Divisional Special Constable

Positing Title:

Divisional Special Constable

Department:

21 Division Platoons

Status:

Regular, Full-Time

Salary:

$70,010.00

Grade:

C7

Open Positions:

10

Job Id:

500649

Additional Info:

*** See Below

Open Date:

Close Date:

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

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.
• Maintains notebook containing an accurate and thorough account of up-to-date activities.
• Attends court and testifies as required.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Enough about us, let's talk about you

You are someone with:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent, plus additional police science courses and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successfully pass the Ontario Police College (OPC) exam for Special Constable appointment and meet any other requirements under the Community Safety & Policing Act (CSPA).
• A minimum of one year law enforcement experience required
• Demonstrated knowledge of CPIC, PQT and UCR/Niche systems
• MS Outlook-Basic
• 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

What we offer:

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.

Peel Regional Police is committed to providing resources and development opportunities for continual growth of staff. This includes (but is not limited to) providing internal opportunities, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, free on-site learning/training programs and providing any required equipment to support the safe and effective delivery of services.

Peel Regional Police is committed to ensuring the health and wellness of its employees and offers many programs and services in support of work-life balance and both personal and professional wellness. From wellness protection for you and your family, to state-of-the-art fitness facilities available to you free of charge, to structured programs to nurture your intellectual, physical and emotional wellness, we've got you covered.

About us:

Peel Regional Police is the second-largest municipal police service in Ontario and the third largest in Canada, serving more than 1.5 million residents across Brampton, Mississauga, and Toronto Pearson International Airport. With more than 2,400 police officers and over 1,000 civilian employees, Peel Regional Police is dedicated to meeting the needs of its communities and supporting the health and well-being of all members. Recognized as one of the most progressive, innovative, and inclusive police services in the country, Peel Regional Police remains committed to its vision: A Safer Community Together.

The next step is yours

Qualified persons should apply by Monday, November 24, 2025 by 10:59PM. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email. Check your inbox regularly, including junk mail. No agency contact and/or referrals, please.

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 @ 6:00 PM [EST]. Please register your attendance at (Only registered applicants may attend, space is limited).

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.

Peel Regional Police is committed to fairness and equity in our recruitment and selection process, and in building and retaining a talented and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, Peel Regional Police is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment and committed to accommodating the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applicants to inform Recruitment and Staff Support of any accessibility needs to ensure they are accommodated throughout the recruitment and selection process.