HAMILTON POLICE SERVICE (HPS) NOTICE OF A CIVILIAN CAREER OPPORTUNITY
PART-TIME SPECIAL CONSTABLE POOL 4-6 vacancies - Starting April 30, 2018
City of Hamilton PeopleSoft Posting Job ID
#13364
Job Title: Part-time
Special Constable, Court Security or Custody/Reception
Job Location: Based out
of the John Sopinka Court House, located at 45 Main Street East in Hamilton, or
the Central Police Station, located at 155 King William, but will be required
to respond to other locations, as necessary
Hours of Work: Up to
12-hour rotating shifts (starting at 0700 or 1900 hours if working at the
Central Police Station, or anywhere between 7:00 am and 10:00 am if working at
one of the Court Houses) in a 24 hour/day, 365 day/year operation, including
weekends and holidays, working anywhere from 0-48 hours per week, typically not
more than 24 hours per week. Must be
flexible in adapting to revised schedules, as required, to cope with exigencies
and unforeseen requirements of Court Services or Custody/Reception. Salary: Starting rate is $31.614 per hour, plus 14%
in lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay Status/Length: Part-time Regular and Temporary As Required
Updated: April 2017 The Hamilton Police Service (HPS) is currently looking to fill
Part-time Special Constable positions in the John Sopinka Court House, or one
of our other Court Facilities, and at the Central Police Station, working in
Custody or at the Main Reception desk, starting April 30, 2018.
Job Summary for Special Constable, Court Security Under the direction of the Special Constable Supervisor, Court
Security, the Special Constable is responsible for the care, control, and
transportation of prisoners, and the overall security of the assigned court
facilities.
General Duties 1. Maintain visual and audible monitoring of cell areas to ensure
the security and control of prisoners, including the use of electronic
monitoring equipment.
2. Initiate and/or ensure appropriate documents accompany all prisoners.
3. Search court rooms, cells, and all adjoining areas daily, prior
to the commencement of proceedings, to ensure a safe and secure environment.
4. Search persons entering the court facilities, utilizing the walk
through metal detectors and handheld wands, when directed. May be required to effect an arrest, when
necessary, and complete relevant reports.
5. Transport prisoners between courts, detention centres, and
holding areas. Transportation will also
include out-of-town and out-of-province escorts.
6. Search and classify new prisoners, secure seized items, and
complete Records of Arrest. Secure and
process Records of Arrest for prisoners already in custody.
7. Assist all levels of the judicial system, as required (e.g.
acquiring forms).
8. Notify related social services, and assist in coordinating
contact with prisoners.
9. Administer first aid, and accompany prisoners to medical
treatment facilities, when necessary.
10. Respond to inquiries in person, by phone, portable radio, and
email, and/or relay calls and messages to appropriate personnel.
11. Maintain daily notebook for court purposes.
12. Attend and successfully complete Use of Force Training on an
annual basis.
13. Perform other duties, as assigned, related to the major
responsibilities of the job.
Job Summary for Special Constable, Custody/Reception Under the direction of the Reception Supervisor, the Special
Constable, Custody/Reception will assist police personnel in physically
searching and caring for prisoners in the holding cells as well as process
first level complaints and inquiries from the public when performing reception
duties.
General Duties
1. Assist the Custody Officer with the preparation of arrest
notices as well as booking, searching, lodging, and releasing prisoners.
2. Conduct regular visual inspections of holding cells.
3. Monitor security cameras and alarm panels. Issue keys and pass cards to authorized
personnel.
4. Log and maintain prisoner property.
5. Respond to inquiries in person, by phone, or email, and/or relay
calls and messages to appropriate personnel.
6. Prepare a variety of documents such as Missing Person, Elopee,
Suspect Description, and Occurrence Reports.
7. Assist in prisoner movement to and from Custody, within the City
of Hamilton, and the Province of Ontario.
8. Assist the Custody Officer in assessing prisoner injuries and
administer first aid and prescribed medication, when required. Arrange for ambulance service. Notate details on the Arrest Notice form.
