Special Constables

• Divisional Special Constable (Job ID # Permanent Full-time
• Officer- Prisoner Escort (Job ID # Permanent Part-time
• Officer- Detainee Processing Unit (Job ID # Permanent Full-time

Location: Region Peel

Are you confident, physically fit and highly motivated with excellent communication skills, an ability to maintain composure, and experience in maintaining order and authority and driving vehicles? Are you looking to make the next step in your career? If so, apply below and join Peel Regional Police – one of Canada's most progressive police services

Peel Police has 3 exciting opportunities: Divisional Special Constable, Officer-Prisoner Escort & Officer- Detainee Processing Unit

As a
Divisional Special Constable
within our Division Platoons, you will be responsible for the custody and transportation of prisoners including persons in custody awaiting treatment at a medical facility as well as responding to lower priority, non-investigative calls for service, conducting follow-ups/video retrieval as well as assisting in witness canvassing, statement taking and missing person searches and crime scene protection when operationally required.

What will your typical day look like?

• Responds to lower priority calls for service, including found property/drugs, stale break and enters, animal complaints, By-Law complaints, recovered vehicles/counterfeit currency, juvenile complaints, parking, and property damage calls and generates occurrence reports.
• Assists uniform officers in canvassing for witnesses, taking statements and information, blocking off roadways, conducting follow-ups, video retrieval and transporting vehicles to the garage for service.
• Transports prisoners to detention facilities (i.e. parole warrants), immigration facilities, medical facilities, hospitals, doctor's offices, police divisions, court houses, arrest locations or other detention locations.
• Transports witnesses from crime scenes to and from divisions for interviews.
• Relieves uniform officers from Mental Health Act apprehensions at hospitals.
• Attends non-emergent active scenes and assists uniform officers with guarding crime scenes, taking of witness statements and assisting with transportation requirements.

Salary:
The salary range for this permanent, full-time position is $70,010 per annum and is complemented by a comprehensive benefit program, including employer-paid Health/Dental and Life Insurance after a six (6) month waiting period; and the OMERS Pension Plan effective upon hire.

As an
Officer-Prisoner Escort
within our
Prisoner Escort Bureau
, you will be responsible for transporting and escorting prisoners, with accountability for the safety and security of persons in their charge
.

What will your typical day look like?

• Escorts prisoners to and from Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice courtrooms, providing security and control at all times.
• Transports prisoners to and from Ministry institutions and divisional holding cell facilities.
• Performs searches of prisoners brought into the cell area and seizes hazardous items, as required.
• Applies security restraints to inmates being transported to and from detention facilities or courtrooms.
• Screens the public entering the courthouse for weapons, using magnetometers and hand held scanning wands.
• Answers telephone inquiries from Court Services personnel, Court Clerks, Judicial members, divisional officers, other police departments, and Ministry of Corrections personnel.
• Maintains accurate records of prisoner location, court disposition, and officers memo notebook at all times; ensures the secure storage of prisoners property.
• Inspects vehicles, cuffs, cells, and defensive weapons to ensure the safety and reliability of equipment.

Salary:
The wage for this regular, part-time position is
$33.66 per hour
and is complemented by a highly competitive compensation package; a comprehensive benefit program, including employer-paid Health/Dental and Life Insurance is offered semi-annually and OMERS Pension Plan effective upon date of hire.

As
Officer-Detainee Processing Unit
within our Court Services, you will be responsible for the intake, processing, documentation, care, and security of all detainees in the custody of the Peel Regional Police and for transporting and escorting detainees to Correctional facilities or hospitals as required. They are also responsible for fingerprinting and photographing detainees in accordance with the Identification of Criminals Act along with the collecting of DNA samples in accordance with the provisions of judicial orders.

What will your typical day look like?

• Process and search detainees while providing care, security and control; monitors detainee health and wellbeing at all times; dispenses prescribed medication and provides blankets and meals as required.
• Seizes hazardous and prohibited contraband found in possession of detainees and processes such in accordance with policy/directives; ensures the secure storage of detainee property, valuables, and currency.
• Conducts regular visual inspections of secure areas and cells.
• Provides access control to all doors and cells within the secure area.
• Regularly inspects vehicles, cuffs, cells, and defensive gear to ensure the safety and reliability of all equipment.
• Transports detainees to Correctional facilities or hospitals as required maintaining security and control at all times.
• Applies security restraints to detainees for all transports and escorts.
• Facilitates remote audio and video court appearances and telephone access for contact with Legal Counsel or potential sureties.
• Fingerprints and photographs charged detainees in accordance with the Identification of Criminals Act.
• Executes DNA warrants and collects DNA samples in accordance with procedures/directives.
• Maintains accurate records of detainee location and wellbeing checks on the Detainee Management Application (DMA).

The salary range for this
permanent, full-time position is $70,010.00 per annum
and is complemented by a comprehensive benefit program, including employer-paid Health/Dental and Life Insurance; and the OMERS Pension Plan effective upon hire

Qualifications ALL both positions:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent, plus additional police science courses and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of one year law enforcement experience required
• MS Outlook
• Valid Certificate in First Aid and CPR
• Effective oral communication skills
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform all activities
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a positive manner
• Valid Ontario Driver`s Licence (Class G) with full driving privileges

You will be required to successfully complete the following tests:

• Grammar
• Spelling
• Vocabulary
• Fitness Test - PREP Pursuit Restraint Circuit completed in 2:37 or less and shuttle run must be completed to level 6.5
• Medical Test - Hearing and Vision requirements
• Psychological Assessment

The next step is yours

Qualified persons should apply online at , referencing
Job ID #500649, #500651, or #500620
by
Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:59 p.m
.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email. Check your inbox regularly, including junk mail. No agency contact and/or referrals, please.

Applicants in consideration for hire shall be subject to a thorough background investigation that includes, but is not limited to, police checks with local, provincial and out-of-country law enforcement agencies, if required, education credentials, credit and financial inquiries, and personal and work references.

This position DOES NOT allow for remote working arrangements.

Anticipated recruitment timeframe for shortlisted applicants is as follows:

• Testing and mini interviews will be hosted after business hours at end of November
• Physical testing will be during business hours the first week of December.
• Panel Interviews will be held during business hours mid December.
• Background checks, Medical and Psychological Assessments beginning Mid December - January.
• Anticipated start date: March 9, 2026
  .

This is an extensive hiring process and applicants must be available for each stage of the process.

Information Sessions:

Please note that we are hosting a
virtual (WebEx based)
meeting for anyone who is interested in learning more information about this vacancy. Please copy the link below into your browser to join the information session.

DATE: Wednesday November 19th at 12:00pm (noon-EST)

Join from the meeting link

We are also hosting an in-person general information session for special constable postings on Monday, November 17. Please register your attendance at

(Only registered applicants may attend, space is limited).

November 17th @ 6:00pm Registration Link – Special Constable General Recruiting Information Session