Special Constable – General

Special Constable – General

The Thunder Bay Police Service values diversity and supports inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.  The Thunder Bay Police Service is dedicated to developing and promoting professionally skilled employees who reflect the community we serve.

We are currently accepting applications for a Special Constable – General and encourage all candidates who are seeking a rewarding career, who value diversity and are committed to providing our community with exceptional service to apply.

COMPETITION #: 77-2025
POSITION: Special Constable – General
DURATION: 4 permanent full-time
PAY SCALE: $76,392.07 to $90,610.34
DEADLINE TO APPLY: November 10, 2025, at 4:00pm
As a Special Constable, you may be assigned to one or more of the following functional areas:

General Duties and Enforcement

• Enforce designated provincial statutes and municipal by-laws within the limits of your appointment (e.g., Liquor License and Control Act, Trespass to Property Act, Criminal Code).
• Conduct lawful arrests and detentions where authorized.
• Patrol assigned areas (e.g., city facilities, TBDSSAB housing properties or other institutions) on foot or by vehicle.
• Respond to non-emergency calls for service and disturbances.
• Prepare detailed occurrence and incident reports and provide written statements.

Court Services Functions

• Provide security in courtrooms, courthouses, holding cells, and related areas.
• Escort prisoners to and from court, detention facilities, and police custody.
• Serve court documents and support court operations in coordination with judiciary staff.
• Maintain courtroom decorum and intervene in disruptive situations when necessary.
• Ensure the secure handling and transfer of evidence, exhibits, and legal documents.
• Provide testimony in court proceedings as a witness.

Custodial and/or Jailer Duties

• Supervise, book, and monitor persons in custody at the TBPS headquarters.
• Ensure the safety, security, and welfare of detainees, including conducting wellness checks.
• Complete custody records, risk assessments, and maintain secure logbooks.
• Conduct searches of persons and cells according to lawful procedures.
• Administer meals, property handling, and medication as directed and documented.
• Respond to medical or behavioral incidents involving detainees in accordance with policy.

Administrative Duties

• Takes reports from the public from walk-in traffic or over the telephone and enters the reports on the Records Management System or creates Calls for Service on the C.A.D.
• Responds to routine internal and external inquiries and provides accurate information.
• Responds to messages on Zone Watch from members of the public reporting non-emergency incidents.
• Checks the Resource Centre ghost number each shift for any tasks assigned and conducts follow-ups.
• Maintains the UTA books, ensures CPIC checks are conducted and institute charges when appropriate.
• Verifies that requirements are met or appropriate documents are produced by the public regarding Traffic Caution Tickets and Towed Vehicle releases.
• Assists Court officers with escorting prisoners from cell block to and from WASH Court and assists jailer with fingerprinting and the release from custody of non-violent prisoners.
• Performs clerical support duties (e.g. maintains and mails files/reports, photocopies, prints computer reports, restocks/orders forms, etc.).

Visit the TBPS Careers webpage (https://www.thunderbaypolice.ca/careers) to view the job description and to find out more details about this position.

Qualified applications are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, referencing the competition number, electronically to recruitment@thunderbaypolice.ca or by mail to Human Resources, Thunder Bay Police Service, 1200 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 5Z5, no later than 4:00pm on November 10, 2025.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage diversity in our workplace. Accommodation is available for applicants with a disability.

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.