Job Description

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Commander, North West Region are seeking a qualified individual to join our detachment. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, 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.

About Us:

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America\'s largest deployed police services with more than 5,800 uniformed officers, 2,400 civilian employees and 830 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 Rainy River District Detachment has a compliment of 51 Constables, 6 Sergeants, a Staff Sergeant, an Inspector and 4 civilian employees and is responsible for policing the entire Rainy River District. Our Administrative Centre is located in Fort Frances and we have satellite detachments in the communities of Atikokan and Rainy River serving 10 municipalities and unorganized territory. A new detachment building opened in September of 2020 in Fort Frances. The District also has 9 First Nations communities that are policed by Treaty Three Police Service with which we enjoy an excellent working relationship and mutual support.

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.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario\'s Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

To 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.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.
• Ability to attain and maintain Special Constable status.
• Ability to pass and maintain ongoing certification in Use of Force.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of relevant sections of legislation such as the Criminal Code, Young Offenders Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Family Law Act, provincial offenses and municipal by-laws to coordinate court proceedings, prepare briefs and other court documents. Knowledge of court processes, procedures, operations and scheduling to coordinate and monitor court proceedings.

Knowledge of relevant sections of WHMIS and workplace safety to take DNA samples and escort prisoners.

Knowledge of application software programs to prepare, update and maintain court-related records and to register sex offenders.

Organizational skills to coordinate and track all arrangements and documentation pertaining to detachment case files being processed in court. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Oral Communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with and communicate, relay and exchange information, much of which is sensitive and confidential, with Judges, Justices of the Peace, Crown Attorneys, defense lawyers, uniformed officers, witnesses, victims, probation and parole officers, court staff and the public. Oral communication skills to testify, as required. Interpersonal skills to interact with prisoners to elicit their cooperation while escorting them to and from court appearances and cells.

Written communication skills to compose and prepare court-related documents.

Problem solving skills to in order to make decisions regarding day-to-day case management and document composition, processing and routing.

As part of the OPP Values, ability to maintain the highest degree of integrity and professional discipline while performing your duties as a Court Officer.

Additional Information:

Ensure that you read the job description to make sure you understand this job. Even if you don\'t meet every requirement in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

If you are a Canadian Armed Forces veteran who has been honourably discharged or if you retired from active service, please identify this in your cover letter or resume when applying. This does not apply to veterans who are currently Ontario Public Service employees (i.e. Ministry and Commission public body employees). If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to bring an original copy of your proof of status (Veteran\'s ID card or Certificate of Service).

Application Instructions:

Resume / cover letter must be received no later than 11:59 pm on 20-Mar-2023. Submit quoting WIN ID # (if applicable) and file # 23-067 showing how your qualifications, training and experience relate to the position to: S/Sgt Dereck Mclean - 901 Sunset Drive Fort Frances P9A 2T3.

Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Email: opp.fort.frances.detachment@opp.ca

The Ontario Provincial Police is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes, as necessary. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager.

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 Permanent, 901 Sunset Dr, Fort Frances, North Region

Compensation Group:
Ontario Provincial Police Association Civilians




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Posted on:
Monday, February 27, 2023