Full Time Special Constable
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service (SSMPS) is currently looking for applicants who are interested in becoming a Full Time Special Constable. If you are interested in applying for this position please read the below requirements to learn more about this career path.
For more information, please read the requirements below. If you have any questions about the process please contact Human Resources via email humanresources@ssmps.org or by phone, 705-949-6300 ext. 336 or 327.
Competition: OPEN
Minimum Requirements:
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
- Be of good moral character and habits.
- Never have been convicted of a Criminal Offence committed in any jurisdiction for which a pardon has not been granted. Provide proof of date of birth in order to verify this information.
- Be prepared to undergo and successfully complete a structured interview, comprehensive background investigation along with medical testing, vision field-testing, auditory standard testing, fitness testing and any other job-appropriate tests as set by the Service.
- Be qualified in Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator).
- Have a valid G Class driver’s licence with no more than six (6) demerit points.
Selection standards are high. If you are not presently able to minimally meet all of these standards, you may want to consider taking time to improve your level of competitiveness.
To prepare yourself for the required fitness testing, visit Police Fitness Personnel Ontario (PFPO) for a full breakdown of the tests you will be required to perform. Download the Shuttle Run file to prepare for the test MP3 WAV M4A.
The Full Time Special Constable Application and Application Survey can be found here.
Please contact Uniform Recruitment for further information on how to submit your application.
ONLY ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Division – Support Services
Title – Court Security/Special Constable
Salary Range – Job Class IV – $62,728.193 – $74,115.023 (2022 Rates)
Supervisor – Trial and Security Supervisor
Minimum Requirements
- Will be required to successfully complete Use of Force training.
- Must successfully complete fitness testing and psychological assessment as required for the Special Constable position
Functional Responsibilities
- Ensuring the security of the Court House and the safety of all persons attending while the Court House is open including operation of magnetometer. Dispose of any seized items as per Service policy.
- Ensuring the safety and security of all prisoners attending at the Court House. Retain and secure property/ possessions of prisoners while in their care and control as per Service policy.
- Transporting and ensuring prisoners are present at the proper courts at the proper times.
- Being available, at the discretion of the Court Security Supervisor, to transport in-custody persons.
- Serving legal documents such as summonses, subpoenas, CEA notices and warrants as required.
- Monitoring of entrances and alarm system for all offices in the Court House.
- Notifying Security Supervisor or Trial and Security Coordinator of any unusual activity or security risks.
- Operate module control unit (pod) under the direction of a supervisor including the camera monitoring system.
- Perform electronic fingerprinting duties and update NICHE RMS as required.
- Taking DNA samples as ordered by the courts.
- Performing any other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume along with the Full Time Special Constable Application Form.
Electronic applications can be forwarded to humanresources@ssmps.org
The deadline for applications to be received in Human Resources is Monday, May 8, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Conditions of Employment for the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service