Support Services Special Constable
January 2024
Support Services Special Constable – Contract Position
Saugeen Shores is a growing community located on the Lake Huron coastline in Bruce County and covers 170 square kilometers. Saugeen Shores is the amalgamated municipalities of Port Elgin, Saugeen Township and Southampton.
The Saugeen Shores Police Service is accepting applications from candidates for the position of Support Services Special Constable for a 1-year contract beginning April 8th 2024, and concluding on April 7th 2025. This position will have the possibility of a renewal option or evolution to a fulltime position contingent upon performance and budget approvals.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Report and be accountable directly to the Inspector i/c Operations for the effectiveness and efficiencies of the police service
• Maintain an understanding of relevant Service practice, legislation, regulations, General Orders and the Adequacy Standards Regulation
• Liaise with all levels of the organization, members of the Judiciary, Crown Attorneys, Court support, other Police agencies, municipal agencies and other related agencies
• Prisoner care and control
• facilitating virtual court proceedings of in-custody persons
• Fleet management (Audit car checks)
• Station equipment repairs, maintenance & supplies
• Property management in coordination with Sergeant i/c of Property management including:
o Seized/Found property management
o Controlled substances management
o Firearms Registry
o Disposal/return of property
o Auctions
o SPMD – Seized Property Management Directorate
• Community Watch Liaison
• Participate in various committees as required
• By-law Compliance
• Any other duties assigned.
NOTE: The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed under the position title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.
Compensation:
Compensation will be paid in accordance with the Civilian Collective Agreement wage rates for a Special Constable depending on experience.
Minimum Requirements:
• be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
• be at least 18 years of age;
• be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position, having regard to your own safety and the safety of members of the public;
• Secondary school diploma or its equivalent. (Note: official transcripts and diplomas will be required). Where education has been completed outside Ontario, official proof of equivalency must be obtained by contacting the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training;
• be of good moral character and habits, meaning that you are an individual other people would look upon as being trustworthy and having integrity.
In addition, you must:
• possess a valid driver's license with no more than six accumulated demerit-points, permitting you to drive an automobile in Ontario with full driving privileges;
• have current certification in CPR and first aid by the time the offer of employment is given;
• be able to pass a security clearance as well as background investigation, credit and reference checks.
Pardons: If you have any criminal convictions under a federal statute, you must obtain a pardon. If you have 'Findings of Guilt' which have resulted in absolute or conditional discharges, the records must be 'sealed' by the RCMP.
(This will be done automatically following one year if the absolute discharge is registered after July 24,1992. For a conditional discharge, this will be done automatically following three years if the conditional discharge is registered after July 24,1992. Otherwise you must apply to have these records sealed.)
Application Package must include:
• Cover Letter
• Detailed Resume including volunteer work and dates
• Reference letters
• Government issued ID (i.e. driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, OHIP card, etc.)
• Copies of Official transcripts and Certificates (high-school, College, or University)
• Applicants educated outside of Canada may be required to produce an Ontario equivalency assessment document.
• Previous workplaces within the last 5 years
• Driver’s abstract record from the Ministry of Transportation (Ontario)
• Criminal Record Check (CPIC query)
• Photocopy of High School transcripts and diploma Photocopies of College and/or University transcripts (even if incomplete) *
• Photocopies of College and/or University diploma (if achieved)
• Photocopy of CPR (Level "C") and First Aid certification (up-to-date)
Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated continuous learning beyond high school and a commitment to working with the community. The candidate selection process will reflect the dedication of the Saugeen Shores Police Service to the principles of Equal Opportunity.
All applications must be received by February 9th 2024.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit your application in person or by mail to the Saugeen Shores Police Service
Attention Kevin Zettel – Chief of Police
Saugeen Shores Police Service
1240 MacKenzie Road; P.O Box 1269
Port Elgin ON N0H2C0