What qualifications do I need to become a Transit Special Constable?

To be considered for a career as a Transit Special Constable, you must meet certain Minimum Requirements.  more...

The minimum requirements are:

• You must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada;

• You must be at least 18 years of age;

• You must be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position, having regard to his or her own safety and the safety of members of the public

• You must be of good moral character and habits. You must not have been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted.

• You must have completed at least four years of secondary school education or it’s equivalent; plus be a graduate of a recognized Community College Police Foundations or Law and Security Diploma.

• You require a good knowledge of security or law enforcement operations and principles. This requires a minimum of 2 years of security experience in a transit environment. Related experience in dealing with people and enforcement procedures may be considered as alternate relevant experience. Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability, may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.

• You must possess proof of valid Standard First Aid Certificate and valid CPR-Level C.

• You must possess proof of valid Special Constable Applicant Testing Service (ATS) Certificate or the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Certificate of Results for the Constable Selection System.

• Possess a valid Ontario Unrestricted "G" class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no demerit points

• Undergo background checks such as fingerprinting, driver’s licence history, credit checks, employment history, psychological testing and police records checks to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.

You must learn, meet and maintain Transit Special Constable Service’s standard in the use of oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray, baton and the use of force continuum.