Parliamentary Protective Service- Frontline Operations

Selection process number
2026-PPS-SPP-OPS-DRP24

Location
Ottawa(Ontario),National Capital Region - Other locations(Ontario)

Salary
$60,639 to $79,797-(Salary under review)

Level
ZZ-TRA-00-PDS-05 group and level (Annual salary is based on a 35-hour work week)

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

Duties
Detection Specialists are public-facing, service-oriented uniform personnel responsible for security screening of all access points to Parliamentary buildings. Requiring constant professionalism, vigilance and sound judgement, Detection Specialists perform screening of people, their belongings, and vehicles using security screening technology to maintain a safe Parliamentary precinct. Shifts rotate 24/7, including nights, weekends, and statutory holidays.

Work environment
The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) plays a key part in ensuring physical security within the Parliamentary precinct. 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 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 and will receive the public service pension plan and public service insurance benefits plan.





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 in office 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

Intent of the process
The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates for a term or indeterminate basis.

Positions to be filled
12

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 will be removed from the hiring process as it is a condition of employment.

- Ability to work rotational shifts, including nights, weekends, and statutory holidays.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability and willingness to wear a uniform, including soft body armor.
- Successful completion of the PPS Recruit Program and required certifications.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance prior to employment start date.
- Ability to successfully complete medical, psychological, and physical assessments.
- Successful completion of all pre-requisite evalua

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