Position Title Offender Transport Officer (FXT) 1yr contract with possibility for extension (13.33hrs/ week) - 2 positions

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The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and North East Region are seeking a qualified individuals to join our team. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will maintain the safe and secure custody and control of offenders being transported between detention/correctional and mental health institutions and court locations, and to ensure the proper working order of security and restraining equipment and OPP vehicles used in the performance of duties.

NOTE: We have one position in:

• Cochrane Detachment, 64 Third Avenue, Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0 (one position)
• Iroquois Falls, 52 Critchely Avenue, Monteith, ON P0K 1P0 (one position)
Pool for future vacancies:

• James Bay Detachment (Kapuskasing satellite) 80 Riverside Drive, Kapuskasing, ON P5N 1B2
• Various other NER Detachments

Candidates are asked to identify the position(s)/location(s) they are interested in when applying.

James Bay Detachments, with a total area of responsibility of approximately 250,000 square kilometers, is geographically the largest detachment within the OPP. The Detachment area is comprised of one administrative centre located in Kapuskasing and three satellite detachments located in Moosonee, Cochrane and Hearst; James Bay Detachment is the largest detachment within North East Region. The Detachment also serves multiple Provincial Parks, several hundred kilometers of provincial highways and various smaller municipalities along the Highway 11 corridor including, Fauquier- Strickland, Moonbeam, Opasatika, Val Rita-Harty, Smooth Rock Falls and Mattice-Val Cote. The Detachment serves a total population of approximately 30,000.

The South Porcupine Detachment is situated within the City of Timmins in the District of Cochrane and is responsible for policing a combined population of approximately 10,000 residents. The detachment's administrative center is located in South Porcupine with satellite locations in Black River-Matheson and Iroquois Falls. Our service delivery area is comprised of two incorporated municipalities (Black River-Matheson and Iroquois Falls). It also contains the unincorporated areas of Gogama and several small communities along Highway 560. We provide support to two First Nation communities that are policed by the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS): Mattagami First Nation and Wahgoshig First Nation.

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 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.

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OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

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.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

To maintain the safe and secure custody and control of offenders being transported between detention/correctional and mental health institutions and court locations, and to ensure the proper working order of security and restraining equipment and OPP vehicles used in the performance of duties.

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How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation; including psychological assessment.
• Certification in emergency first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Heartsaver Certificate (CPR) in order to administer first aid to offenders; must maintain training and certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class G Driver's licence for the purpose of transporting offenders.
• Must meet requirements of basic physical fitness testing and maintain basic level of fitness to provide required safety and security services.
• Ability to pass and maintain ongoing certification in Use of Force.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Constable status.
• Ability to work shifts and weekends.

NOTE: Unless you are a current Offender Transportation Officer you are required to attach; proof of First Aid and CPR Level "C" and a current Drivers Abstract (no older than one month prior to initial job posting date) with your resume. The identified successful candidate will need to participate in and successfully complete mandatory Special Constable training and appointment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of relevant sections of legislation, including Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Ministry of Correctional Services Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act. Knowledge of the Respectful Workplace Policy to support a respectful workplace, to prevent workplace harassment, violence and discrimination and to model respectful and professional behaviours as a member of the Offender Transport Program.

Knowledge of secure handling of weapons and contraband to properly handle such items found on offenders. Knowledge of inmate sub-culture and prisoner jargon to understand offenders when observing and communicating with them during transport.

Knowledge of traffic laws of Ontario, basic vehicle maintenance and safety, and standard transport vehicle safety checks, e.g., tires, lights, safety equipment to ensure the safe transportation of offenders in OPP vehicles.

Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to work in a team environment.

Problem solving and evaluative skills to co-ordinate pick-ups/deliveries and respond to medical emergencies and situations involving injury, disruptive behaviour and non-compliance with rules, which interferes with maintaining transportation schedule.

Ability to meet requirements of basic physical fitness testing and maintain basic level of fitness to provide required safety and security services.

Additional Information:

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 closing date. Submit quoting WIN ID # (if applicable) and file # 25-002 showing how your qualifications, training and experience related to the position to: A/S/Sgt. Stephen Meunier.

Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Email: stephen.meunier@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.

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Additional information:

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Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

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All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la " langue du poste " figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .