The following information has been prepared to provide interested applicants with an overview of the Special Constable recruitment process (Custody and Courts), conducted by Human resources, for part-time employment:
· applicant submits a current resume and application (material retained in our active files for one (1) year from the date of receipt - DO NOT submit more than one application per year)
· composition exercise and/or a keyboard test (35 wpm for Custody applicants only) administered
· detailed application form submitted for processing
· applicant must complete the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) and successfully complete a fitness test
· Human Resources conducts security checks on applicant
· primary interview scheduled; applicant required to produce valid copies of First Aid and C.P.R. certificates, Ontario Driver’s Licence, and academic transcripts (e.g. high school, and/or college, university, continuing education courses, etc.) for the Recruiter; have fingerprints and photos taken; and complete and return additional waivers for processing, if required
· extensive employment reference checks conducted by Background Investigators
· “behavioural” based selection interview scheduled
· uniform fitting appointment scheduled
· psychological evaluation arranged (at the expense of the service)
· comprehensive medical examination by family physician scheduled by applicant (at the applicant’s expense, if applicable)
· formal request for Special Constable status made
· written offer of employment mailed to candidate
· Use of Force training scheduled
· badge presentation with the Chief or his designate
Each of the above steps must be successfully completed to proceed in the recruitment process.
Special Constable - Applicant Fitness Information
If recruiting, only successful applicants of academic testing will be contacted to make arrangements for their physical fitness test.
Physical ability is essential when performing some of the duties of a Special Constable for our Court or Custody Branches. Although such tasks do not occur regularly, a Special Constable must be prepared and have the ability to respond in a crisis situation. Thus, in order to perform the Special Constable's job capably, an adequate level of fitness is required.