2025-10-13 Court Officer S/C

Overview Apply By: Monday, October 13, :59 pm EDT Competition Status: Application Screening Approximately 343 individuals applied for this opportunity. We are screening ALL applications received on or before the closing date and rating them against the qualifications outlined in the job ad. Applicants whose resume and cover letter best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications to do the job will be invited to continue in the hiring process. To learn about our recruitment process, visit our Hiring Process. Position Court Officer S/C - Permanent and Fixed term contract The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Regional Commander of East Region are seeking qualified individuals to join our team. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will manage court case files for a Detachment, provide liaison services with the court, and monitor the progress of files through the court system. You will also provide court security services for the detachment and court and participate in the escort of offenders. Locations Lanark County Detachment - 75 Dufferin St, Perth K7H 3E3 Lennox and Addington Detachment - 86 Advance St, Napanee K7R 3Y5 1 permanent, full-time position (Lanark County) 1 - one-year fixed term contract position (Lanark County) 1 permanent, full-time position (Lennox and Addington) Note: In addition to successful completion of the interview process, candidates selected to move forward are required to undergo mandatory requirements of psychological evaluation, background investigation and security clearance check. Candidates who have successfully completed these requirements will be invited to attend ten (10) weeks of in-person training in Orillia. All mandatory requirements must be completed prior to assignment to a team. These positions have no remote work options. About Us The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 5,800 uniformed officers, 2,600 civilian employees and 600 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 eight municipalities policed by the Lanark County Detachment are Mississippi Mills, Perth, Carleton Place and the townships of Beckwith, Montague, Drummond/North Elmsley, Tay Valley and Lanark Highlands. The County of Lennox and Addington stretches from Lake Ontario to the Canadian Shield, with a population of over 45,000. About the job You will manage court case files for a Detachment, providing liaison services with the court and monitoring the progress of files through the court system. You will also provide court security services for the detachment and court and participate in the escort of offenders. What you bring to the team Mandatory requirements Ability to pass an OPP background/security investigation including a psychological assessment Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent), college diploma or university degree (or equivalent) Ability to attain and maintain Special Constable status Ability to pass and maintain ongoing certification in Use of Force Must be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or permanent resident status and legally entitled to work in this country Communication and Interpersonal Skills Knowledge of relevant sections of legislation, such as the Criminal Code, Young Offenders Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Family Law Act, provincial offences and municipal by-laws to coordinate court proceedings, prepare briefs and other court documents. Oral communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with Judges, Crown Attorneys, defense lawyers, police officers, and the public. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Ability to interact with prisoners to ensure cooperation during escort and court proceedings. Problem Solving and Decision-Making Ability to assess documentation requirements and follow up on missing or incorrect paperwork. Initiative to identify and resolve issues, such as scheduling conflicts or prisoner attendance errors. Decision-making skills related to day-to-day case management and document processing. Safety and Security Awareness Knowledge of processes and procedures for prisoner search to conduct searches of prisoners and persons taken into custody at court proceedings. Knowledge of basic prisoner care as prescribed by policy to attend to and escort persons in custody. Knowledge of relevant sections of WHMIS and workplace safety to take DNA samples and escort prisoners. Administrative and Computer Skills Proficiency in application software programs to prepare, update, and maintain records. Written communication skills to compose and prepare court-related documents. Organizational skills to coordinate and track documentation and case file arrangements. Don’t meet every qualification? If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario’s Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us. Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives Accessibility Anti-Racism Policy Security checks 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 86 Advance Ave, Napanee, East Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based) 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 75 Dufferin St, Perth, East Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based) 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 75 Dufferin St, Perth, East Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based) About security checks : A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position’s responsibilities. If a check is needed and you’ve lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you’ll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in. Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential. Language requirements and assessment All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test. #J-18808-Ljbffr