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It takes a special person to become a police officer. Often meeting people in their most vulnerable moments and on their worst days, police officers are relied upon to protect people, but also to reassure them; to provide clarity in chaos, and strength in crisis.
You will be called upon to put your values into practice, choose others before yourself, and never give up – knowing the community and your team are counting on you to step forward when others step back. Serving with Heart is a privilege that is reserved for those who feel an indescribable draw to something bigger than themselves.
Your story has shaped who you are today; and your experience, perspective, and skillsets could be what makes you the next great police officer.
Your community needs you. Come to the Halton Regional Police Service, and Serve with Heart.
Applicants must pass the Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP) test, consisting of two components; the Pursuit-Restraint Circuit; and the 20-Metre Shuttle Run. Both are designed to measure an applicant’s aerobic and anaerobic capacity as well as muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility. Passing both components is mandatory in order to advance to the interview stage.
Submitting Your Police Constable Application
Applicants are required to submit each of the documents listed below in the correct order. Click here to start your online application.
Stages of the Selection Process
Pre-Interview Questionnaire (PIQ): If you are successful through the application screening process, you will be asked to complete an electronic Pre-Interview Questionnaire (PIQ). Your PIQ will be reviewed by a Recruiting Officer who will determine whether you will advance to the next stage.
Fitness Test: If your PIQ is successful, you will move on to the Fitness Testing portion of the selection process. All applicants must pass the Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP) test, consisting of two components: the Pursuit-restraint Circuit and the 20-Metre Shuttle Run.
Local Focus Interview (LFI): Passing the fitness test moves you to the LFI, the first of two interviews. The LFI is a one-on-one interview with a Recruiting Officer that helps us learn more about you and your suitability to become a Constable with the Halton Regional Police Service.
Essential Competencies Interview (ECI): If moved to the ECI stage, you will be invited to meet with a panel of two Recruiting Officers for a behavioural-style interview where you will be asked competency-based questions that will assess your knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to policing.
Psychological Assessment: Successful ECI applicants will be asked to complete an online psychological questionnaire and subsequent interview with our Psychologist.
Medical Assessment: Your eyesight, hearing, cardiovascular health, and other physical conditions will be assessed.
Background Investigation: The next stage in the selection process involves a designated Background Investigator who conducts a thorough check of all the information gathered during the process. This includes, but is not limited to, references provided, educational documents, employment history, credit and cyber checks, and meeting you and your family during a home visit.
Final Selection Report: All the information gathered during the process will be reviewed. Successful applicants will receive an Offer of Employment.
Ontario Police College (OPC): As a condition of employment, successful new recruits must attend the 12-week Basic Constable Training course at OPC.
Cadet $58,384
Recruit $70,313
Constable (Fourth Class) $84,697
Constable (Third Class) $94,284
Constable (Second Class) $107,069
Constable (First Class) $121,546
“During my time volunteering at the Kerr Street Mission in Oakville, I learned so much about the amazing local people who I now make a point to visit during my shifts. If you’re unwilling to give up, policing is more than just a job; it’s an extremely rewarding career.”
Cst. Doiron
“Policing can be a handful of careers wrapped into one if you decide to apply to specialized units. I’ve been fortunate to explore many opportunities with the Service, and am proud to make a difference in the same place I’ve called home for my entire life.”
D/Cst. Vu
“When I immigrated from Poland as a child, I had no concept of Canadian policing. What started as a ride-along led to becoming a Cadet, then pursuing OPC before becoming a Constable. By stepping out of my comfort zone, I’ve grown leaps and bounds and am proud of who I am today and the life I’ve built.”
Cst. Mielczarek
For more information about the Police Officer hiring process, contact:
Contact Us
Halton Regional Police Service
Headquarters
2485 North Service Rd. W.
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
L6M 3H8
Phone: 905-825-4777
TTY Phone: 1-800-990-8199
Fax: 905-825-9416
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