We are always on the lookout for talented men and women with a desire to make a difference to join our team.
All candidates vying for Police Constable positions within the Halton Regional Police Service will undergo a multi-stage selection process, including:
Stage 1: Pre-Interview Assessment:
Before applying to be a Police Constable with the Halton Regional Police Service, candidates must successfully complete the Pre-Interview Assessment Stages of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Constable Selection System, a standarized selection process administered for a fee by Applicant Testing Services Inc. to assess a candidate's suitability based on essential competencies.
The Pre-interview Assessment Stages include:
- Police Analytical Thinking Inventory (PATI)
- Written Communication Test (WCT)
- Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP)
- Vision and Hearing Tests
- Behavioural Personnel Assessment Device (BPAD)
For candidates who do not meet standard on their first attempt for the PATI or WCT for the OACP Certificate of Results, the waiting period to re-test is three (3) months from their test date and six (6) months for each attempt after that. If a candidate has not met standard with the PREP on their first attempt, they are eligible to register immediately and retest within two (2) months of their test date.
Successful candidates are awarded the Ontario Chiefs of Police (OACP) Certificate of Results. Candidates must present a copy of the Certificate of Results upon application to the Halton Regional Police Service.
There is no fee to apply to the HRPS.
For information about police testing, contact:
Applicant Testing Services Inc.
http://www.applicanttesting.com
E-mail: atsi@odyssey.on.ca
Phone: 1-800-429-7728 or 1-519-659-8686
Fax: 1-519-659-8757
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Stage 2: Application Submission:
Candidates possessing a valid OACP Certificate of Results or Certificate of Results issued by the Toronto Police Service or Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are invited to download the application package.
Candidates must also complete the online application. Click here for detailed instructions.
For more information, contact the Halton Regional Police Service at 905-825-4747 ext. 5112.
Completed applications must include photocopies of the following supporting documents:
- Valid OACP Certificate of Results
- HRPS Waiver Form
- Current Resume
- High School Diploma
- High School Transcripts
- Post-Secondary School Diploma or Degree
- Post Secondary School Transcripts
- Ontario Driver's Licence
- Proof of Citizenship (Birth Certificate or Passport)
- Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer (Level C) CPR Certificates
Completed applications and supporting documents should be mailed or delivered to:
Halton Regional Police Service
Recruiting, Human Resource Services
1151 Bronte Road
Oakville, ON L6M 3L1
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Stage 3: Personal Interview:
Applications are reviewed by recruiters from the Halton Regional Police Service and candidates selected for interviews are contacted.
The personal interview is a one-on-one interview based on the local competencies for the position of Police Constable.
Note: From this point on, the selection process will take an average of 16-18 weeks to complete.
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Stage 4: Pre-Background Questionnaire:
Candidates are required to complete a Release of Information form and a Pre-Background questionnaire.
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Stage 5: Essential Competencies Interview:
The essential competencies interview is conducted by two Halton Regional Police Service recruiting officers to assess a candidate's suitability based on the essential competencies for the position of Police Constable.
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Stage 6: Psychological Testing:
All candidates are required to complete a psychological assessment, which includes an interview with a psychologist.
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Stage 7: Background Investigation:
The background investigation may include, but is not limited to, reference checks, verification of educational documents, verification of employment history and credit checks. Candidates will be required to complete a Personal History Form and supply all requested documentation.
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Stage 8: Final Selection:
All information collected in previous stages of the selection process is reviewed and compared to the selection criteria. A conditional offer of employment, contingent upon security and medical clearance and final appointment by the Police Services Board, may be made at this stage.
Applicants must provide proof of valid Standard First Aid and CPR Basic Rescuer (Level C) certification prior to confirmation of employment.
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Unsuccessful Applicants:
Unsuccessful applicants may re-apply for a Police Constable position with the Halton Regional Police Service after a period of one year (12 months) from the date they were removed from the selection process.
In accordance with the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Constable Selection System, applicants who are unsuccessful at their first essential competencies interview may only be considered by other OACP licenced services after a period of three (3) months. If an applicant is unsuccessful a second time at the essential competency interview stage, there is a six (6) month waiting period prior to further consideration.
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