Amended - Court Officer

AMENDMENT: Changed from permanent to temporary.
The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the North West Region Commander 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.
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.
North West Region provides police services from nine detachments within its boundaries of approximately 526,417 square kilometers, extending from the eastern border of Manitoba, the
northern border of the State of Minnesota and White River to the east. The North West Region consists of the districts of Kenora, Rainy River and Thunder Bay and is divided between eastern and central time zones.
The Dryden OPP have a long history of demonstrating their professionalism and experience in serving the Municipalities of Machin and Ignace, and ensuring the safety of motorists travelling on the busy section of the Trans-Canada Highway that threads through the communities. In February 2022, the Dryden OPP undertook the responsibility of policing the 8000 residents of Dryden from the Dryden Police Service, and the deep roots of community focused policing will continue to guide our successful future.
Our team of uniform officers and administrative professionals rely on a close and collective culture to provide a robust and proactive approach to investigative excellence, traffic safety, community engagement and criminal interdiction. Detachment members respond to a wide range of calls for service in an area of over 16,000 square kilometers, utilizing patrol vehicles, ATV's, snow machines and marine vessels to best serve the diverse communities within the detachment cluster.
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.
• Valid Ontario Drivers Licence

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of Ministry policies and procedures (including Records Management System procedures) and legislation related to court proceedings, administration and documentation to coordinate detachment activities at court and ensure appropriate preparation and completion of all required court documents and information.
• 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 processes and procedures for prisoner search to conduct searches of prisoners and persons taken into custody at court proceedings. Knowledge of basic prisoner care as prescribed by policy to attend to and escort persons in custody. 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.
• 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 regarding continuity of drug exhibits in court, as required. Interpersonal skills to interact with prisoners to elicit their cooperation while escorting them to and from court appearances and cells. Ability to work in a team environment.
• Written communication skills to compose and prepare court-related documents.
• Problem solving skills to assess documentation and information requirements for crown prosecutors et al and follows up with paperwork that has not been included in crown briefs or has not been prepared, in the process of managing case files. Ability to resolve situations when prisoner does not attend court due to error, making appropriate emergency arrangements to have him/her appear in court, as required. Possess the ability to make decisions regarding day-to-day case management and document composition, processing, and routing.

Additional information:

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement in this job posting.
Restricted to fixed term and regular employees of the Ontario Public Service working or living within 125 kms of 15550 Highway 17 East, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z2.

Application instructions:

Resume / cover letter must be received no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date. Submit quoting WIN ID # (if applicable) and file # 24-061 showing how your qualifications, training and experience relate to the position to: Staff Sergeant Mitchell Davis.
Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
Telephone: 807-220-5864
Email: mitchell.davis@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 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.