Are You Ready?

Cst. Samra Cst. Doiron D/Cst. Vu Cst. Mielczarek

Cst. Samra

“When deciding where I wanted to fulfill my childhood dream of becoming a police officer, I knew Halton was the place for me. Our emphasis on community-based policing has earned our trust with the public, which in turn makes my job more enjoyable and rewarding.”

Cst. Doiron

“During my time volunteering at the Kerr Street Mission in Oakville, I learned so much about the amazing local people who I now make a point to visit during my shifts. If you’re unwilling to give up, policing is more than just a job; it’s an extremely rewarding career.”

D/Cst. Vu

“Policing can be a handful of careers wrapped into one if you decide to apply to specialized units. I’ve been fortunate to explore many opportunities with the Service, and am proud to make a difference in the same place I’ve called home for my entire life.”

Cst. Mielczarek

“When I immigrated from Poland as a child, I had no concept of Canadian policing. What started as a ride-along led to becoming a Cadet, then pursuing OPC before becoming a Constable. By stepping out of my comfort zone, I’ve grown leaps and bounds and am proud of who I am today and the life I’ve built.”

Role of a Police Officer

Anchored in our Service’s values of Trust, Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, Accountability, Transparency, Excellence, and Fairness, our officers:

  • Respond to calls for help;

  • Enforce federal, provincial, and municipal statutes in response to citizens’ complaints;

  • Prepare and process charges under federal, provincial, and municipal statutes;

  • Undertake special assignments;

  • Participate in exciting activities and projects;

  • Help the Service achieve its priorities;

  • Provide testimony in court;

  • All the while, grounding their work in community policing to help improve and maintain the safety, security, and quality of life for Halton residents.

Requirements to Become a Police Officer

Become a Police Officer
  • Be 18+ years old
  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
  • Meet the physical, mental, and medical requirements of the HRPS (Vision and Hearing Requirements)
  • Possess a valid Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Certificate (including fitness logs and valid hearing and vision results that meet standard)
  • Possess a Class ‘G’ Driver’s Licence with no more than six demerit points
  • Possess a Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR Level C
  • Have no criminal conviction(s) for which a pardon(s) has/have not been granted
  • Pass a detailed background check that includes security clearance, credit, cyber, and reference checks
  • Be perceived by others as moral and trustworthy
  • Must have graduated from at least four years of secondary school or equivalent
    • Official transcripts and diplomas will be required
    • If education was completed outside of Canada, official proof of equivalency must be obtained. Please refer to the assessment agencies below:

International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
35 Harvard Road
P.O. Box 21001
Guelph, ON  N1G 4T3
1-800-321-6021

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

If you satisfy the above requirements, we invite you to complete the online application, ensuring you submit all required documentation in the order requested.

Essential Competencies

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Resiliency: The ability to experience adversity and bounce back from challenges, retain a positive perspective, and cope after a stressful event.

Teamwork: Has the capacity to collaborate cooperatively with others to achieve established goals.

Communication: An active listener who can understand verbal and non-verbal cues.

Problem Solving: Able to identify problems, discover and implement innovative solutions, and evaluate outcomes.

Leadership: Must be the type of person who can organize, influence, guide, and motivate others to reach a shared goal.

Inclusivity: Able to recognize the value of diversity and apply an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion lens at all times.

Other important qualities we seek in applicants include: Analytical, confident, flexible, organized, cooperative, committed to learning, assertive, self-controlled, relationship-builder, achievement-oriented, community-service oriented, proactive.

Think You Have What It Takes?

We’re always on the lookout for skilled and passionate individuals who want to help maintain Halton as a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.

Fitness Requirements
Woman dragging a dummyApplicants must pass the Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP) test, consisting of two components; the Pursuit-Restraint Circuit; and the 20-Metre Shuttle Run. Both are designed to measure an applicant’s aerobic and anaerobic capacity, as well as muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility. Passing both components is mandatory in order to advance to the interview stage.

Application Submission (Police Constable)

If you’re ready to become a Police Constable with our Service start your online application here, ensuring you submit all of the documents listed below in the correct order.

  1. Checklist and application for Uniform Position: Constable
  2. High School Diploma and Transcripts (include equivalency certificate if required)
  3. Post-Secondary Diploma and Transcripts (include equivalency certificate if required)
  4. Driver’s Licence
  5. Proof of citizenship (birth certificate, passport, PR)
  6. Emergency or Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C” certificates (must remain valid through the application/selection process)
  7. Valid OACP certificate, OACP waiver, vision and hearing results and fitness logs

Stages of the Selection Process

Pre-Interview Questionnaire (PIQ): If you are successful through the application screening process, you will be asked to complete an electronic Pre-Interview Questionnaire (PIQ). Your PIQ will be reviewed by a Recruiting Officer who will determine whether you will advance to the next stage.

Fitness Test: If your PIQ is successful, you will move onto the Fitness Testing portion of the selection process. All applicants must pass the Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP) test, consisting of two components; the Pursuit-restraint Circuit and the 20-Metre Shuttle Run.

Local Focus Interview (LFI): Passing the fitness test moves you to the LFI which is the first of two interviews. The LFI is a one-on-one interview with a Recruiting Officer that helps us learn more about you and your suitability to become a Halton Police Officer.

Essential Competencies Interview (ECI): If moved to the ECI stage, you will be invited to meet with a panel of two Recruiting Officers for a behavioural-style interview where you will be asked competency-based questions that will assess your knowledge, skills and abilities in relation to policing.

Psychological Assessment: Successful ECI applicants will be asked to complete an online psychological questionnaire and subsequent interview with our psychologist.

Background Investigation: The next stage in the selection process involves a designated Background Investigator who conducts a thorough check of all the information gathered during the process. This includes but is not limited to references provided, educational documents, employment history, credit and cyber checks, and meeting you and your family during a home visit. During this stage, you will also be required to complete a medical assessment.

Final Selection Report: All the information gathered during the process is summarized and submitted for review. Successful applicants will be presented an Offer of Employment.

Ontario Police College (OPC): As a condition of employment, successful new recruits must attend the 12-week Basic Constable Training course at OPC.

Please direct any questions about the application process to policerecruiting@haltonpolice.ca.

Compensation

Cadet $53,026

Recruit $63,861

Constable (Fourth Class) $76,924

Constable (Third Class) $85,632

Constable (Second Class) $97,244

Constable (First Class) $110,393

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Contact Information

For more information about the Police Officer hiring process, contact:

Email: policerecruiting@haltonpolice.ca