Job Description

HAMILTON POLICE SERVICE (HPS)

CIVILIAN JOB OPPORTUNITY

PART-TIME SPECIAL CONSTABLE POOL Notice/Date: #2022 - 002 \xe2\x80\x93 January 1, 2023 Job Title: Part-Time Special Constable, Courts Location: John Sopinka Court House (45 Main St E, Hamilton, ON), may be required to respond to other locations, as necessary Hours of Work: Monday to Sunday, working eight (8) and ten (10) hour shifts, starting anywhere between 7:00 am and 11:00 am. Salary: Schedule 8E - $34.472-$40.559 per hour, plus 14% in lieu of benefits, 4% vacation pay (per Civilian Collective Agreement 2021) JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Special Constable Supervisor, Court Security, the Special Constable is responsible for the care, control, and transportation of prisoners, and the overall security of the assigned court facilities. As an organization we are committed to reflecting the demographic we serve. We encourage applications from our diverse community, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities, Women, Visibly Racialized Persons, LGBTQ Members, and all others committed to the calling of policing as a life-changing career. DUTIES A Part-Time Special Constable\xe2\x80\x99s primary duties are ensuring the security and control of prisoners, the court rooms, cells, and adjoining areas. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring the security and control of prisoners
• Monitoring Cell areas (maintaining visual, audible and electronic monitoring)
• Searching & classifying new prisoners, securing seized items, and completing Records of Arrest.
• Searching persons at court facilities, utilizing the walkthrough metal detectors and handheld wands
• Daily searches: Court rooms, cells, and adjoining areas
• Making arrests and completing necessary paperwork
• Transporting prisoners between courts, detention centres, holding areas, and medical facilities (including out of town escorts)
• Searching & classifying new prisoners, securing seized items, and completing Records of Arrest
• Assisting all levels of the judicial system

Attend and successfully complete Use of Force training on an annual basis. REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum grade 12, or the equivalent.
• Minimum six (6) months of practical job related experience, such as law prevention or security related roles.
• Valid Class G Driver\'s License, or the equivalent, with no more than six (6) accumulated demerit points, permitting you to drive an automobile in Ontario with full driving privileges
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR (Basic Rescuer Level C) certification.
• Must be able to obtain/keep a Special Constable Appointment designation, throughout their time in this position (requires passing of the HPS PREP Test, without shuttle run, if not currently serving as a Special Constable).
• Must be in good physical and medical condition, and capable of handling difficult prisoners.
• No criminal record for which a pardon has not been received.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with (sometimes abusive) prisoners, police personnel, judges and other members of the court system, government agencies, and members of the public, and establish and maintain effective working relationships, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Self-control (including the ability to work with difficult prisoners).
• Good organizational skills, and the ability to be adaptable when performing assignments.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Integrity.

Successful applicants will be subject to the following tests and assessments:

• Application/Resume review
• Must pass the PREP physical test
• Administrative testing
• Medical Assessment
• Psychological Assessment

APPLICATION PROCESS If you are interested in this position, please submit your application (i.e. cover letter and resume) to the City of Hamilton Careers website (https://www.hamilton.ca/jobs-city/current-opportunities) Vaccine Verification \xe2\x80\x93 As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton. By applying, you agree that the statements made by you are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge. Further, you understand that any falsification of statements, misrepresentations, and/or deliberate omission or concealment of information may be considered just cause for dismissal. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for testing and/or an interview will be contacted. The Hamilton Police Service is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation for testing, interview, or employment purposes.







Hamilton Police Service (HPS) HPS provides policing to over 536,000 residents in the City of Hamilton. In 2016, HPS answered over 194,000 911 calls for assistance, and responded to over 301,000 events in the community. We have over 1,200 employees and our mission is to serve and protect in partnership with our communities. Join us as we work toward making Hamilton the best place to raise a child and age successfully.

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