Part Time Special Constable

Greater Sudbury Police Service
Invites applications for the position of
Part-Time – Special Constable-Court Security

Court Security/ Special Constables are responsible for ensuring the security of judges and of persons taking part in or attending proceedings at the Court Houses situated at Elm Street and Cedar Street Sudbury. Court Security/ Special Constables are also responsible for ensuring the security of the premises at Elm Street and the Court House area situated at Cedar Street. In addition, Court Security/ Special Constables shall ensure the safe and secure transportation of prisoners between detention facilities and court rooms, provide for the delivery of Subpoenas and Summonses throughout the City and assist sworn officers in the execution of Bench and Arrest Warrants.

Duties:

Transportation

• Provide security services by transporting prisoners from detention facilities to court rooms, ensuring prisoner and public safety.

• Transport prisoners from Headquarters to Court, to other facilitates or jurisdictions as required.

• Transport Young Offenders to various facilities throughout the Province.

• Drive in compliance with traffic laws and take responsibility for upkeep and maintenance of assigned vehicles, uniform, and personal equipment.

Court Security

• Execute Arrest warrants at the Courthouse.

• Provide execution services for court documents (subpoenas and summonses) to members of the public as required by the Courts.

• Attend at court rooms and facilities ensuring at all times, the safe custody of prisoners and overall security of court rooms, court personnel and the general public.

• Patrol public and private areas and corridors during the hours when courts are in session.

• Assist in the evacuation and security of the courthouse in emergency situations.

Officer Support

• Submit required reports per departmental policy and procedures.

• Complete forensic duties such as the execution of DNA Orders as well as the duties identified under the auspices of the Identifications of Criminal Act.

• Maintain up to date knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Municipal laws, including Greater Sudbury Police Service’s procedures and policies.

• Obtain all required information; maintain a notebook with accurate and up to date notes.

• Protect confidential information.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade 12) or equivalent.

• Must possess valid First Aid and C.P.R. Certificates.

• Valid G driver's license with full driving privileges

• Must meet the standard physical requirements of the in the areas of pushups, trunk forward flexion, core endurance and running.

• Must be medically and psychologically fit to perform the duties.

• Must meet required vision and hearing standards.
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