9. Monitor and respond to Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC)
messages.
10. Maintain a daily notebook for Court purposes.
11. Attend and successfully complete Use of Force training on an
annual basis.
12. Perform other duties, as assigned, related to the major
responsibilities of the job.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Not applicable.
Working Conditions: The
duties of this position may involve many physical and mental challenges, while
maintaining a respectful and professional demeanor. Some of the
challenges include having physical contact with members of the public and
the prisoner population (e.g. wanding, monitoring of cells, prisoner movement),
which may present a variety of health and/or personal safety issues, such as
exposure to contagious diseases (e.g. head lice, colds, influenza, Hep C, HIV,
etc.) poor hygiene, and aggressive or violent behavior.
Physical & Sensory Demands/Dexterity: Assignments will involve activities such as
walking, standing, talking, listening, driving, cell extractions, prisoner
searches, reading, writing, using a personal computer, bending, lifting, and
sitting for extended periods of time.
Training is expected to commence April 30, 2018 and will
include: * In-class/academic training * Use of Force training * Block training
In addition, five (5) to six (6) weeks of on-the-job training
will be provided.
The incumbent must successfully complete all Special Constable
training and requirements for appointment as a Special Constable with the
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
Required Competencies
1. Education: Minimum grade 12, or the equivalent. 2. Experience: Minimum six (6) months of previous related
experience. 3. Certificates/Licenses/Apprenticeships: Valid Class G Driver's Licence, or the
equivalent, with no more than six (6) accumulated demerit points, permitting
you to drive an automobile in Ontario with full driving privileges, as well as
valid Standard First Aid and CPR (Basic Rescuer Level C) certification. Candidates must be able to obtain/keep a
Special Constable Appointment designation, throughout their time in this
position. 4. Must
be in good physical and medical condition, and capable of handling difficult
prisoners. Candidates must complete the
HPS PREP Fitness Test, without shuttle run, if they do not have a current OACP
PREP test (see HPS PREP YouTube video for further details). 5. No
criminal record for which a pardon has not been received. 6. Effective
verbal and written communication skills. 7. Good
interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with
(sometimes abusive) prisoners, police personnel, judges and other members of
the court system, government agencies, and members of the public, and establish
and maintain effective working relationships, and work effectively as part of a
team. 8. Ability
to learn and comply with established procedures. 9. Good
organizational skills. 10. Ability
to use a personal computer and maintain accurate records. 11. Integrity. 12. Self-control (including the ability to
work with difficult prisoners). 13. Adaptability. If you think you have what it takes "To be the best"
and are interested in this challenging opportunity, please send us a cover
letter and resume (all one document, cover letter first) indicating why you are
interested in this role, and provide clear evidence as to why we should
consider you for one of these demanding yet highly sought after positions (e.g.
previous experience in a similar role).
Also, please provide a response to the following in your cover
letter:
·
Provide an example from your life
experiences that demonstrates your ability to work effectively as part of a
team. ·
Provide an example from your life
experiences that demonstrates your ability to effectively handle a difficult
person or a difficult situation. ·
Are you currently employed fulltime or
part-time? ·
If you are currently employed, why are you
considering leaving your current position or looking for alternate
employment? ·
How much notice would you need to give, if
you were to leave your current employer? ·
If you are not currently employed, what is
the reason for leaving your last position? Posting Deadline and Instructions Applications (i.e. cover letter and resume – all one document,
cover letter first, name across the top of first page) are to be submitted via
the City of Hamilton’s Careers website before 11:59 pm on Wednesday, December 20,
2017.
Please note that the Hamilton Police Service is committed to the
principles of equal opportunity and reflecting the diverse community that we
serve. Fluency in a second language is an asset; please indicate if you
are able to speak another language on your application.
To apply for the position you will need to: ·
Have/create a user name and password for the City of Hamilton Careers
website ·
Upload an application (i.e. cover letter and resume – all one document,
cover letter first) to the City of Hamilton Careers website ·
Complete a questionnaire as part of the online application process |
