Police Constable Recruitment - Lateral Transfer

• Improve and maintain the safety, security, and quality of life for residents of the City through the application of proactive community-based and problem-solving policing methods
• Preserve the peace
• Prevent crimes and other offences, and provide assistance and encouragement to other persons in their prevention
• Assist victims of crime
• Apprehend criminals and other offenders and others who may lawfully be taken into custody
• Lay charges and participate in prosecutions
• Execute warrants that are to be executed by police officers and perform related duties
• Perform the lawful duties that the Chief of Police assigns

To be considered for a Police Constable position candidates must:

• Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a Grade 12 High School Diploma, or the approved equivalent
• Have a valid Class G Driver's Licence, with no more than six accumulated demerit points, permitting you to drive an automobile in Ontario with full driving privileges
• Have obtained a Basic Constable Training Diploma from the Ontario Police College or via the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), or be willing to complete and pass equivalency exams at the Ontario Police College (OPC), if your previous Basic Constable Training is from outside of the province (see our website for further details).
• Have a valid Standard First Aid certificate and valid CPR certificate (Basic Rescuer Level C) by the time you receive an offer of employment
• Be physically and mentally able to perform the job, having regard for their own safety and the safety of members of the public, and maintain a good level of physical fitness
• Be of good moral character and habits, meaning that they are an individual other people would look upon as being trustworthy and having integrity
• Have no criminal record for which a pardon has not been received (applicants must obtain a pardon if they have any criminal convictions under a federal statute)
• Have strong English communication and comprehension skills; additional languages are an asset
• Pass a security clearance as well as a background investigation, which includes education, employment, personal history, credit, and reference checks, as well as a home visit

Additional Non-mandatory Qualifications

• Ties to Hamilton by virtue of having lived, attended school, or have family living in Hamilton
• Post-secondary College or University graduate
• Commitment to continuous learning/self-improvement within the past two to five years (i.e. post-secondary courses, workshops, seminars, or any ongoing personal development activity)
• Commitment to community involvement within the past two to five years (i.e. volunteering)
• Stability in work and/ or education within the past two to five years (i.e. engaged in schooling or demonstrated stability in employment)
• Strong attention to detail (i.e. do not exclude yourself as a potential candidate by submitting a poorly presented application with spelling, grammar, or accuracy errors)

Must also be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical thinking
• Self-confidence
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Self-control
• Relationship building
• Achievement orientation
• Physical skills/ abilities
• Dealing with diversity
• For further details, please review Essential Competencies for Police Constables

• Applications (i.e. cover letter and resume – all one document) are to be submitted via the City of Hamilton’s Job Posting. Please include your OACP Certificate number and PREP expiry date (or current Service and Badge number) in the top right hand corner of your cover letter.
• Email correspondence is an essential part of the recruitment process. Ensure you have included your email address, as well as your business/day phone number, your home/ evening number, and/or your cell phone numbers when you apply via the City's website and on your application, to facilitate our ability to contact you.
• There is no deadline to apply, however, applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and it can take approximately four to eight weeks to process an application.
• We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for testing and/or an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or emails please. We are unable to respond to all applicants.
• The Hamilton Police Service is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation for testing, interview, or employment purposes.
• We invite you to visit the Hamilton Police Service website to obtain further information on the Service, or visit our Careers section to obtain further information on career opportunities with our Police Service (e.g. Police Constable, Police Cadet, Civilian, Volunteer, and Auxiliary opportunities). Information on the Constable Selection System (CSS) can be found on the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services website.
• If hired, the incumbent shall comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Practices for their position and the workplace.
• By applying, you agree that the statements made by you are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge. Further, you understand that any falsification of statements, misrepresentations, and/or deliberate omission or concealment of information may be considered just cause for dismissal.