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TRANSIT ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

Start Rate: $28.21
$28.21 to $32.28 (ATU Bargaining Unit)

(Training Rate $17.61 per hour)

Working with an energetic, talented and committed team in our Transit Safety Office, you will be required to protect the safety and security of passengers, employees and property to maintain the integrity of the fare system and to promote and maintain good customer relations. This position is responsible for enforcing the Greater Toronto Transit Authority Act By-law #2 and other related federal and provincial statutes, on or in relation to Authority property; providing assistance and protection to GO patrons and their property, employees and corporate assets and ensuring the appropriate action is taken; maintaining operating protocol with railway and regional police services within all jurisdictions serviced by GO Transit; and maintaining the public peace within the GO Transit system. This position involves working various shifts.

·      Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices normally attained through completion of a two-year community college program in law enforcement and/or equivalent law enforcement experience.

·      Minimum 6 months' experience directly involving law enforcement activities with exposure to police and court services.

·      Ability to interpret and apply the Criminal Code, the Greater Toronto Transit Authority Act, the Liquor Licence Act, the Trespass to Property Act, the Highway Traffic Act, and other related federal and provincial statutes.

·      Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

         ·      Ability to make frequent decisions in the field under potentially harmful and     stressful conditions.

·      Must be able to pass an Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P) security clearance for the purpose of obtaining Special Constable status, and to access the C.P.I.C and P.A.R.I.S information systems.

·      Valid Ontario Class "G" drivers licence with no more than 4 demerit points.

·      Must be able to obtain: GO Transit Equipment Operator’s Permit, First Aid Certification, CPR Certification, & Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) Certification.

All applicants are required to submit a valid Applicant Testing Services (ATS) Special Constable Test Result Profile with their resumes. For information about the tests, registration and application process please visit www.applicanttesting.com (click Special Constable) or contact ATS directly at 1-800-429-7728. ATS is conducting Special Constable Testing on October 17 & 31, November 14 & 28, 2009 in the Greater Toronto Area.  Applicants are required to pay a fee to ATS for the testing.  If you currently possess an valid ATS Special Constable Test Result Profile, please e-mail ats@applicanttesting.com for specific application details.

Applications/Resumes, along with the valid ATS Test Result Profile, will be accepted up until midnight November 15, 2009.  Note: GO Transit will accept a valid Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Certificate Result Profile.

Issued by Human Resources October 01, 2009