Police Cadets

Minimum Requirements

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• Be at least 18 years of age
• 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, meaning being an individual other people would look upon as being trustworthy and 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 these agencies:

International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
https://www.icascanada.ca/home.aspx
35 Harvard Road
P.O. Box 21001
Guelph, ON  N1G 4T3
1-800-321-6021

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

Additional Requirements

The following are additional mandatory requirements 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 with normal colour vision
• Meet normal hearing standards
• Pass a detailed background check that includes security clearance, credit and reference checks.

Desired Qualifications

• Between the ages of 19-24 years of age
• Recent post-secondary graduate or in the last semester of post-secondary education

Essential Competencies

Resiliency:

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

Teamwork:

Works cooperatively with members of the work team.  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 the outcomes. Discovers new opportunities and solutions for problems using innovative thinking.

Leadership:

The action and 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, and 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 input seeking and information sharing 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

Role of a Police Cadet

• Work at an operational police district under the mentorship of an HRPS Coach or Mentor officer
• Participate in patrol duty, front desk observations, court observations, traffic point duty, training opportunities
• Perform duties related to crowd control at parades, festivals and community events and participate in crime prevention initiatives and special projects
• Perform other duties as directed