Court Enforcement Officer

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Are you looking for a challenging new opportunity? If you have what it takes to work in an enforcement environment, consider this opportunity as a Court Enforcement Officer.

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About the job

Working in the field, you will:
• execute writs, warrants and orders of the court ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations
• compile and receive goods and monetary amounts to satisfy judgment
• prepare reports and court documents
• attend at evictions and provide related services
• act as Process Server by receiving documents to be served and by effecting personal service as ordered by the court

Please note: The candidate is required to successfully complete training on self-defence and tactical communications for ministry certification on use of self-defence

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory:

• you have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario

Knowledge

• you have the ability to interpret and apply enforcement procedures, relevant legislation and regulations
• you have the ability to understand functions of the Ontario court system, legal terminology and documentation
• you have the ability to acquire knowledge of investigative techniques

Analytical and Organizational Skills:

• you have analytical, decision making and judgment skills to accurately assess and recognize escalating situations
• you have organizational and planning skills to determine priorities

Communication Skills:

• you have interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with people in volatile situations and to provide clear explanations

Other Essential Skills:

• you are proficient with computer software to prepare reports and document activities
• you have mathematical skills to calculate the interest, principal and cost incurred in order to satisfy the enforcement of a writ order
Court Services Division is committed to a diverse, respectful and professional workplace that reflects OPS values.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• As detailed in Article 6.1.2 of the OPSEU Collective agreement, the results of this competition may be used to fill future vacancies within 125 kilometers of the listed location and within 14 months following the closing date of this posting.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.