BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Before starting the application process, make sure you qualify by meeting these requirements:
- Minimum age of 18 years.
Must be a Canadian citizen or have permanent residency.
- Grade 12 education or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record. (unrestricted for 1 year minimum)
- No criminal convictions. (unless a pardon has been granted)
- Visual acuity correctable to 20/20 or 20/30 in each eye. (laser surgery acceptable after 6 months)
- Excellent health and physical conditioning.
- Good command of the English language, written and oral.
- Satisfactory employment record.
- Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate.
HOW DO YOU PREPARE?
We are looking for individuals with high moral character with a history of making good community-minded choices.
That’s why even before your application process, you can prepare in the following ways:
- Being responsible with alcohol and drugs.
- Getting an education. (applicants with some post-secondary are favourable)
- Ensuring good physical conditioning.
- Maintaining a good driving record.
- Fostering good relationships.
- Solid job performance.
- Getting involved in the community and volunteering.
- Improving your communication skills.
- Acquire and maintain Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate.
Three Phase Recruitment Process
01. TESTING
- Written test (74 general knowledge questions called SIGMA)
- Physical test (Police Officers Physical Abilities Test or POPAT)
02. APPLICATION
Application form (Constable Information, Application and Personal Disclosure Form)
Fill out the application form below (depending on which position you’re applying for) AND the personal disclosure form
- Patrol Constable Forms
- Alternative Response Officer Special Constable Forms
- Communications Special Constable Forms
(Application packages are also available at the SPS Service Centre for those who don’t have access to a printer).
03. INTERVIEWS
- Preliminary interview (we contact you)
- Polygraph interview
- Psychological interview
- Panel interview
JOB OFFER
- 20 weeks of paid Basic Training
- Field training with an experienced officer
If you have any questions, make sure to speak with a recruiter today!
Salaries
Our salary package offers police constables the following annual salaries:
Constable Probationary Year (1st 6 months)
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Constable Probationary Year (2nd 6 months)
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Constable 2nd Year
$
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Constable 3rd Year
$
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Constable 4th Year
$
Constable 5th Year
$
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Sergeant
$
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Staff Sergeant
$
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Our salary package offers special constables the following annual salaries:
Special Constable Probationary Year (1st 6 months)
$
Special Constable Probationary Year (2nd 6 months)
$
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Special Constable 2nd Year
$
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Special Constable 3rd Year
$
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Special Constable 4th Year
$
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Special Constable 5th Year
$
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