Special Constable – CERT - Internal

Brantford Police Service • Brant, ON

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Sergeant i/c CERT working rotating day and afternoon/evening shifts, the incumbent provides law enforcement coverage primarily focused on the Downtown, Entertainment & Education District of the City of Brantford. The Special Constable will be involved in, but not limited to, assisting sworn officers in criminal investigations, community engagement, general public safety/crime prevention, Real Time Operations Centre assignments, and law enforcement commensurate with their Provincial and Federal authorities approved by the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

Requirements

• Previously trained as Outward Facing Special/CERT Constables
• Thorough understanding and good working knowledge of the organizational structure, Routine Orders, Policy and Procedures, practices within the Service, as it pertains to duties performed
• Thorough understanding of the use of force model
• Basic knowledge of the court system
• Working knowledge of standard office software on personal computers
• Working knowledge of data entry on mainframe systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make good decisions
• Ability to use tactical communication and de-escalation techniques
• Ability to work with a focus on customer service
• Be aware and respectful of cultural and indigenous themes and topics
• Ability to make decisions on fact and observations and not on personal biases
• Ability to observe, retain and prepare clear, concise and accurate reports and operate general office equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of comprehension and to handle the public with courtesy and authority
• Capable of handling multi-tasks, produce work under strict and definitive deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assisting sworn officers in criminal investigations
• Community engagement
• General public safety/crime prevention
• Real Time Operations Centre assignments
• Law enforcement commensurate with Provincial and Federal authorities approved by the Ministry of the Solicitor General
• Guarding and transporting prisoners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed