Uniformed Division - Special Constable (Permanent, Full-Time)

Position: Uniformed Division – Special Constable

Start Date: May 4, 2026

Status: Permanent, Full Time

Application Deadline: March 11, 2026 @ 11:59PM

Salary: $94,591 (Starting) to $114,423 (at 30 months)

Position Summary:  

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Uniformed Division Special Constables are tied to the Patrol Sections within Patrol Operations of the London Police Service (LPS). These Special Constables work as part of a team supporting Constables within Patrol, Headquarters Detention Unit, and the Headquarters Reception Unit.

Responsibilities

·       High visibility crime prevention patrol duties, including community engagement

·       Assisting with calls for service as dispatched or directed

·       Scene Management including crime scene and traffic collision scene

·       Report writing, recording and submission of witness statements, canvassing

·       Assist in searches for property, evidence, and people

·       Assist in the collection, seizure, and logging of evidence and property as directed

·       Assist with road closures

·       Prisoner transportation

·       Search of prisoners upon entry into the cellblock and when sentenced or arrested on a warrant

·       Guarding and maintaining custody of prisoners and persons in police custody

·       Record the intake and transfer of all prisoner property and prescription medication

·       Administer prescription medication when required and document administration.

·       Assess all prisoners’ health and safety upon arrival and throughout the shift

·       Carrying LPS approved naloxone nasal spray and complete associated training in its use

·       Maintain constant vigilance of surroundings and actions of persons in custody

·       Monitor video equipment in holding cells and transportation vehicles

·       Assist members of the public within Headquarters Reception Unit

·       Maintain a clear, chronological list of daily activities in duty book

·       Utilize de-escalation strategies when attempting to diffuse a problematic situation

·       Employ use-of-force when circumstances warrant and according to applicable legislation and LPS Procedure

·       Execute warrants, summons, and DNA orders and complete all pertinent paperwork

·       Liaise with correctional institutions and relay pertinent information to other officers and supervisors

·       Carry out duties in compliance with applicable legislation and procedures

·       Other duties as assigned within the core competencies

Requirements

·       Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.

·       OACP Certificate issued within the past three years.

·       Valid Class G Driver’s License with a good driving record that has no more than six demerit points

·       Successful completion of LPS Fitness Test.

·       Valid Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR (Level C).

·       Yearly requalification on use of force.

·       6-12 months’ related experience.

·       Excellent problem-solving skills and judgement required to make decisions from numerous/ broader range of alternatives covered by standards and precedents

·       Excellent communication skills for regular contact with other LPS members, external agencies, and arrested persons using tact, discretion, and persuasion to obtain willing action or consent in emotionally charged/potentially volatile situations on a regular basis.

Benefits/Pension: 

Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, Pension Plan (OMERS), Employee Family Assistance Plan, and on-site Fitness Facilities.

Hours of Duty: 

Fixed Rotating Compressed Work Schedule

Application Process:

Please refer to the “How to Apply” page on our website for application instructions.  We thank all applicants for their interest in the London Police Service; however, only those selected will be contacted.

London 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.

The London Police Service is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, representative of the community we serve, that values equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and are provided equal opportunities to succeed

Applicants requiring accommodation for any stage of the application process, please contact our Human Resources Specialists at humanresources-hrspecialist@londonpolice.ca.

The London Police Service is located in southwestern Ontario, Canada. We have over 800 members (officers and civilians) and we proudly serve over 400,000 residents in the City of London. Our mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of London’s communities and our goal is to have a membership that is representative of the diverse London community.