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The Halton Regional Regional Police Service (HRPS) knows people are at the heart of policing. As such, recruiting and selecting the right men and women is of paramount importance to us.
We are committed to recruiting, training, and developing the talents of well-rounded individuals that reflect our community and have passion, integrity, and desire to make a difference in people's lives.
Requirements to Become a Police Officer
It takes a special person to be a HRPS officer. Please review the requirements of applicants to help determine whether you may be a good fit for the HRPS.
Minimum Requirements
Follows are the minimum requirements to be considered for the position of police constable as outlined in the Police Services Act:
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
Be at least 18 years of age
Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position
Be of good moral character and habits, meaning being an individual other people would look upon as being trustworthy and having integrity
Have successfully completed at least four (4) years of secondary school education or equivalent (Note: Official transcripts and diplomas will be required). Where education has been completed outside Canada, official proof of equivalency must be obtained.
Additional Requirements
Follows are additional requirements to be considered for the position of police constable:
Possess a valid OACP certificate (Fitness Log and Medical Examination Package if required)
Possess a valid Class ‘G' Driver's Licence with no more than six (6) demerit points
Possess a Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate (Basic Rescuer Level C)
Not have a criminal conviction(s) for which a pardon(s) has/have not been granted
Have vision within acceptable standards:
Uncorrected visual acuity - at least 20/40 (6/12) binocularly (both eyes open)
Corrected visual acuity - at least 20/20 (6/6) binocularly
There are minimum requirements regarding refractive surgery, farsightedness (hyperopia), colour vision, and peripheral vision. Laser surgery and Intra-Ocular lenses are acceptable, but applicants must meet specific standards
Hearing is acceptable if the applicant is able to hear tones at the following frequencies and related decibel levels. Candidates may also be required to undergo a speech recognition test as part of their hearing assessment.
Four-frequency average (500, 1000, 2000, 3000 Hz) of 25 dB HL
Thresholds at none of these single frequencies shall exceed 35 dB HL and thresholds at 4000 Hz shall not exceed 45 dB HL
Applicants will be required to partake in a physical fitness assessment (PREP Assessment)
Additional information on requirements
For more information regarding vision, speech, and hearing standards, and medical requirements for candidates, please see the documents below:
The role of police constables has shifted from traditional enforcement and authority to community policing and service. In addition to the minimum requirements, candidates must possess certain essential and local skills, knowledge, abilities, motives, behaviours, or attitudes for successful performance on the job.
Essential Competencies
Analytical thinking: ability to analyze situations and events in a logical way and to organize parts of a problem in a systematic way
Self-confidence: belief in abilities and judgment and a recognition of personal limitations and development needs
Communication: ability to demonstrate effective listening, understanding, verbal and written communication skills
Flexibility/valuing diversity: ability to adapt to a variety of situations and to work effectively with a wide cross-section of the community representing diverse backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic circumstances
Self-control: ability to keep emotions under control and to restrain negative actions when provoked or when working under stressful conditions
Relationship-building: ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts, both inside and outside the police service
Achievement orientation: desire for continuous improvement in service or accomplishments
Medical/physical skills and abilities: job-related medical/physical skills and abilities, including vision, hearing, motor skills, cardiovascular endurance, and upper-body strength
Local Competencies
Community service orientation: desire to help or serve others and the ability to focus efforts on meeting individual and group needs
Initiative: self-directed or self-motivated, and able to exercise initiative beyond what is expected or required on the job to improve outcomes or avoid problems
Work organization: ability to minimize errors and maintain high standards of quality by developing and maintaining effective systems for organizing work and information
Cooperation: ability to demonstrate collaborative/team-oriented behaviour such as input seeking and information sharing with colleagues, other emergency services, community resources, etc.
Commitment to learning: ability to maintain and enhance professional/technical knowledge and personal development by asking questions, taking courses, reading, networking with colleagues, specialists, and the community
Assertiveness: the ability to use personal power or the power of the police constable's position appropriately to set expectations, challenge others, enforce rules, and direct others
Role of a Police Officer
Our officers vow to uphold the HRPS values of Trust & Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Teamwork, and Justice in their duties and play a key role in keeping our community as safe tomorrow as it is today.
Each day, officers:
Improve and maintain the safety, security, and quality of life for Halton residents through the application of community policing methods
Contribute to the development and achievement of HRPS goals
Enforce federal, provincial, and municipal statutes in response to citizens' complaints
Respond to service calls
Prepare and process charges under federal, provincial, and municipal statutes
Participate in activities and projects
Undertake special assignments
Give evidence in court
The dynamic work environment at the HRPS promotes learning from within and gives our police officers the freedom to shape their careers based on their personal interests and abilities.
We also offer competitive wages, excellent pensions and benefits plans, and promotional opportunities.