OFFENDER TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

What can I expect to do in this role?

The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Ontario Provincial Police, requires a conscientious individual to ensure the care, custody and control of offenders and provide a safe and secure transport of offenders between correctional institutions, police facilities and court locations.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

skill and ability in checking one's own work for accuracy, following required internal control procedures and not only controlling own emotions, but also acting to defuse situations and calm others; skill and ability in communicating effectively, accepting personal accountability, working cooperatively and fully contributing in a team environment; operates consistently, trustworthy and with an awareness of how oneself and one's role are seen by others; skill in map reading and knowledge of local geography to plan and schedule the transportation of offenders; basic mathematical skills to complete required reports; knowledge of and skill in computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) to input/retrieve data and prepare reports. Knowledge of traffic laws of Ontario and standard transport vehicle safety checks (e.g. tires, lights and safety equipment); ability to obtain and maintain Special Constable status pursuant to the Police Services Act; must hold and maintain a valid Class G driver's licence, pass Driver Training Course and hold and maintain a safe driving record; must hold and maintain current Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Heartsaver Certificates; must successfully pass the OPP Fitness Testing; must successfully complete the Radio Operator's training; must successfully complete Use of Force training; must pass OPP background security investigation.

'PLEASE DO NOT SEND RESUME - COMPLETE THE ATTACHED APPLICATION FORM AND FORWARD' use the link below to access application:

http://www.opp.ca/Intranetdev/groups/public/documents/webpage/opp_002431.pdf

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, November 24, 2008 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.