Special Constable

Requisition ID: 20046
Department: Transit Services Dept.
Service: Safety, Regulatory, Trng & Dev Service
Branch: Special Constable Branch
Employment Type: Full-time Temporary positions - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 5500
Salary Information: $80 893,28 - $95 168,32 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Transit Services - OC Transpo
Application Close: 30/06/2026

NOTE: Applications / resumes received will be used to staff current and on-going requirements until June 30, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

Special Constables serving with the City of Ottawa Transit Services are appointed by the Ottawa Police Services Board, with approval from the Minister of the Solicitor General, in accordance with the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2024.

Upon appointment, Special Constables are designated as Peace Officers, as defined under Section 2 of the Criminal Code of Canada, and are granted the legal authority to enforce federal, provincial, and municipal laws within the scope of their duties.

You are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of passengers, employees, Transit Services property, vehicles, and the general public.

Work is performed in accordance with relevant federal, provincial and municipal legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines including but not limited to: Criminal Code of Canada, Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 Provincial Offences Act, Trespass to Property Act, and applicable municipal bylaws.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of community college Police Foundations or Law and Security Certificate.

Minimum of 2 years of law enforcement experience which may include security, policing and corrections.

Related experience in dealing with people and enforcement procedures may be considered as alternate relevant experience

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

First Aid and CPR/AED certificate

Valid Ontario unrestricted class G driver's license (or provincial equivalent)

Enhanced reliability clearance including fingerprinting, credit check, interviews, investigations and background reference checks.

KNOWLEDGE

• Good knowledge of security or law enforcement operations, as well as the duties of a Special Constable with Peace Officer authority, including the use/application of the Criminal Code of Canada, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Trespass to Property Act, Provincial Offences Act, Liquor Licence Control Act, Safe Streets Act, Mental Health Act, Cannabis Control Act, Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Smoke Free Ontario Act, Courts of Justice Act, MFIPPA, , and the City of Ottawa Transit By-law, 2007-268 as amended
• Policies and procedures affecting Transit operations including standard operating procedures and emergency standing orders
• Court processes and procedures
• Investigative and evidence gathering techniques
• Crowd control and emergency response techniques
• Dispute resolution techniques
• Personal and physical security methods as well as security equipment
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work independently, with minimal supervision, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a team
• Capable of relating to transit customers, while working in a public environment, and of dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviors
• Possess leadership and negotiation skills
• Possess analytical and problem solving skills
• Possess demonstrated assertiveness and self-control
• Possess strong conflict/dispute/crisis resolution skills
• Able to exercise sound judgement and to make authoritative decisions where time may not permit soliciting advice from senior staff
• Possess computer literacy in MS Office Suite in a Windows environment, including use of Ozone and the Internet
• Able to build and maintain relationships within the community, with stakeholders and other agencies
• Able to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of all people and cultures
• Possess organizational and time management skills to deal effectively with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, and deadlines
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and report writing skills
• Possess neat and legible handwriting
• Possess effective public relations and public speaking skills
• Able to use portable corporate communications technologies, such as 2-way radio, etc.
• Able to drive a City vehicle
• Possess a work record of good attendance/job performance
• Be of good moral character and habits
• Able to be respectful, to relate to Transit customers, co-workers and the general public, and to work in a non-confrontational manner
• Possess cultural awareness, value diversity and be sensitive to others
• Able to display tact and diplomacy
• Able to deal with physical situations and physically control/restrain others when necessary
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Able to be available for unplanned overtime, work a variety of scheduled shifts, including split shifts, weekends and evenings

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: Various language requirements.
  Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing.
  Some positions Designated Day 1 Ready – immediate requirement for language proficiency: French: oral, English: oral, reading, writing. Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.
  Some positions Designated Bilingual - Specific level of language proficienty: French: oral, English: oral, reading, writing. Candidates who do not meet language requirements will be required to participate in training.
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
• Meet eligibility requirements for appointment as a Special Constable, which are: Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada Lawfully eligible to work in Canada At least 18 years of age Not been convicted of a criminal offence or been convicted of an offence for which a pardon has been granted. Proof of valid Standard First Aid Certificate and valid CPR-Level C Must learn, meet and maintain Transit Special Constable Services standard in the use of oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray, baton and the use of force continuum Candidates will be required to undergo physical fitness testing with the Transit Special Constable Recruiters. Candidates will be required to successfully complete the Ontario Police Fitness PIN test. Candidates will also be required to undergo other investigations/checks to include: Fingerprinting Driver's licence history Credit check Background reference check Written MMPI Interview with Psychologist
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.