Police Recruitment

Question 1

What are the minimum requirements to join the regional popo?

Answer 1

• Canadian citizen
• 18yrs old
• Be physically and mentally able to perform duties
• Meet vision and hearing standards
• Have completed a min of 4 yrs of secondary school
• Posses a valid class G driver’s licence w/ no more than 6 demerit pnts
• Posses first aid certificate and CPR
• Not have a criminal conviction for which pardon has not been granted

Question 2

What is the Constable Selection System?

Answer 2

• Began in Feb 1998 when the ministry granted license to Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police to sublicense individual police services and private sector firms to use the system to assess police constable applicants
• 42 police services
• 85% of police applicants in the province are assessed using this criteria

Question 3

What is included in the pre background questionnaire?

Answer 3

• Driving habits
• Work history
• Alcohol use
• Drug use
• Education
• Credit issues
• Criminal record
• Criminal associations
• Police contant

Question 4

What is the local focus interview?

Answer 4

• Community service
• Initiative
• Work organization
• Cooperation
• Commitment to learning
• Communication

Question 5

What is the essential competency interview?

Answer 5

Knowledge, skills and abilities for successful performance of the job

Question 6

What are the 3 essential competencies?

Answer 6

The 3 essential competencies are self-control, self-confidence, flexibility, diversity

Question 7

What is the process?

Answer 7

• Background investigation
• Psych testing
• Psychologist interview
• Security clearance
• Medial assessment

Question 8

What do you need to be a competitive candidate?

Answer 8

• High level of fitness
• Obtain a post-secondary education
• Volunteer and be active in the community
• Maintain a responsible employment record

Question 9

What do you need to be a successful candidate?

Answer 9

• Receive offer of employment
• Undergo pre-OPC training
• Enrol in OPC 12 week training program
• Qualify for $11, 065 interest free loan in the form of a payroll deduction
• Participate in Swearing-In ceremony as Police Constable
• Hands on training