Transit Special Constable

Career opportunity

Key accountabilities

• Respond to incidents, including medical emergencies and law enforcement matters, to support public safety.
• Conduct investigations and patrols, contribute to crime prevention, prepare incident reports, collect evidence, and assist with prosecution cases.
• Carry out sworn Special Constable and Peace Officer duties under applicable laws, bylaws, contracts, and policies.
• Communicate respectfully with TTC customers and staff and collaborate with police, law enforcement agencies, and court services.
• Transport people in custody to designated facilities as directed by Toronto Police Service.
• Work rotating days, nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24/7 operation; uphold dignity, accessibility, and Ontario Human Rights Code compliance.

Skills, knowledge, and experience

• Two years of transit security experience or equivalent public-interaction and enforcement-procedure experience.
• Experience with diverse communities and customer service, hospitality, healthcare, or social services is an asset.
• De-escalation knowledge and understanding of mental illness, addictions, or complex medical issues are considered assets.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, decision-making-under-pressure, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of security or law enforcement operations, Peace Officer authority, relevant statutes, and transit bylaws.
• An OACP Certificate is accepted but not required.

Eligibility and requirements

• Proficient in English at hire; complete secondary school or equivalent.
• Complete a Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Check through a local police service.
• Hold a valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence or provincial equivalent in good standing; driving abstract must show no more than three demerit points.
• Be eligible to obtain and maintain Special Constable status; hold valid Standard First Aid and CPR-Level C certification.
• Complete physical fitness testing, including the Ontario Police Fitness PIN test.
• Learn, meet, and maintain service standards for OC spray, baton, and the use-of-force continuum.
• Complete fingerprinting, driver’s licence history review, credit and reference checks, MMPI assessment, and psychologist interview.

Salary and benefits

• The posted salary is $90,313.60–$112,881.60 annually, also shown as $43.42–$54.27 per hour.
• Full-time team members are offered a defined benefit pension plan and comprehensive health coverage, including dental and vision care.
• Overtime is paid at double time; structured training includes three months in class and six months of field coaching.

Schedule

• The posting lists 40 weekly hours and requires a minimum bi-weekly schedule of 80 hours.
• Off days and shifts vary; work includes rotating shifts in a 24/7 environment.

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