Prisoner Escort Officer (Contract)

About Halton Regional Police Service:

The Halton Regional Police Service contributes to the safety and well-being of more than 620,000 residents in Halton Region which includes the Towns of Milton, Halton Hills and Oakville, and the City of Burlington. It is our continual pursuit of excellence that keeps Halton at the forefront of policing and as a leader in the public safety arena. Through upstream approaches, partner collaboration, training, community engagement and a strong focus on inclusion and diversity, we have been able to maintain Halton’s status as the safest Canadian municipality with a population of 100,000 or more. This is exemplified through deep collaboration between our growing team of over 1,100 members and our residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipal governments.

Are you looking for a challenging opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Prisoner Escort Officer – Contract – Temporary As Required - 6 months with the possibility of future extensions working for the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) in our Court Bureau.

The HRPS proudly supports the growing communities of Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and Halton Hills (Georgetown and Acton).

As a Prisoner Escort Officer – Contract – Temporary As Required, in our Court Services Unit, you will make a difference by providing prisoner transportation and court security at various police facilities and court locations within the Region of Halton on a relief basis. Duties will include searching, guarding, and controlling prisoners and providing security to court services.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age
• A Canadian citizen or legally eligible to work in Canada
• Good moral character and habits
• Has successfully completed at least four years of secondary school education (i.e. has achieved a High School Diploma) or its equivalent
• Valid Driver’s Licence (minimum Class G) and a good driving record
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificate

Current Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Certificate.

• Previous experience communicating with the public, dealing with a variety of situations, and resolving problems and responding, de-escalating difficult or crisis will be considered an asset.

You will also possess the following non-technical attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior interpersonal, teamwork, customer service, listening and problem solving skills
• Able to adapt to a variety of situations

Work Schedule:

• Must be willing and able to work short notice shifts, which include days, evenings, nights, and weekend shifts.

Location:

For this position, you will be expected to work in a variety of sites (i.e. courthouses and central lock up facility) throughout the Halton Region or other agencies/facilities on a regular basis.

What do we offer:

• This position is based at Halton Region and offers candidates an exciting workplace opportunity, away from the hectic commute to the city
• The Service does not offer any remote working from home option
• The hourly rate for this position is $45.46 per hour

Note: The successful applicant will need to pass a background check to the satisfaction of the Service which will include reference checks with previous employers, verification of educational achievements, and a criminal background screen.

To be considered for this opportunity:

Anyone interested in this opportunity must apply on-line with a resume and a detailed letter outlining their experience and skills. This information should be forwarded to the Staffing Advisor, Human Resource Services, quoting Competition #08-C-24A on February 5, 2024.

Select the job posting “Prisoner Escort Officer- Contract”. Scroll down to the bottom of the webpage of that specific job posting. Click on Apply to this job with a current resume and detailed cover letter quoting Competition #08-C-24A.

Upon receiving your application, you will be requested to provide the following information

• A current Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Certificate
• Provide a copy of your current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate

• Submit your school transcripts (high school and/or post secondary education)
• Provide a copy of a valid Driver’s Licence (minimum Class G)

For further details, please go to www.oacpcertificate.ca)

Note: All successful applicants for this contract must obtain an OACP Certificate before starting their employment with HRPS.

Exceptions: Applicants who are currently employed as a Prisoner Escort Officer with another police service are not required to submit an OACP Certificate with their application package. However, applicants will be expected to participate and pass a fitness assessment at a later date.

All applications must be submitted to the Service’s on-line system to be considered for this vacancy.

No phone calls or emails, please. The Halton Regional Police Service is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We thank all applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please Note: The Halton Regional Police Service and HRPA are working on modernizing the job evaluation program. Once the program has been established, all civilian positions, including this position, will be evaluated under the new job evaluation program which may result in a change to the rate of compensation.

The Halton Regional Police Service is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and /or the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) during any stage of the recruitment process, HR will work with you to remove any barriers. Please do not hesitate to let us know by contacting HR for assistance at civilianrecruiting@haltonpolice.ca.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Salary: From $45.46 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 44 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person