The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Regional Commander of East Region seeks qualified individuals to join our Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Detachment.
Note: During this selection process, candidates are required to undergo mandatory requirements of psychological evaluation, background investigation and security clearance check. Candidates who have successfully completed the psychological evaluation, background investigation and security clearance check will be invited to attend ten (10) weeks of in person training in Orillia. All mandatory requirements as listed must be completed prior to assignment to a team.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 Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment is the largest of the 16 detachments that report to the East Region Headquarters in Smith Falls. The detachment is responsible for policing the three United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, which is comprised of six individual municipalities. The population consists of approximately 65,000 year-round residents, which increases from May to October due to summer residents and tourism. The land area of SD&G is approximately 3,250 square kilometres. It is located at the extreme south-east tip of Ontario and borders with the Province of Quebec. The St. Lawrence River flows along the southern border and Highway 417 and the east end of Ottawa make up the northern border.
About the job
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. 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
• Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation including a psychological assessment
• Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent), college diploma or university degree (or equivalent).
• Ability to attain and maintain Special Constable status
• Ability to pass and maintain ongoing certification in Use of Force
• Must be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or permanent resident status and legally entitled to work in this country
Administrative and Computer Skills
• Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation including a psychological assessment
• Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent), college diploma or university degree (or equivalent).
• Ability to attain and maintain Special Constable status
• Ability to pass and maintain ongoing certification in Use of Force
• Must be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or permanent resident status and legally entitled to work in this country
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Oral communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with Judges, Crown Attorneys, defense lawyers, police officers, and the public.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to interact with prisoners to ensure cooperation during escort and court proceedings.
Problem Solving and Decision-Making
• Ability to assess documentation requirements and follow up on missing or incorrect paperwork.
• Initiative to identify and resolve issues, such as scheduling conflicts or prisoner attendance errors.
• Decision-making skills related to day-to-day case management and document processing.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
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