New Constable, Experienced Officer and Special Constable

To be considered for a career in policing, you must meet certain minimum requirements as outlined in the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA). Specifically, you must:

1. Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
2. Be at least 18 years of age.
3. Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position, having regard to your own safety and the safety of members of the public.
4. Have successfully completed at least four years of secondary school education or equivalent as per the CSPA. (Note: official transcripts and diplomas will be required.) Where education has been completed outside Ontario, official proof of equivalency must be obtained by contacting the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training. See approved list of private agencies that provide accepted document assessments services for a fee.
5. Be of good moral character, meaning that you are an individual other people would look upon as being trustworthy and having integrity.

In addition, you must:

1. Possess a valid driver's licence with no more than six accumulated demerit-points, permitting you to drive an automobile in Ontario with full driving privileges.
2. Have a current certification in CPR and First Aid - Level C.
3. Be able to pass a security clearance as well as background investigation, credit and reference checks. If you have any criminal convictions under a federal statute, you must obtain a pardon. If you have ‘Findings of Guilt’ which have resulted in absolute or conditional discharges, the records must be ‘sealed’ by the RCMP.

Submit your application electronically.

If you would prefer, you may mail your completed application (not bound and without any plastic coverings) to:
Professional Development & Recruiting Unit
Staff Sergeant T. Ryan
Guelph Police Service
15 Wyndham Street South
Guelph, ON
N1H 4C6

For applicants with education outside Ontario, please note the instructions in the Official Transcripts and Diplomas section.

Police Constable - New Recruit

Before submitting your application, please ensure that you have all the required documents listed below:

• OACP Application Form
• Cover Letter & Detailed Resume
• Certificate Of Results (Test updates if necessary)
• OACP Fitness Log and Daily Fitness Journal
• Hearing and Vision Assessment Forms
• Photocopy of official High School transcripts and diploma
• Photocopies of official College and/or University transcripts (even if incomplete)
• Photocopies of College and/or University diploma
• Photocopy of current CPR (Level "C") and Standard First Aid certification
• OACP Consent and Release of Liability Form

Submit your application electronically.

Special Constable

Please note that the Guelph Police Service only accepts Special Constable applications when posted on the Civilian Opportunities page.

Before submitting your application, please ensure that you have all the required documents listed below:

• OACP Application Form
• Cover Letter & Detailed Resume
• Certificate Of Results; OR current Use of Force qualifications (experienced)
• OACP Fitness Log and Daily Fitness Journal; OR Ontario Fitness Pin for the current year (experienced)
• Hearing and Vision Assessment Forms
• Photocopy of official High School transcripts and diploma
• Photocopy of current CPR (Level "C") and Standard First Aid certification
• OACP Consent and Release of Liability Form

Submit your application electronically.

Experienced Officers

To apply as an experienced officer, you must be a currently serving officer in Canada and have served a minimum of one year with your current police service. Experienced military police officers, use this process to apply, please note you may still be required to attend the Ontario Police College for Basic Constable Training once hired.

Before submitting your application, please ensure that you have all the required documents listed below:

• Cover Letter & Detailed Resume
• OPC Certificate and Transcripts; OR OPC Equivalency Certificate and Transcripts (out of province)
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Ontario Fitness Pin for the current year
• Two recent Performance Appraisals from your current police service
• Proof of current Use of Force qualifications
• Photocopy of official High School transcripts and diploma
• Photocopies of official College and/or University transcripts (even if incomplete)
• Photocopies of College and/or University diploma
• Any other pertinent information the candidate feels is relevant
• OACP Consent and Release of Liability Form

Submit your application electronically.

Official Transcripts and Diplomas

Official transcripts and diplomas will be required. Where education has been completed outside Ontario, official proof of equivalency must be obtained.

