2026-09-03 Court Officer S/C

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Wawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Public Service, Superior East (Wawa) detachment, seeks a qualified individual to manage court case files, liaise with the court, and provide court security including offender escorts. This role requires passing a security clearance and obtaining Special Constable status, with mandatory training and assessments.

Candidates must meet government background checks, pass a psychological evaluation if required, and be eligible to obtain the necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma or higher required.
• Ability to pass security clearance and background check.
• Special Constable status or ability to attain it.
• Use of Force certification ability or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Manage court case files and liaise with the court.
• Monitor progress of files through the court system.
• Provide court security for the detachment and court; escort offenders.

Skills

Administrative skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Secondary School Diploma

College diploma

University degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Apply By:Thursday, September 3, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Competition Status:Application Screening

Approximately 275 individuals applied for this opportunity. We are screening ALL applications received on or before the closing date and rating them against the qualifications outlined in the job ad. Applicants whose resume and cover letter best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications to do the job will be invited to continue in the hiring process.

To learn about our recruitment process, visit our Hiring Process .

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and North East region is seeking a qualified individual to join our Superior East (Wawa) detachment.

Note: During this selection process, candidates are required to undergo mandatory requirements of psychological evaluation, background investigation and security clearance check. Candidates who have successfully completed the psychological evaluation, background investigation and security clearance check will be invited to attend ten (10) weeks of in person training in Orillia. All mandatory requirements as listed must be completed prior to assignment to a team.

About the job

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.

Mandatory requirements

• Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation including a psychological assessment
• Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent), college diploma or university degree (or equivalent)
• Ability to attain and maintain Special Constable status
• Ability to pass and maintain ongoing certification in Use of Force
• Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada

Administrative and Computer Skills

• Proficiency in application software programs to prepare, update, and maintain records.
• Written communication skills to compose and prepare court-related documents.
• Organizational skills to coordinate and track documentation and case file arrangements.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Oral communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with Judges, Crown Attorneys, defense lawyers, police officers, and the public.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to interact with prisoners to ensure cooperation during escort and court proceedings.

Problem Solving and Decision-Making

• Ability to assess documentation requirements and follow up on missing or incorrect paperwork.
• Initiative to identify and resolve issues, such as scheduling conflicts or prisoner attendance errors.
• Decision-making skills related to day-to-day case management and document processing.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

About Us

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 6,400 uniformed officers, 2,900 civilian employees and 530 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.

The Superior East Wawa Detachment is the Administration Centre for Chapleau, Foleyet, White River and Hornepayne Detachments. The detachment consists of one staff sergeant, five sergeants, 20 constables, three administrative assistants and one caretaker. There are ATV, MSV, and Vessel patrols conducted locally.

The Wawa OPP Detachment is also responsible for policing other surrounding communities such as: Dubreuilville, Hawk Junction, Missanabie and the Michipicoten First Nation. The entire patrol zone covers an area of approximately 50,000 square kilometers and includes 240 kilometers of the Trans - Canada Highway and more than 500 kilometers of secondary highways.

Court is held in Wawa once a month for both Criminal and Provincial matters.

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.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

• 1 English Permanent, 34 Pinewood Dr, Wawa, North Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based)
• About security checks: A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities. If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in. Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.