Talent Pool

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Bureau Commander of Field Support and the Bureau Commander of Field Support are seeking qualified individuals to join our Offender Transport Unit. 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 court locations, and to ensure the proper working order of security and restraining equipment and OPP vehicles used in the performance of duties. **This is a Talent Pool to fill current vacancies and future vacancies, for Fixed term 12 month contract (0-40 hr/week) with possibility of extension (s).** - **Windsor Detachment 2650 Airport Road, Windsor, ON N8V 1A1 (one position)** - **Simcoe Detachment 548 Queensway West, Simcoe, ON N3Y 4J9 (two positions)** - **Milton Detachment 203 Steeles Avenue East, Milton, ON L9T 1Y1 (one 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 Offender Transportation Program of the Ontario Provincial Police was formed in 2001. It is responsible for the transportation of male and female, adult and young persons, between secure institutions and the courts, on behalf of municipal police services as well as the OPP. The Offender Transportation Program is a cooperative between the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the OPP, and the Ministry of Children Community and Social Services. 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. 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 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. **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. **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 communic