The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Commander of Highway Safety Division is seeking qualified individuals to join our Toronto and Burlington 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 will also provide court security services for the detachment and court and participate in the escort of offenders.
• Toronto - 2 positions
• Burlington - 1 position
• Cambridge - 1 position
• Niagara - 1 position
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 Highway Safety Division (HSD) incorporates the Provincial Traffic Operations (PTO), six Greater Toronto Area (GTA)/Golden Horseshoe Detachments and dedicated full time deployed traffic units located in North West, North East, West, East and Central Regions. HSD consists of approximately 650 Uniform and Civilian members and is responsible for a patrol area of 139,047 kilometers of highway, trails and many waterways across Ontario.
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• Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.
• Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE.
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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.
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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
• Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.
• Ability to attain and maintain Special Constable status.
• Ability to pass and maintain ongoing certification in Use of Force
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of legislation related to court proceedings, administration and documentation to coordinate detachment activities at court and ensure appropriate preparation and completion of all required court documents and information.
• 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.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with prisoners to elicit their cooperation while escorting them to and from court appearances and cells.
• Organizational skills to manage case files, coordinate and track all arrangements and documentation pertaining to detachment case files being processed in court.
• Works under minimal daily supervision within defined parameters and procedures
Additional Information
Note: The identified successful candidate will need to participate in and successfully complete mandatory training to ensure they are able to fulfill the duties of this position (Special Constable Status and Use of Force training).
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement in this job posting.
Application Instructions
Resume / cover letter must be received no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date. Submit quoting WIN ID # (if applicable) and file # 23-361 showing how your qualifications, training and experience relate to the position to: A/S/Sgt. Brooke MacInnis.
Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
Email: opp.toronto.whitby.job.postings@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.