Special Constable - Courts

Position: Special Constable - Courts
Posting Type: External
Status: 1 full-time, vacant position
Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Compensation Level: $64,343 through to $85,791 (2025 Salary Range)   
Application Opening:  Friday, May 29, 2026
Application Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026

The Brantford Police Service is currently accepting online applications for one (1) position of Special Constable – Courts. 

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under the direction of the Sergeant i/c Court Section, the incumbents duties will include, but are not limited to, court security at all court levels by inspecting court rooms, cell areas and exercising control over prisoners, maintain court decorum as directed by the presiding Justice/Justice of the Peace, exercise control over prisoners while transporting to and from jails, mental facilities and correctional institutions, serve summons, subpoenas and execute warrants as required in accordance with the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporting the Community Patrol Section with tasks including, but not limited to, prisoner safety, security and management, front desk inquiries, fingerprinting, transporting, monitoring, and processing of prisoners, serve summons, warrants and subpoenas.

The incumbent may be assigned to rotating day and afternoon/evening shifts.

All applicants are required to successfully complete the following stages of the recruitment process:

• Fit PIN Test (Applicants will be required to pass a fitness component as a pre-requisite of the positions. NOTE: Applicants can select the Shuttle Run OR the 1.5 mile run for the Fit PIN Test)


• Competency-Based Interview,


• Acceptable psychological assessment,


• Suitable medical assessment, and


• Successful completion of an updated background check.   

Interested applicants are invited to complete a Brantford Police Service Application Form and submit it electronically no later than Friday, June 12, 2026, at 4:00pm. Please click on the link below to upload the application with your resume/cover letter:

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Brantford Police Service does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools in the selection or hiring process. Hiring decisions are made by humans based on job-related criteria. Personal information submitted will be used only for the purposes of this competition in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.  We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.  If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.