Minimum requirements

To be considered for the Police Constable position, you must meet the following requirements 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, having regard to your own safety and the safety of members of the public,
• Have successfully completed at least four years of secondary school education or its equivalent. (Note: Official transcripts and diplomas will be required). Where education has been completed outside Ontario, official proof of equivalency must be obtained,
• Be of good moral character and habits, meaning that you are an individual other people would look upon as being trustworthy and having integrity.

 In addition, you must:

• Have no criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted,
• Possess a valid driver's licence with no more than six accumulated demerit points, permitting you to drive an automobile in Ontario with full driving privileges,
• Have current certification in CPR and first aid by the time the offer of employment is given,
• Possess a valid O.A.C.P. (Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Certificate) certificate,
• Have a minimum of 20/40 (uncorrected) vision, with normal colour acuity,
• Successfully pass the hearing standards as outlined by the O.A.C.P.,
• Be able to pass a security clearance as well as a background investigation, credit and reference checks.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please contact a member of the recruiting section.