Recruit Constable

Apply for Recruit Constable at SAULT STE. MARIE POLICE in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CA. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is looking for individuals with an interest in becoming a police constable with our service.

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be physically fit and mentally able to carry out the duties of a police constable.
• Have successfully completed at least four years of secondary school education or its equivalent (proof of successful completion of secondary school is required. Please  to use our flow chart to determine if you need to obtain an Educational Credential Assessment).
• Be prepared to undergo a thorough interview, comprehensive background investigation, as well as medical and psychological tests.
• Produce a current “Certificate of Results” awarded by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) through a licenced vendor.
• Never have been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted.
• Have a valid G Class driver’s licence with no more than six (6) demerit points.
• Be qualified in Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator) - not required at time of submission; however, training must be scheduled and valid certificate must be submitted to Uniform Recruitment prior to any conditional offer.
• Be of good moral character and habits.

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s selection standards are high. If you are not presently able to minimally meet all these standards, you may want to consider taking time to improve your level of competitiveness.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including health and life insurance plans, an excellent pension, and allowances for clothing and uniforms.

New standards were recently put in place by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP). Applicants are now asked to complete the OACP Certificate Testing program. To prepare yourself for the required fitness testing, visit Police Fitness Personnel Ontario (PFPO) for a full breakdown of the tests you will be required to perform. For information on Sault Police fitness test requirements and scoring, .

Reminder – all recruit applicants MUST achieve a level 7 or higher on the 20-metre shuttle run to move on in the process. Download the Shuttle Run file to prepare for the test MP3 WAV M4A

• Application Authorization for Release of Information Form
• Birth certificate (if Canadian citizen) OR permanent residency (if permanent resident)
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copy of education documents (i.e. high school diploma and transcripts or equivalent) which prove minimum education requirements (to confirm which documents you are required to obtain/upload with your application, please  to use our flow chart.)
• If applicable: please also upload documents proving completion of any post-secondary studies (such as college or university diploma/degree and/or transcripts)
• OACP Certificate
• OACP Vision and Hearing Assessment forms
• Valid Class G driver’s license
• If applicable:
  Copy of any additional qualifications, certificates, awards, commendations, licences, etc.
• Applicant Survey (Optional)

• Submit your fingerprints for the purpose of a complete records check.
• Observe the Rules and Regulations and instructions laid down for the government of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.
• Successfully complete Ontario Police College training