The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Regional Commander of East Region seeks qualified individuals to manage court case files, provide liaison services with the court, monitor the progress of files through the court system, provide court security services for the court, and to participate in the escort of offenders.

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 four (4) 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 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.

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.

What can I expect to do in this role?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.

How do I qualify?Mandatory

• 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 Ministry policies and procedures, legislation related to court proceedings, administration and documentation, as well as relevant sections of legislation, provincial offenses, and municipal by-laws.
• Knowledge of court processes, procedures, operations, and scheduling, as well as policies, processes, and procedures related to prisoner security, basic prisoner care, WHMIS, and workplace safety.
• Knowledge software programs to prepare, update and maintain court-related records. Ability to schedule court dates according to officer availability and reschedule to resolve conflicting dates.
• Knowledge of Police Services Act and Health Canada sections related to handling and preservation of evidence, including continuity and security of drugs and proper DNA approved procedures and techniques.
• Organizational skills to coordinate and track all arrangements and documentation.
• Ability to make decisions regarding day-to-day case management and document composition, processing and routing.
• Oral Communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with and communicate, relay and exchange information, much of which is sensitive and confidential.
• Ability to assess documentation and information requirements and follow up with paperwork that has not been included in crown briefs or has not been prepared, in the process of managing case files.

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 # showing how your qualifications, training and experience related to the position to: Paul Leblanc.

Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

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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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