of Ontario

Ø      Provide all relevant information on material that is lawfully requested in connection with his/her application

Ø      Must be certified by a physician as physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position, having regard to his or her own safety and the safety of members of the public

Ø      Possess a valid Class G license for the province of Ontario and not have more than six (6) accumulated demerit points

Ø      First Aid and CPR certification is required

Ø      An applicant must, with unaided vision, not exceed 20/50 in both eyes, correctable to 20/20 with glasses or contact lenses. Radial Keratotomy surgery is recognized only after a one-month period from the surgery date, and pending the approval of the police physician

Ø      Must be amenable to the rules, regulations and procedures of the GPS

Ø      The member will be on probation for a period of 60 working days. During this probation period the member must successfully complete any and all police prescribed training. During this probation the member will be subject to ongoing performance evaluations as to their suitability for the position

Ø      You must be physically fit and be able to obtain a minimum of 75% on the Ontario Police Fitness Test and pass GPS Use of Force training

Ø      Must be able to complete and pass the psychological testing component

Ø      Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ø      Ability to work in a fast-paced environment involving potential for physical harm and sensitive/disturbing information

HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
Prisoner Escort Officer (Special Constable) – Temporary – Ongoing Recruitment

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is dedicated to providing proactive, reactive, and preventative policing strategies that enhance the quality of life in the growing communities of Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and Halton Hills.

Halton Regional Police Services prides itself on their community policing philosophy and their attempts to ensure the organization is filled with dynamic, energetic people focused on the well being of their community. HRPS is working hard to enhance the concept of "team" throughout the Service and striving to realize true empowerment for all staff. Combining police resources and expertise with community partnerships and knowledge holds great promise for continuing improvement in the high quality of life we currently enjoy. HRPS welcome this close collaboration and recognize it is especially important in difficult financial times. With organizational members working as a team and combining efforts with the community, we will realize our motto:

"PROGRESS THROUGH PARTICIPATION"

In this exciting opportunity, you will provide prisoner transportation and court security at various court locations within the Region of Halton on a relief basis. Your responsibilities will include searching, guarding and controlling prisoners, providing security to court and escort services. An applicant must be willing to work a variety of shifts (i.e. weekends).

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent  

• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificate

• Valid Driver’s License (minimum Class G)

• Pre-employment Testing – Valid Applicant Testing Service - Special Constable Test Results Profile or Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Results Profile. Call Applicant Testing Services (ATS) directly at 1-800-429-7728 for information or to schedule a pre-employment test.
  

Exceptions: Applicants with current Prisoner Escort experience with another police service are not required to submit an Applicant Testing Service (ATS) Special Constable Test Result Profile or an O.A.C.P Certificate of Results with their application package. However, applicants will be expected to participate and pass the Ontario Police Fitness Award (push – ups, flexibility ( sit and reach), curl –ups, and 1.5 mile run)

Anyone interested in being considered for this vacancy should submit the following documentation in their resume package:

• Current resume and detailed cover letter quoting competition #:07-C-01

• A valid Special Constable Test Result Profile or Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Results Profile

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate

• School transcripts (high school and/or post secondary education)

Please Note: Resumes received without an ATS Test Result Profile will not be maintained on file.

Resume package are accepted by mail, fax or email:

Mail:
Attention - Staffing Advisor -Human Resources Services,
Halton Regional Police Service
1151 Bronte Road
P.O Box 2700
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 5C7.

Fax: 905-825-5105

mailto:civilianrecruiting@hrps.on.ca

No phone calls, please. The Halton Regional Police Service is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We thank all applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

www.hrps.on.ca

WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
The Waterloo Regional Police is accepting Special Constable applications for the position of Special Constable on an ongoing basis.
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Interested parties should contact us for application information at www.wrps.on.ca.
 

 
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