Offender Transport Officer S/C – 12 month Fixed Term Contracts – 5 Positions - AMENDED The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and North East Region are seeking qualified individuals to join our Offender Transport Unit. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging chance, you will maintain the safe and secure custody and control of offenders being transported between detention/correctional and court locations, and to ensure the proper working order of security and restraining equipment and OPP vehicles used in the performance of duties.

Iroquois Falls Detachment: 52 Critchely Avenue, Monteith, ON P0K 1P0

Kapuskasing Detachment: 80 Riverside Drive, Kapuskasing, ON P5N 1B2

Cochrane Detachment: 64 Third Avenue, Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0

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 Offender Transportation Program of the Ontario Provincial Police was formed in 2001. It is responsible for the transportation of male and female, adult and young persons, between secure institutions and the courts, on behalf of municipal police services as well as the OPP. The Offender Transportation Program is a cooperative between the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the OPP, and the Ministry of Children Community and Social Services.

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.





About the job What can I expect to do in this role? To 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.

What you bring to the team 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, landed immigrant or permanent resident status and legally entitled to work in this country

Certification in emergency first aid and CPR Level "C" or Higher

Must meet requirements of basic physical fitness testing and maintain basic level of fitness to provide required safety and security services.

Ability to work shifts and weekends.

Possess valid G class Ontario Drivers License.

Must adhere to Respectful Workplace and Workplace Violence Prevention Policies.

NOTE: Unless you are a current Offender Transportation Officer you are required to attach; proof of First Aid and CPR Level “C” and a current Drivers Abstract (no older than one month prior to initial job posting date) with your resume. Applications received without the required documents will not be considered valid.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of related policies and procedures and relevant sections of legislation, including Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Ministry of Correctional Services Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Knowledge of secure handling of weapons and contraband to properly handle such items found on offenders. Knowledge of inmate sub-culture and prisoner jargon to understand offenders when observing and communicating with them during transport.

Knowledge of traffic laws of Ontario, basic vehicle maintenance and safety, and standard transport vehicle safety checks (

📌 Offender Transport Officer S/C – 12 month Fixed Term Contracts – 5 Positions - AMENDED (Winnipeg)
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