Special Constable

KNOWLEDGE

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong and effective interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills; and the ability to be diplomatic, tactful, patient and courteous while providing a high level of customer service
• Strong situational assessment, analytical, problem solving and decision making skills, including the ability to apply these skills in stressful, challenging and potentially dangerous situations
• Knowledge of de-escalation strategies
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) , Sharepoint and the Internet
• Able to build and maintain relationships within the community, with stakeholders and other agencies
• Solid administrative and organizational skills to prioritize and complete planned/unplanned duties including investigations, patrol, enforcement activities, incident/emergency response, criminal/internal investigations, etc.
• Be of good moral character and habits
• Possess cultural awareness, value diversity and be sensitive to others
• Work independently, with minimal supervision, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a team
• Able to be available for unplanned overtime, work a variety of scheduled shifts, including split shifts, weekends and evenings
• WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
• Various language requirements: English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Reliability Clearance to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction.
• Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated.
• Meet eligibility requirements for appointment as a Special Constable, which are: Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada Lawfully eligible to work in Canada At least 18 years of age Not been convicted of a criminal offence or been convicted of an offence for which a pardon has been granted. Proof of valid Standard First Aid Certificate and valid CPR-Level C Must learn, meet and maintain Transit Special Constable Services standard in the use of oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray, baton and the use of force continuum Candidates will be required to undergo physical fitness testing with the Transit Special Constable Recruiters. Candidates will be required to successfully complete the Ontario Police Fitness PIN test. Candidates will also be required to undergo other investigations/checks to include: Fingerprinting Driver's licence history Credit check Background reference check Written MMPI Interview with Psychologist
• Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• Lawfully eligible to work in Canada
• At least 18 years of age
• Not been convicted of a criminal offence or been convicted of an offence for which a pardon has been granted.
• Proof of valid Standard First Aid Certificate and valid CPR-Level C
• Must learn, meet and maintain Transit Special Constable Services standard in the use of oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray, baton and the use of force continuum
• Candidates will be required to undergo physical fitness testing with the Transit Special Constable Recruiters. Candidates will be required to successfully complete the Ontario Police Fitness PIN test.
• Candidates will also be required to undergo other investigations/checks to include: Fingerprinting Driver's licence history Credit check Background reference check Written MMPI Interview with Psychologist
• Fingerprinting
• Driver's licence history
• Credit check
• Background reference check
• Written MMPI
• Interview with Psychologist
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
• We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
• The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
• The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
• Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca .
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