
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

- 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:
International Credential Assessment Service of Canada World Education Services Canada (WES Canada) |
Additional Requirements |
The following additional mandatory requirements must be also be met to be considered for the position of police cadet:
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Desired Qualifications |
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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 |