Court Officer S​/C

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and North West Region is seeking a qualified individual to join our detachment.

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 ten(10) weeks of in person training in Orillia. All mandatory requirements as listed must be completed prior to assignment to a team.

Greenstone is approximately 1,186 km from Toronto, Ontario

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 6,400 uniformed officers, 2,900 civilian employees and 530 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.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North West Region (NWR) serves an area of 478,606 square kilometers. Our jurisdiction extends from the eastern border of Manitoba to the northern border of the State of Minnesota, to Hudson's Bay in the north and White River to the east. The region includes three districts (Kenora, Rainy River and Thunder Bay) and is divided between eastern and central time zones.

The Municipality of Greenstone was created on January 1, 2001 by the amalgamation of the former municipalities of the Town of Geraldton, Town of Longlac, the Township of Nakina and the Township of Beardmore, and an extensive area of unincorporated territory including numerous settlement areas such as;
Caramat, Jellicoe and Mac Diarmid. First Nation communities within Greenstone municipal boundaries are Long Lake 58, Lake Nipigon Ojibway, Rocky Bay and Sand Point, while Aroland and Ginoogaming First Nations are situated just outside the Municipality, adjacent to the wards of Nakina and Longlac, respectively. Greenstone is located in the District of Thunder Bay and has an area of 3,172 sq.

km. (1224 sq. mi.) making it one of the largest municipalities in Canada.

If you are looking for a fast paced, challenging and rewarding work experience with endless unique work opportunities, then this is the place for you!

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.

What can I expect to do in this role?

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. To provide court security services for the detachment and court and to participate in the escort of offenders.

• 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

• 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…