Transit Special Constable

Career opportunity

Key accountabilities

• Respond to incidents, including medical emergencies and law-enforcement matters; conduct investigations and patrols; support crime prevention.
• Prepare incident reports, collect evidence, and assist with prosecution; carry out sworn duties in accordance with laws, by-laws, contracts, and policies.
• Communicate effectively with customers and staff; collaborate with police, law-enforcement agencies, and court services.
• Transport individuals in custody as directed by Toronto Police Service; work days, nights, weekends, and holidays on rotating shifts.
• Uphold respect, dignity, accessibility, and compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Skills, knowledge, and experience

• Two years of transit security or equivalent experience involving public interaction and enforcement procedures.
• Experience engaging diverse communities, or customer service, hospitality, healthcare, or social-services experience, is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of de-escalation and mental illness, addictions, or complex medical issues is considered an asset.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, decision-making, and organizational skills; general knowledge of law-enforcement operations, relevant statutes, and Transit By-laws.
• Complete the recruitment process and assessments, pass background checks, and be eligible to obtain and maintain Special Constable status.

Eligibility and requirements

• Proficient in English oral communication, reading, and writing at time of hire; complete a Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Check through local police.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence or provincial equivalent in good standing; three-year driver abstract must show no more than three demerit points.
• Complete secondary school or equivalent; hold valid Standard First Aid and CPR-Level C certification.
• Pass physical fitness testing, including the Ontario Police Fitness PIN test, and meet and maintain standards for OC spray, baton, and use of force.
• The posting also lists citizenship or permanent-resident status, Canadian work eligibility, age 18 or older, and no criminal convictions without a granted pardon.

Compensation

• Salary is listed as $90,313.60–$112,881.60 annually, also displayed as $43.42–$54.27 per hour.
• The posting states overtime is paid at double time.

Schedule

• Weekly hours are listed as 40, with various days off and shifts; a minimum bi-weekly schedule of 80 hours is required.
• Shifts rotate across days, nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24/7 operational environment.

Training and benefits

• Training includes three months in class followed by six months of field coaching with a dedicated mentor.
• The posting describes a defined-benefit pension for full-time team members, health coverage including dental and vision, and learning, leadership, and wellness support.