Amended - Court Officer

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the North West Region Commander are seeking two qualified individuals 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. To provide court security services for the detachment and court and to participate in the escort of offenders.?

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.

Red Lake Detachment, situated on Highway 105 north of Highway 17, provides policing services to the Municipality of Red Lake, Town of Ear Falls and surrounding unorganized areas within the District of Kenora including hectares of pristine waterways, wilderness, provincial highways and trails. The Red Lake Detachment also coordinates operational support and administers the North West Region Provincial Deployment Program, in addition to serving as the liaison detachment to the Pikangikum First Nation Police.

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 class G Licence

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• 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 application software programs. 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.

• Written communication skills to compose and prepare court-related documents.

• Interpersonal skills to work in a team environment.

• 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 prisoners fail to attend court due to error, making appropriate emergency arrangements to have him/her appear in court, as required.

• As part of the OPP Values, ability to maintain the highest degree of integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality and professional discipline while performing your duties as a Court Officer.

Additional information:

Note: During this selection process, candidates are required to undergo mandatory requirements of psychological evaluation, background investigation and security clearance check. Top candidates who have successfully completed the psychological evaluation, background investigation and security clearance check will be invited to attend four (4) weeks of in person training in Orillia. Training will include: First Aid & CPR, Provincial & Federal legislation, Use of Force and Police Powers training. All mandatory requirements as listed must be completed prior to assignment to the detachment.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement in this job posting.

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 # 24-114 showing how your qualifications, training and experience relate to the position to: David Lamme.

Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Telephone: 807-727-2418

Email: david.lamme@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.