Civilian Employment

The Niagara Regional Police Service is comprised of over 300 civilian staff members who work in various operational and administrative roles.  Our civilian staff play an important role in ensuring that the services mission in providing quality policing with integrity, diligence and sensitivity is met.  Civilian staff provide support to our service in many areas such as:

• Communications (call taker, dispatch, 911, switchboard operator)
• Court Services (court escort officer, cell security, summons server)
• Records and Information Management Unit 
• Human Resources
• Finance
• Administrative Support
• Technology Services

In addition to our full time employees, we maintain a pool of temporary employees. Temporary employees are hired to cover positions that cannot remain vacant during periods of absence. These identified positions require significant training, and the individuals who hold these contracts are required to be fully assessed and demonstrate the competencies required to perform all aspects of the job. As a temporary employee, you can expect the following work environment:

• Must be available to work all shifts, supporting a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation
• Flexibility to work in a variety of units at all locations across the Niagara Region
• Opportunity to apply to permanent job postings within our Service
• Opportunity to participate in our comprehensive benefits program, once you have completed 480 hours of work
• Opportunity to participate in our OMERS pension plan, once you have completed two consecutive years of 700 hours of work

NOTE: Hours and frequency of work are not guaranteed and will vary

Minimum Requirements

Age                 18 years of age

Education      Minimum grade 12 or equivalent

Residence     Canadian citizen or permanent residency

Required Skills                   

• Includes a minimum keyboarding speed of 40 words per minute for most positions
• Demonstrated computer skills, using Microsoft Office products
• Specialized testing if required by the position