Protection Officer (Constable Rank)

Employment and Social Development Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Uniform provided

Health, dental, and vision plans

Public Service Pension Plan

35-hour work week

4 weeks paid vacation

On-site fitness facilities

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Downtown Ottawa location

Near Parliament Station and OC Transpo

Job summary

Parliamentary Protective Service is recruiting for frontline protection officers to safeguard Parliament and visitors in a busy, high-security environment in Ottawa. The role requires on-site presence with rotating 24/7 shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to carry firearms and wear a uniform.

Applicants must meet security clearances and bilingual requirements. The salary ranges from $69,040 to $90,849 annually for a ZZ-TRA-00-PSG-06 level, with a

Qualifications

• Essential education: Post-secondary education or an acceptable combination of education, training, and relevant experience (minimum 2 years).
• Essential experience: Experience providing client service in a professional, team-based operational environment while exercising sound judgment, responsibility, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Protection Officers (Constables) protect Parliament and visitors in a safe, secure environment.
• On-site presence required with 24/7 rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Carry out duties with integrity, professionalism and sound judgment under stressful situations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Situational awareness

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent

Job description

Parliamentary Protective Service- Frontline Operations

Selection process number
2026-PPS-SPP-OPS-PRP24

Salary
$69,040 to $90,849-(Salary under review) Annual salary is based on a 35-hour work week.

Level
ZZ-TRA-00-PSG-06 Group and Level.

Who can apply
Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in Canada.

Duties
Protection Officers (Constables) play a vital role in protecting the Parliamentary community and the millions who visit the Precinct each year. The Protection Officers (Constables) are armed personnel responsible for ensuring Parliament is safe and accessible so parliamentarians can carry out their legislative duties in a safe and secure environment.On-site presence required. Shifts rotate 24/7, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays.

Work environment
The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is responsible for all matters with respect to physical security throughout the parliamentary precinct and Parliament Hill. It delivers layered, intelligence-led protection in one of Canada’s most symbolic and complex environments. PPS is a trusted expert and leader in protective services, driven by purpose, agility and vigilance. With a united, engaged, and empowered workforce committed to the pursuit of excellence, our strength is in collaboration with partners through integrated and intelligence-led operations.The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. The PPS has its own classification, compensation system and staffing regime. Persons appointed to the PPS continue to be part of the federal government.

What we offer:

• Paid Training
• Employer provided uniform
• Health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
• Public Service Pension Plan
• 35-hour standard work week
• Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation annually
• Free on-site fitness facilities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
• Proximity to O-Train’s Parliament Station and most main OC Transpo and STO bus lines

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - For PPS Enhanced Reliability Status (ERS):All candidates must obtain both a Site Access Clearance and a PPS Enhanced Reliability Status. To initiate the PPS security screening process, candidates will be required to complete a personal history questionnaire, a pre interview questionnaire, and undergo fingerprinting.The security screening process involves a comprehensive background investigation to assess the candidate’s reliability, honesty, trustworthiness, loyalty to Canada and reliability as it relates to that loyalty. This security screening investigation includes, but is not limited to, a loyalty assessment, law enforcement verifications, financial verifications, internet inquiries, as well as personal and employment reference checks. Candidates will also be required to participate in a security screening interview, which will cover a range of topics needed to complete the security screening assessment.Candidates should be aware that participation in, or completion of, the recruitment process does not guarantee eligibility for a PPS security screening. Security screening is conducted as a separate process, and the outcome may be influenced by several factors, including the length of time an individual has resided in Canada and the resulting ability to verify required background information. Interactions with law enforcement, credit history, personal associations, and other relevant security considerations may also affect a candidate’s eligibility to be granted the required security screening level and may influence the time needed to complete the security screening process.Candidates who do not meet the security screening requirements will not be granted the required security screening level and therefore be removed from the hiring process as it is a condition of employment.

Must be able to attend and successfully complete the full 12-week PPS Recruit Training Program and obtain all required certifications.Ability and willingness to carry a firearm and other intervention tools.Ability and willingness to wear and maintain a uniform, including soft body armor.Ability and willingness to work rotational shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays.Ability and willingness to work overtime or on short notice to meet operational requirements.Ability and willingness to stand and walk for extended periods.Physically able to carry approximately 25 lbs of equipment periodically throughout a 12-hour shift on a rotating schedule.Ability and willingness to testify in a court of law if required.Ability to remain composed and exercise sound judgment when exposed to stressful, emotionally charged, rapidly evolving, or potentially traumatic situations.Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain the required security clearance prior to employment start date.Ability and willingness to successfully complete all pre-requisite evaluations, including testing, interviews, and reference checks.Ability and willingness to successfully complete medical, psychological, and physical assessments related to operational requirements, including hearing and color vision standards.Must have or be able to obtain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:Post-secondary education or an acceptable combination of education, training, and relevant experience. (minimum 2 years)

• Be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials if applicable.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:Experience providing client service in a professional, team-based operational environment while exercising sound judgment, responsibility, and accountability.

Applied / assessed at a later date

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Integrity and professionalism
• Situational awareness and judgment
• Adaptability and resilience under pressure
• Commitment to service excellence

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Bilingual - Imperative(BBB/BBB) - SECOND LANGUAGE SELF-ASSESSMENT:In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your written expression and reading comprehension in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.Try out the self-assessment tests for written expression and reading comprehension by visiting: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET EDUCATION:Post-secondary studies in criminology, law, justice, physical security, or related fields.

ASSET EXPERIENCES:AE1: Experience in a security and/or law enforcement work environment such as, the protection field, detection field, paramedic, public safety, military, policing or other relevant fields related to the position.

AE2: Experience working with diverse populations.

AE3: Experience applying First Aid and CPR training.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.