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The Hanover Police Service is comprised of 14 full-time police officers, 3 part-time police officers and two special constables who provide policing services to the Town of Hanover.

The Town of Hanover is a progressive, business friendly and dynamic community, featuring well-established and appealing opportunities for a healthy family-centred lifestyle. Hanover is home to outstanding health care services, award winning cultural events, recreation, as well as various elementary and secondary school options. The Town is in close proximity to some of the most beautiful nature and tourism areas in the Province. Located within Grey County in the Southwest region of Ontario, this regional services centre of 8,000 provides commercial and recreational services to over 45,000 persons throughout the area.

Employment Opportunity – Hanover Police Service

Special Constable

Reporting to a Hanover Police Service Supervisor, responsibilities for this position will include but not be limited to:

Front counter and telephone reception
Office administration and records management
Background checks processing
Assist with coordinating freedom of information
Prisoner care and control (monitoring and assist with prisoner searches)
Fleet management
Seized property management (assist Property Manager with seized property)
Police reporting
Transcribing of audio recordings and court brief preparation
Assist with payroll on an electronic payroll program known as DayForce
Ongoing professional development that includes use of force training requirements
The Special Constable position is normal administrative hours with the possibility for some modified shifts depending on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Related post-secondary education in office administration
Related job experience working in a dynamic office setting
Demonstrated strong computer skills with the ability to learn new and specific computer programs
Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively
Demonstrated interpersonal, initiative, time management and planning skills
First Aid and CPR
Transcribing skills would be an asset
Willingness to learn job specific skills
Willing to submit to a complete background check prior to any offer of employment

Start Date/Hours

The anticipated start date is June 22nd, 2020. The hours of work may require some flexibility with a minimum of 32/hours per week with a potential of 40/hours.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by mail, delivery service or email by Friday, April 3rd, 2020 at 4 p.m. Email submissions can be forwarded to smonkman@hanoverps.ca with subject line “Special Constable Position”.

NOTE: Interviews and other assessments will take place on April 16 and April 23, 2020. Psychological Testing will take place on May 12, 2020 in the City of Toronto. A tentative start date for this position will be June 22, 2020.

The Hanover Police Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. We thank all applicants for the interest and only those individuals selected for interviews and other recruitment processes will be contacted. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection under the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.