Due to the volume of applications received for the Cadet November intake, we are currently not accepting new applications. Please check back in the fall for future posting dates.

Role of a Police Cadet

Cadets
  • Work 12-hour shifts and follow the two days/two nights/four off schedule
  • Receive internal training and continuously work alongside coaches/mentor officers
  • Be part of a platoon team
  • Patrol in all districts and Central Lock-Up
  • Experience specialized units
  • Support special events throughout the region
  • Participate in and speak at Recruiting Information Sessions
  • Learn new skills such as Defensive Tactics, Traffic Point Duty, and Search Training
  • Work on fitness and wellness

Become a Police Cadet

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) re-established its 12-month Police Cadet program in 2009. It sees participants undergo a structured and comprehensive selection process. Successful candidates are put through an internal training program, followed by a series of diverse assignments throughout the Service. The program is designed to provide Cadets with a window into policing as well as continual guidance and mentoring, with the goal of preparing them to advance to becoming a Constable.

For more information about the HRPS Police Cadet program, contact: CadetProgram@haltonpolice.ca

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for the position of police cadet, a candidate must:

  • be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada

  • be 18 years of age or older

  • be in good physical and mental health and able to meet the physical, mental, and medical requirements of the HRPS

  • be of good moral character and habits, that is, an individual other people consider trustworthy and as 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. Both International and Canadian applicants may obtain educational equivalency assessments through one of the following agencies:

International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
35 Harvard Road P.O. Box 21001
Guelph, ON N1G 4T3
1-800-321-6021

World Education Services Canada (WES Canada)
45 Charles Street East, Suite 700
Toronto, ON M4Y 1S2
416-972-0070
Toll Free: 1-866-343-0070

Additional Requirements

The following additional mandatory requirements must be also be met to be considered for the position of police cadet:

  • A valid Class ‘G' Driver's Licence

  • A Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR Level C

  • Be physically fit. Reach a minimum of Level 7 in the 20-Metre Shuttle Run and successfully complete the Police Physical Readiness Evaluation (PREP).

  • Meet vision standards of uncorrected visual acuity of at least 20/40 binocularly. Corrected visual acuity should be at least 20/20 binocularly, and normal colour vision

  • Meet normal hearing standards

  • Pass a detailed background check that includes security clearance, credit, and reference checks

Desired Qualifications

  • Between 19-25 years of age
  • Recent post-secondary graduate or in the last semester of post-secondary education

Compensation

Cadet | $57,379

Competencies of a Police Cadet

In addition to the minimum requirements, applicants for the position of Police Cadet must also possess the following competencies:

Essential Competencies

Resiliency: The ability to withstand adversity and bounce back from difficult life events. The ability to retain perspective and cope after a stressful event.

Teamwork: Works cooperatively with team members. Contributes to the development of a team environment where team members achieve established goals.

Communication: Ability to demonstrate effective listening, understanding, verbal, and written communication skills with a goal of de-escalation or reaching a common ground

Problem Solving: Identifies problems, implements solutions, and evaluates outcomes. Discovers new opportunities and solutions to problems using innovative thinking.

Leadership: The ability to organize, influence, guide, and motivate other people to reach a shared goal.

Inclusivity: Ability to recognize the value of diversity, and the capability to relate and work effectively in culturally diverse situations.

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. 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 seeking input and sharing information 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: 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