Prisoner Escort Officer (Contract)

The Halton Regional Police Service contributes to the safety and well-being of more than 650,000 residents in Halton Region which includes the Towns of Milton, Halton Hills and Oakville, and the City of Burlington. It is our continual pursuit of excellence that keeps Halton at the forefront of policing and as a leader in the public safety arena. Through upstream approaches, partner collaboration, training, community engagement and a strong focus on inclusion and diversity, we have been able to maintain Halton’s status as the safest Canadian municipality with a population of 100,000 or more. This is exemplified through deep collaboration between our growing team of over 1,100 members and our residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipal governments.

Are you looking for a challenging opportunity? We are currently recruiting for 8 Prisoner Escort Officers – Contract – Temporary As Required - 6 months with the possibility of future extensions working for the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) in our Court Services Unit.

The HRPS proudly supports the growing communities of Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and Halton Hills (Georgetown and Acton).

As a Prisoner Escort Officer (Custody Officer), in our Court Services Unit, you will make a difference by providing prisoner transportation and court security at various police facilities and court locations within the Region of Halton on a relief basis. Duties will include searching, guarding, and controlling prisoners and providing security to court services.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age
• A Canadian citizen or legally eligible to work in Canada
• Good moral character and habits
• Has successfully completed at least four years of secondary school education (i.e. has achieved a High School Diploma) or its equivalent
• Valid Driver’s Licence (minimum Class G) and a good driving record
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificate
• Previous experience communicating with the public, dealing with a variety of situations, and resolving problems and responding, de-escalating difficult or crisis will be considered an asset.
• Pass the Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP) test

You will also possess the following non-technical attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior interpersonal, teamwork, customer service, listening and problem-solving skills
• Able to adapt to a variety of situations

Work Schedule:

• Must be available to work a variety of shifts and/or short notice shifts that occur during the week, weekends and recognized statutory holidays (e.g. twelve (12) hour rotating shifts in a 24/7 environment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours of work due to the court system.

Location:

For this position, you will be expected to work in a variety of sites (i.e. courthouses and central lock up facility) throughout the Halton Region or other agencies/facilities on a regular basis.

What We Offer:

• We provide our employees with a competitive salary ($58.45 per hour), training and development opportunities, onsite fitness opportunities, access to wellness resources and participation in a defined benefit pension plan – Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S.).
• This position is based at Halton Region and offers candidates an exciting workplace opportunity, away from the hectic commute to the city.
• We offer the opportunity to join a progressive work environment with a leading police service. Our Service is committed to the values of Trust and Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Teamwork and Justice.

Note: The successful applicant will need to pass a background check to the satisfaction of the Service which will include reference checks with previous employers, verification of educational achievements, and a criminal background screen.

How to be Considered for This Exciting Opportunity:

Please apply online with a resume and a detailed letter outlining your experience and skills and how they relate to this role with the Service. This should be forwarded in confidence to our Staffing Advisor, Human Resource Services, quoting Competition 51-C-26A by July 8, 2026. All applications must be submitted to the Service’s on-line system to be considered for this vacancy.

Upon receiving your application, you will be requested to provide the following information

• Provide a copy of your current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate
• Submit your school transcripts (high school and/or post-secondary education)
• Provide a copy of a valid Driver’s License (minimum Class G)

**Various skill assessments may be administered as part of the selection criteria**

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, rank, or select candidates at any stage of our recruitment or hiring process. All applications and candidate evaluations are reviewed directly by our staffing team.

Internal applicants will be given first consideration for this position. The Service reserves the right to review and evaluate qualified internal candidates before considering external applicants. External candidates may be reviewed only if no suitable internal candidate is identified.

The Halton Regional Police Service strives to be an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage and welcome applications from all who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and/or the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) during any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to remove any barriers. Please do not hesitate to let us know by contacting us for assistance at civilianrecruiting@haltonpolice.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our organization. Only those who are selected to advance through the recruitment process will be contacted by our team.