Special Constable

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a fulltime employee and includes employermatched contributions.
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POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for enforcing the York Region and applicable local Municipal bylaws applicable to transit the Criminal Code of Canada and other related federal and provincial statutes on or in relation to all York Region Transit and affiliated properties as well as providing customer service assistance and security protection to all York Region Transit patrons equipment and properties.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures consistent and nondiscriminatory enforcement of the relevant applicable bylaws including processing and arresting persons in contravention of relevant federal and provincial laws/statutes on York Region Transit and affiliated properties.
• Issues appropriate offence notices summonses or appearance notices to individuals for noncompliance.
• Assists York Regional Police in the transportation and processing of arrested persons and assists in criminal investigations as required.
• Attends court sessions and provides expert testimony as required.
• Provides first level emergency response assistance as required.
• Conducts patrols of premises protects site or evidence obtains statements from witnesses and provides first aid and/or assistance as required.
• Responds investigates alarms and provides assistance as needed.
• Investigates and resolves any issues involving fraudulent activities customer inquiries issues and concerns in accordance to operating procedures.
• Performs crowd control as required.
• Participates in presentations to relevant stakeholders provides information and promotes the awareness of enforcement safety issues and crime prevention programs.
• Liaises with York Regional Police other enforcement agencies and various levels of court services on enforcement issues.
• Provides onthejob training to new Enforcement Staff.
• Ensures all individual documents and information are maintained confidentially.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a Community College program in Law Enforcement or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three 3 years of security law enforcement or customer facing experience or related experience in dealing with the public and enforcement procedures.
• Valid Standard First Aid Level C and CPR certification.
• Minimum vision and hearing standards as defined by the relevant governing bodies.
• Successful completion of the Skills Assessment and the physical fitness requirements.
• Medical screening and psychological testing interview and assessment all as defined by the Constable Selection System.
• Valid Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) certificate.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Police Background Investigation for the purposes of obtaining Special Constable Status.
• Successful completion of the Special Constable training program.
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices.
• Ability to demonstrate the Regions core competencies.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite and use of virtual platforms.
• Ability to interpret and apply the Criminal Code of Canada York Region and applicable local Municipal bylaws applicable to transit and other related provincial and federal statutes.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise good judgement and discretion in dealing with the public.
• Ability to work shifts including nights weekends and holidays as required.
• Strong ability to develop relationships and work in a welcoming and inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated and where everyone can develop to their full potential.
• Ability to work independently and with teams and with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Valid Ontario Class G drivers license free of serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act.
• Ability to work in all/extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to work outside regular business hours as required.

NOTE: To submit a full application please click the link for the Special Constable Application form below under Additional Information. Add application and supporting documentation in your resume profile.

This is a continuous posting based on operational need and will be used to fill upcoming opportunities. The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. We are currently looking to hire for onboarding sessions towards the end of the year.