Prisoner Escort Officer

The Prisoner Escort Officer role is responsible for transporting and escorting prisoners. Duties may include :

• Providing security and control during transporting and escorting of prisoners.
• Escorting prisoners to and from Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice courtrooms.
• Transporting prisoners to and from Ministry institutions and divisional holding cells.
• Performing strip or pat down searches of prisoners brought into cell areas.
• Applying security restraints to inmates being transported to and from detention facilities or courtrooms.
• Screening the public entering the courthouse for weapons.
• Answering telephone inquiries from internal personnel, Court Clerks, Judicial members, divisional officers, other police services and Ministry of Corrections personnel.
• Maintaining accurate records.
• Inspecting vehicles, handcuffs, cells, and defensive weapons to ensure safety and reliability.