The following is a list of private agencies that provide accepted document assessment services for a fee:

Secondary and Post-Secondary Evaluations International Credential Assessment Services of Canada (ICAS)

100 Stone Road West, Suite 102
Guelph, ON
N1G 5L3
Toll-Free: 1-800-321-6021

World Education Services - Canada (WES Canada)
45 Charles Street East, Suite 700
Toronto, ON
M4Y 1S2
Toll-Free: 1-866-343-0070 Telephone: 416-972-0070 Fax: 416-972-9004

Post-Secondary Evaluations Comparative Education Service
University of Toronto
158 St. George Street Toronto, ON
M5S 2V8
Telephone: 416-978-0393

1. Submit your completed application. It remains active for one year from the date received.
2. Shuttle Run. This will always be the first step after submitting your completed application. 
3. Applicants will complete a Pre-background Questionnaire and review it with the Recruiter. 
4. A Local Focus Interview based on local knowledge, developmental and some essential competencies - One on one with a Recruiter.
5. An Essential Competencies Interview with two Recruiters.
6. Career interview with Recruiter.
7. The Ontario Fitness PIN test. This will be conducted as a part of the candidate's overall evaluation and is not considered a pass or fail assessment. Rather, this is a tool used by the Guelph Police Service that helps to determine overall suitability for the position.
8. Driving evaluation.
9. Psychological evaluation. This consists of a written portion and an interview to determine suitability.
10. Background investigation. This is an extensive investigation into the background and suitability of the candidate.
11. Conditional offer of employment, contingent upon a subsequent medical examination, and completion of the Ontario Police College Basic Constable Training.

Please be advised that some of the steps may occur out of order, but candidates are required to be successful at each stage. The process is competitive and candidates can be eliminated or deferred at any point.

If you are not an experienced officer and would like to apply, keep in mind the competencies that the Guelph Police Service are looking for:

1. Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze situations and events in a logical way, and to organize the parts of a problem in a systematic way.

2. Self-confidence: A belief in your own abilities and judgement and a recognition of personal limitations and development needs.

3. Communication: The ability to demonstrate effective listening, verbal and written communication skills.

4. Flexibility/Valuing Diversity: The ability to adapt your approach in a variety of situations and to work effectively with a wide cross-section of the community representing diverse background, cultures and socio-economic circumstances.

5. Relationship Building: The ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts, both inside and outside the police service

6. Achievement Orientation: The desire for continuous improvement in service or accomplishments

7. Medical/Physical Skills and Abilities: Job-related medical/physical skills and abilities, including vision, hearing, motor skills, cardiovascular endurance and upper-body strength

8. Self-Control: The ability to keep your emotions under control and to restrain negative actions when provoked or when working under stressful conditions.

The following 11 competencies have been identified as developmental:

1. Information Seeking: The ability to seek out information from various sources before making decisions.
2. Concern for Safety: The ability to exercise caution in hazardous situations in order to ensure safety to self and others.
3. Assertiveness: The ability to use authority confidently and to set and enforce rules appropriately.
4. Initiative: Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and self-directed in identifying and addressing important issues.
5. Cooperation: The ability to collaborate with others by seeking their input, encouraging their participation and sharing information.
6. Negotiation/Facilitation: The ability to influence or persuade others by anticipating and addressing their interests and perspectives.
7. Work Organization: The ability to develop and maintain systems for organizing information and activities.
8. Community-service Orientation: Proven commitment to helping or serving others.
9. Commitment to Learning: Demonstrated pattern of activities, which contribute to personal and professional growth.
10. Organizational Awareness: Understanding of the dynamics of organizations, including the formal and informal cultures and decision making processes.
11. Developing Others: Commitment to helping others to improve their skills.

The Guelph Police Service is committed to equitable treatment of all individuals in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. This Service is committed to accommodating any individual needs in all employment practices. Please let us know if you require any accommodations to ensure that you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.

Examples may include, but are not limited to:

• Accessible formats for written material
• Communication supports
• Interview scheduling to accommodate observance of a religious holiday

If you require accommodation to participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process for the position of Police Constable, please contact our Recruiting Unit at careers@guelphpolice.ca or 519-824-1212 ext. 7550.