Police Job Postings
New Police Constables
Have you been thinking about a career in policing?
The Peterborough Police Service is currently recruiting for new constables for 2022-2023 intake.
Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated continuous learning, a commitment to volunteer work and the Peterborough community.
Past applicants are asked to reapply in order to remain active in the process and all completed applications will be held on file for a period of 12 months.
We encourage you have a look through the various steps towards a career in policing. Only fully completed applications will be accepted.
For more information about a career in policing please visit the OACP Website – www.oacpcertificate.ca
Do you have what it takes? |
To be considered for a career in policing, you must meet certain minimum requirements as outlined in the Police Services Act. Specifically, you MUST:
In addition, you MUST:
New hires to the Peterborough Police Service will also be required to:
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Police Constable Selection Requirements |
The Peterborough Police Service subscribes to the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Constable Selection System and only resumes accompanied by a valid OACP Certificate of Test Results can be considered by the Service. |
Application Process |
Candidates must successfully pass each step to continue to be considered in the process.
(1) APPLICATION Applicants must submit a complete application package including:
Please Note: If you are unable to complete the Hearing and Vision Assessment Forms due to the COVID Pandemic, you may still submit your application. The Service will require that you have these forms completed later in the recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment.
(2) ESSENTIAL COMPETENCY INTERVIEW In accordance with the Constable Selection System, candidates will participate in a full Essential Competency Interview. This interview could take up to 3 hours to complete. Candidates will be advised of their results at the conclusion of the interview.
(3) APPLICATION REVIEW AND PRE-BACKGROUND QUESTIONNAIRE The Peterborough Police Service will review all applications, the selected candidates will be contacted to complete the OACP Pre-Background Questionnaire.
(4) PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST/PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVIEW Applicants will be required to complete a written MMPI-3 and 16PF test, and subsequently be required to participate in an interview with a designated psychologist to determine if they are acceptable for a position as a police constable.
(5) PHYSICAL TESTING – POLICE FITNESS PIN TESTING Recruits must demonstrate the ability to successful pass the Fitness PIN.
(6) BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION This stage involves an in-depth investigation into the applicant and all information that has been provided throughout the entire application process.
CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT Subject to satisfactory results, candidates may be offered employment conditional to receiving medical clearance.
SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION:
All qualified candidates can submit their completed application package by mail or hand-deliver to:
Peterborough Police Service, Attention: or you can submit your application electronically, by email with one (1) complete file to: recruitment_pps@peterborough.ca |
Peterborough Police Service thanks all applicants; however, only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.
Experienced Police Constables
Experienced Police Constables |
The Peterborough Police Service is always interested to hear from experienced constables. Closing date: No closing date |
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If you have questions about recruitment please contact: recruitment_pps@peterborough.ca