The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) is committed to delivering professional and ethical policing to the communities we serve. We are seeking community-focused, detail-oriented, and disciplined individuals to join our Operational Support Branch as Special Constables.

As part of the Operational Support Branch, the Special Constable performs a range of duties related to custody management, prisoner transport, court security, and community safety initiatives. This includes working at the TBPS Headquarters Detention Facility, providing secure courtroom supervision, and ensuring the safe and lawful movement of persons in custody.

Special Constables may also be assigned to the Housing Safety Unit, where they support community-based policing strategies by providing a visible and proactive presence within designated housing communities. In this role, they work collaboratively with Thunder Bay Police officers, Thunder Bay District Social Services Board, and community agencies to promote safety, deter criminal activity, and address quality-of-life concerns. Duties may include responding to non-emergency incidents, engaging with vulnerable populations, and participating in crime prevention and outreach efforts.

The Special Constable position is critical to maintaining the integrity of police operations and court processes, while also enhancing community trust through safety-focused initiatives in local housing environments.

Special Constables are not sworn police officers but have limited police powers, duties, and responsibilities as authorized under the CSPA and their appointment.

Applicants for the Special Constable position must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Successful completion of at least four years of secondary education or its equivalent.
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid class G Ontario driver’s license with full driving privileges.
• Possess a valid First Aid and CPR (Basic Rescuer Level) certificate.
• Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position.
• Meet the minimum hearing and vision requirements as per the OACP.
• Be of good moral character and habits, meaning that you are an individual other people would look upon to as being trustworthy and having integrity.

Download the job description to find out more details about this position.

Anyone interested in applying to the Special Constable – General POOL position is asked to submit their application to recruitment@thunderbaypolice.ca or by mail to Human Resources, Thunder Bay Police Service, 1200 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 5Z5.

An application should include the following documents:

• Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Application Form
• Cover Letter
• Resume outlining experience
• Proof of secondary education (if applicable)
• Proof of valid First Aid and Level C (Basic Rescuer Level) CPR certificate
• Hearing and vision assessment as per the OACP Guidelines

**Please note: hearing and vision forms must be submitted at or before the background investigation**

Recruitment Process

Phase 1 - Application

Phase 2 - Fitness Testing (PIN Test / Shuttle Run with a minimum combined score of 75%)

Phase 3 - Local Focus and Essential Competency Interview

Phase 4 - Psychological Evaluation Testing

Phase 5 - Background Investigation

Phase 6 - Final Review of Applicant File

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.