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| Position Title | Detachment Guard – fixed term contracts (part-time on-call) |
| Classification | Detachment Guard – (C0007) |
| Detachment / Unit | Superior East Detachment |
| Region / Bureau | Northeast Region |
| Work Location(s) | Chapleau Detachment
Mill Rd & Corner of Hwy 129, Chapleau, ON P0M 1K0 Wawa Detachment 34 Pinewood Drive, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0 |
| Schedule | Part-time, on call |
| Salary | $32.11 to $34.02 hourly |
| Posting Date | 10-August-2026 |
| Closing Date | 04-September-2026 |
Mandatory requirements:
- Must pass an OPP background security investigation.
- Must be currently certified in first aid and CPR.
The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Northeast Regional Commander are seeking a qualified individual to join our Superior East Wawa and Chapleau Detachment.
About Us:
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America’s largest deployed police services with more than 6,400 uniformed officers, 2,900 civilian employees and 530 Auxiliary officers. We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario. The OPP is a division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the largest operational ministry in the province with a presence in every community across Ontario. We are the largest police service in Ontario and the second largest in Canada.
From Moosonee Detachment in the north, Mattawa Detachment in the east, White River Detachment in the west, to the West Parry Sound and Almaguin Highlands Detachments in the south, the Northeast Region of the OPP encompasses a geographical area of 423,173 sq. kilometers. Major Trans Canada Highway routes pass through the region, and weather permitting, there are two ice roads that stretch to the James Bay coast.
OPP Northeast Region provides policing to over 190,000 permanent residents and to more than 400,000 people when including temporary/seasonal residents. There are thousands of pristine waterways, trails and picturesque landscapes that provide endless opportunities for year-round living, vacationing, sporting, and recreational activities.
Members of the Northeast Region pride themselves on the working partnerships they have with the four Municipal Police Services and four stand-alone Indigenous Police Services in the Northeast Region. Our region is rich with character and culture as francophone people and Indigenous people are represented all around the region.
We are committed to demonstrating inclusive behaviors and a difference-making mindset adhering to the OPP values, which promote always doing the right things for the right reasons, by:
- Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR.
- Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.
- Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The roles and responsibilities of these part-time fixed term contract employees is to guard prisoners in lock-up facilities /police cells across the province and to assist in ensuring quality of care and adequate control by monitoring their safety and secure custody.
Receive personal belongings of incoming prisoners from officers and stores. Provide blankets and gowns, if required. Monitor cells every 15 minutes, check to ensure cameras are working and tapes loaded. Observe and assess their behaviour and mental and physical condition, checking visually or by video.
Call for uniformed officers or professional assistance in cases of emergency or security concern, e.g., illness, prisoners harming themselves.
Prepare hand-written notes and complete a prisoner log including required data regarding dates, sequence of events and the prisoner’s state, i.e., medical concerns, activities, mental and physical condition.
Order and deliver meals and beverages to prisoners checking that charges are for correct police forces. Administer prescribed medication when authorized and according to prescription requirements.
Locate equipment and supplies required during the course of duties and request restocking, when necessary, e.g. restraint garments, blankets, and first aid kits.
May be required to clean cells after prisoner exit (in some locations this may include cleaning of blood, urine, and other bodily fluids), to send equipment for cleaning, e.g. gowns and blankets, and to assist with searches.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
Knowledge to provide on-going monitoring and security of prisoners, to maintain appropriate records, and to ensure that all equipment and information regarding prisoners is available.
Ability to observe and analyze prisoner behavior, assessing validity and degree of problem situations, e.g., pain, sickness or self-harm that may require help or hospitalization, and determining appropriate resolution or need for referral or assistance.
Knowledge of practical procedures applied in prisoner care, e.g., meals.
Knowledge of video recording/monitoring equipment and telephone system, building access and security systems and shut-off valves for water system for cells to perform assigned tasks.
Knowledge of communicable diseases to perform duties in a safe manner.
Knowledge of first aid and CPR procedures.
Oral communication skills to interact with police officers and other guards during exchange of prisoners and shift changes to relay or exchange information.
Written communication skills to take accurate, detailed notes and prepare prisoner reports.
Interpersonal skills to interact with prisoners who may be intoxicated, sick and/or irate to determine their needs and condition and to obtain their cooperation and on an occasional basis to assist an Officer to do a search. May be asked by prisoner to speak on his/her behalf. Interpersonal skills may be required to deal with emergency situations – medical, violence, screaming – attempting to calm and gain order and control, to persuade prisoner to improve his/her conduct, and contribute to preventing situations from elevating.
There are clear guidelines, policies and procedures including manuals and specific reporting requirements to guide the work undertaken. Problem solving skills are essential to this position.
Don’t meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.
The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities.
The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement in this job posting. Please e-mail your one-page letter of interest and resume, detailing your name, and showing your qualifications and experience relating to the position no later than 11:59 p.m. September 4th, 2026 to: [email protected]
Any inquiries about this assignment may be directed to: Operational Support Sergeant Andrew Dubbin.
The Ontario Provincial Police is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes, as necessary. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager.
