Special Constables have police powers under the Police Services Act in Ontario but have a limited jurisdiction. They are responsible for courthouses, transit systems, university and college campuses and community housing. All Special Constable applicants must meet the basic requirements to become a special constable in Ontario. Here is how much special constables make in Ontario at different agencies:
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| Agency | Salary/Wage | Additional Requirements |
| University of Waterloo | $58,768 – $73,460 | Graduation from a recognized Police College or Academy, or a diploma from a recognized Community College Law Enforcement/Police Foundations two-year program or equivalent education and experience required |
| Toronto Community Housing Corporation | $29.73 – $36.09 / hr | Ability to successfully pass the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (MLEO) exam; |
| University of Toronto | $28.60 / hr | Minimum Educational Requirement: In addition to having a secondary school diploma or equivalent, you have successfully graduated from an accredited university or college. Minimum Experience Requirement: One (1) year of related work experience is desirable; education may be substituted for experience. |
| Toronto Transit Commission | $35.04 – $43.79 / hr | Completion of a Community College diploma in the field of Law Enforcement, or the equivalent, combined with several years of directly related work experience |
| Metrolinx | $35.49 – $40.38 / hr | Completion of a community college program in law enforcement, social work or relevant field and/or equivalent experience. Minimum six (6) months’ experience directly involving law enforcement or social work activities with exposure to police and court services. |
| Toronto Police Service | $72,524.00 – $83,048.00 | Have successfully completed at least four years of secondary school education or its equivalent Have a minimum of one year of experience working in a customer service environment or with the public. |
| Ontario Provincial Police Offender Transport Officer | $37.82 – $40.19 | Knowledge of secure handling of weapons and contraband to properly handle such items found on offenders. Knowledge of inmate sub-culture and prisoner jargon to understand offenders when observing and communicating with them during transport. |
The above details are taken from past job postings and may not be current. Only partial job requirements are listed above. The full requirements are listed in the original posting.
Becoming a security guard can help you become a special constable
Working as a private security guard will help you build the competencies needed to become a special constable in Ontario. However, not all security guard positions will benefit you equally. For example, working as a security guard at a mall, hospital or a mobile security guard will develop the required competencies much more than working at a condominium or construction site.
To obtain your security guard license in Ontario there are the 3 steps. Ontario Security Hub offers online security guard training and will guide you in finding the security positions that will move you towards your goal in becoming a special constable in Ontario.
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