Position: Special Constable / Offender Transport
Location: Wikwemikong Unceded Territory
Responsible to: Inspector, Divisional Commanders, and Chief of Police of the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service
Salary: $104,874
The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service is accepting applications for Special Constable. Applicants will be required to successfully complete any additional training deemed necessary as a condition of employment. All new hires are expected to have a valid and completed OACP certificate as per attached OACP link www.oacpcertificate.ca.
Summary: The Special Constable program is a great opportunity for members to learn on the job roles and responsibilities of a General Law Enforcement Officer and will be responsible to the Inspector, Divisional Commanders, and the Chief of Police.
Primary Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Transport of prisoners, guard, reporting of inmates, and fingerprinting.
- Provides court security during court hours for judges and other court staff, adult and young offenders, Crown Attorneys or other prosecutors and the general public, where required.
- Schedules sufficient court security personnel to ensure adequate coverage.
- Assumes responsibility for offenders while they are on-site for court appearances, monitoring their activities and performing searches, as required.
- Arrange for prisoner transport. Escorts prisoners between various locations, i.e., cells, counsel room in building and to and from various correctional/holding facilities.
- Manages all case files, including criminal cases, assisting the Crown and preparing or ensuring preparation and proper completion of all related information and documentation by uniformed officers.
- Presents and swears information, warrants, and KGB statements as commissioner of oaths; issues subpoenas for witnesses (police and civilian); prepares and processes various court-related documents and serves or ensures appropriate notices are served, as required by law.
- Liaises with and responds to inquiries from uniformed officers, Crown Attorney’s office, defence counsel, accused persons, victims, witnesses and personnel from various agencies including probation and parole office, immigration, police, correctional facilities to obtain and update court documentation, to consult on Pre-Charge Diversion (YCJA) and to answer general enquiries regarding court protocol.
- Maintains court-related records and files, e.g., court dockets, disclosures, warrants, and adds all charges to Niche/RMS, and ICON record systems and sends all court orders to Records Clerk for CPIC maintenance (bail release documents, probation orders, prohibition orders.
- Processes all Provincial Offences tickets issued, including reviewing for accuracy, filing with the courthouse and completing or ensuring completion of all necessary documents for trials.
Secondary Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Participating in community events and cultural gatherings.
- Respond to routine and emergency calls with an assigned parent WTPS officer, assisting crime or accident investigations with WTPS officers.
- Assist with vehicle patrol operations as directed.
- Assist with the containment and preservation of crime scenes as directed.
- Assist WTPS members in the development and implementation of projects, acting as a resource to team members and other Units.
- Undertake assignments, including traffic point duty and crowd control, as required.
- Display cultural competence when interacting with members of the community.
- Perform shift work that include weekends and holidays.
- Such other duties, not inconsistent with the above, as the Police Chief should direct.
Requirements:
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada of at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess an OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid class G Ontario Driver Licence.
- Current OACP certificate or equivalency.
- Possess current First Aid/CPR Certification.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Must have awareness of First Nation cultures and traditions.
- Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality a MUST.
- Be prepared to take an Oath/Affirmation of Office and Secrecy.
- Be of good moral character and habits.
- Pass a detailed background check that includes security clearance checks, credit, and reference checks.
Benefits Program:
The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service offers a complete comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- 100% employer paid benefits.
- As part of the benefits program, an additional Flex family spending account of $3,000 per year.
- $5,000 annual mental health clinicians.
- A police service Wellness Coordinator on-site for the staff and their families.
- Continuing education tuition assistance program starting Jan 2026.
The Employment package can be downloaded here. Interested applicants are to forward a completed electronic package, letter of interest, detailed resume, copies of relevant diploma/certificates to:
Attention: Human Resources Manager, Richard Flamand
[email protected]
Posting Deadline: August 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Please note that all applications received will be screened for content and only those selected will be extended a personal interview.
