The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Commander of North West Region is seeking a qualified individual to join our Toronto detachments. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will manage court case files for a Detachment, providing liaison services with the court and monitoring the progress of files through the court system. You may will also provide court security services for the detachment and court and participate in the escort of offenders.
About Us:
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 5,800 uniformed officers, 2,400 civilian employees and 830 Auxiliary officers. We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario. The OPP is a division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the largest operational ministry in the province with a presence in every community across Ontario. We are the largest police service in Ontario and the second largest in Canada.
The Town of Sioux Lookout itself is also unique and is known as the “Hub of the North” since it is home to literally dozens of agencies that provide support services to approximately 29 remote northern First Nations communities across Northern Ontario. Part of these services include a full range of health care services at our state-of-the-art hospital. As a direct result of Sioux Lookout being a Hub community, there are endless professional and service industry employment opportunities available for your family members. Additionally, there are two elementary schools, a high school, an arena that offers hockey and figure skating, a curling rink, a 9-hole golf course and endless miles of roads, trails and lakes just waiting to be explored.
If you are looking for a fast paced, challenging and rewarding work experience with endless unique work opportunities, then Sioux Lookout Detachment is the place for you!
The OPP Values promote always doing the right things for the right reasons, by:
• Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR.
• Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.
• Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE.
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
To manage court case files for a Detachment, providing liaison services with the court and monitoring the progress of files through the court system. To provide court security services for the detachment and court and to participate in the escort of offenders.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• Must possess a valid Class G driver's licence.
• Mandatory requirement to possess certificates and maintain training in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Ability to pass annual use of force training and specifications according to policing standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Constable status
• Ability to successfully pass an OPP background security investigation including a psychological assessment.
• Ability to work shift work and weekends.
• Must be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or permanent resident status and legally entitled to work in this country.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Knowledge of relevant sections of legislation such as the Criminal Code, Young Offenders Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Family Law Act, provincial offenses and municipal by-laws to coordinate court proceedings, prepare briefs and other court documents.
• Knowledge of application software programs to prepare, update and maintain court-related records and to register sex offenders.
• Organizational skills to coordinate and track all arrangements and documentation pertaining to detachment case files being processed in court.
• Oral Communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with and communicate, relay and exchange information, much of which is sensitive and confidential, with members of the justice system and the public.
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team with internal and external partners to meet mutual goals.
• Problem solving skills to prioritize tasks in order of importance, identify potential alternative approaches or actions and take routine/usual actions quickly and decisively in a situation.
Additional information:
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement in this job posting.
Application instructions:
Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
Email: russel.saudino@opp.ca
The Ontario Provincial Police is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes, as necessary. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager.