Special Constable – General (POOL)

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A local police service in Ontario is seeking Special Constables to join their Operational Support Branch. This role includes managing custody, providing court security, and engaging with community-safety initiatives. Applicants must meet various qualifications, including secondary education and First Aid certification. The position offers a competitive salary range of CAD 76,392.07 to CAD 90,610.34.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Successful completion of at least four years of secondary education or its equivalent.
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid class G Ontario driver’s license.
• Possess a valid First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties.
• Meet minimum hearing and vision requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage custody and transport of prisoners.
• Provide secure courtroom supervision.
• Engage with community policing strategies.
• Participate in crime prevention and outreach efforts.

Skills

Trustworthiness

Integrity

Community Engagement

Physical Fitness

Education

Secondary Education or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Special Constable – General (POOL)

The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) is committed to delivering professional and ethical policing to the communities we serve. We are seeking community-focused, detail-oriented, and disciplined individuals to join our Operational Support Branch as Special Constables.

As part of the Operational Support Branch, the Special Constable performs a range of duties related to custody management, prisoner transport, court security, and community safety initiatives. This includes working at the TBPS Headquarters Detention Facility, providing secure courtroom supervision, and ensuring the safe and lawful movement of persons in custody.

Special Constables may also be assigned to the Housing Safety Unit, where they support community-based policing strategies by providing a visible and proactive presence within designated housing communities. In this role, they work collaboratively with Thunder Bay Police officers, Thunder Bay District Social Services Board, and community agencies to promote safety, deter criminal activity, and address quality-of-life concerns. Duties may include responding to non-emergency incidents, engaging with vulnerable populations, and participating in crime prevention and outreach efforts.

The Special Constable position is critical to maintaining the integrity of police operations and court processes, while also enhancing community trust through safety-focused initiatives in local housing environments.

Special Constables are not sworn police officers but have limited police powers, duties, and responsibilities as authorized under the CSPA and their appointment.

Qualifications

Applicants for the Special Constable position must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Successful completion of at least four years of secondary education or its equivalent.
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid class G Ontario driver’s license with full driving privileges.
• Possess a valid First Aid and CPR (Basic Rescuer Level) certificate.
• Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position.
• Meet the minimum hearing and vision requirements as per the OACP.
• Be of good moral character and habits, meaning that you are an individual other people would look upon to as being trustworthy and having integrity.

COMPETITION #: 60-2025
POSITION: Special Constable – General (POOL)
DURATION: Temporary full-time position
PAY SCALE: $76,392.07 to $90,610.34

Visit the TBPS Careers webpage to view the job description, access the required links and to find out more details about this position.

Anyone interested in applying to the Special Constable – General POOL position is asked to submit their application to recruitment at thunderbaypolice.ca or by mail to Human Resources, Thunder Bay Police Service, 1200 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 5Z5.

An application should include the following documents:

• OACP Police Officer Application Form
• Cover Letter
• Resume outlining experience
• Proof of secondary education (if applicable)
• Pre-Background Questionnaire
• Personal History Form
• TBPS Waiver Form
• A valid First Aid / CPR certificate
• A hearing and vision assessment as per the OACP Guidelines
• Applicant Survey

Please note: hearing and vision forms must be submitted at or before the background investigation.

Recruitment Process

Phase 1 – Application
Phase 2 – Local Focus and Competency Interview
Phase 3 – Psychological and Fitness Testing (PIN Test with a minimum score of 75%)
Phase 4 – Background Investigation
Phase 5 – Final review of applicant file

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage diversity in our workplace. Accommodation is available for applicants with a disability.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.