Posted 19 days ago
Recruit Constable
@ theregio03
Cambridge, Ontario
Overview
Waterloo Regional Police Service is hiring 20 Recruit Constables at its headquarters in Cambridge, Ontario, on full-time permanent rotating shifts of 40 hours per week. The Patrol Officer attends emergency and non-emergency calls, monitors community events, conducts investigations and liaises with other agencies. Starting salary is $71,854, rising through pay classes to $120,166.
Responsibilities:
- Attend emergency and non-emergency calls for service
- Attend and monitor community events
- Conduct investigations
- Liaise with other agencies
Requirements summary:
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident, at least 18 years old
- Four years of secondary school or equivalent
- Valid OACP Certificate and Ontario driver's licence with full privileges
- Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
- Pass security clearance, background, credit and reference checks
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-24
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | OACP Certificate, Ontario driver's licence, Standard First Aid, CPR Level C |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | credit, references |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Security clearance | Reliability status |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Wellness |
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theregio03
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The Region of Waterloo touches the lives of citizens, every day. We are responsible for more than 60 per cent of municipal government services in this community including; waste, transit (GRT and ION), growth planning, heritage, rural libraries, major roads, water supply, sewage treatment, ambulance service, Public Health, community housing and more. The Region of Waterloo is one of this area's top employers. We employ more than 3,500 people in a wide variety of fields: community and social services, health care, arts, culture and recreation, natural and applied sciences, skilled trades, administrative support and much more. The Region offers competitive wages, pensions and benefits, but there is so much more that makes us an outstanding employer, including: • Employee fitness centres • Tuition assistance program • Alternative work arrangements • Time for family medical leave • Employee events and casual days • In-house learning and leadership development • Secondment opportunities The Region’s employees feel valued for the difference they make in our community every day. If you are passionate about making a difference, visit our website and check out our job postings at www.regionofwaterloo.ca/jobs .
- LinkedIn followers
- 48,050
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,165
- Reported office locations
- 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4J3, CA
- 99 Regina Street South, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4V3, US
- 150 Main Street, Cambridge, Ontario, CA
- Business categories
- Government
- Other recorded names
- theregio03
- Region of Waterloo
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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The Region of Waterloo touches the lives of citizens, every day. We are responsible for more than 60 per cent of municipal government services in this community including; waste, transit (GRT and ION), growth planning, heritage, rural libraries, major roads, water supply, sewage treatment, ambulance service, Public Health, community housing and more. The Region of Waterloo is one of this area's top employers. We…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Kitchener, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1973 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 31 |
| View page |
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: HEADQUARTERS BUILDING, 200 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge, ON
Shift: Rotating Shift
Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week
Number of Positions: 20
Association: Waterloo Regional Police Association
Reason for Vacancy: New Positions
2026 Salary:
- In-Training (Starting Salary): $71,854
- Fourth Class (Return from OPC - then 14 months): $84,535
- Third Class (14 months after): $94,770
- Second Class (14 months after):$104,156
- First Class (14 months after):$120,166
Description
The Patrol Officer attends emergent and non-emergent calls for service, attends/monitors community events, conducts investigations and liaises with other agencies.
Legislative requirements
The Ontario Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) outlines some minimum requirements for police officers. You must:
- Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- 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.
- Have completed at least four years of secondary school diploma or its equivalent.
- Be of good moral character and habits, meaning that you are an individual other people would look upon as being trustworthy and having integrity.
Additional WRPS requirements
- A valid OACP Certificate
- Meet Constable Selection System Hearing and Vision Requirements as outlined by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP).
- Possess a valid Ontario driver`s licence with full privileges and no more than six accumulated demerit points
- Possess a Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certificate
- Be able to pass a security clearance and 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. This will be done automatically following one year if the absolute discharge is registered after July 24, 1992. For a conditional discharge, this will be done automatically following three years if the conditional discharge is registered after July 24, 1992. Otherwise, you must apply to have these records sealed.
Make yourself competitive above the basic requirements
We are looking for applicants who are:
Passionate about their community and have a deep commitment to helping others.
- Applicants who have a desire for lifelong learning.
- Physically active.
- Aware of the Waterloo Regional Police and our service goals.
- Have experience working within a team environment.
- Organized and pay attention to detail.
Why join WRPS?
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Defined benefit pension plan OMERS
- Comprehensive benefits coverage, including employer-paid Health/Dental and Life Insurance
- Dynamic, team-focused environment supporting the community
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for fitness and wellness
Prior to submitting your application, we encourage you to review our website at www.join.wrps.ca for further details regarding the selection process and the minimum requirements for this position.
If you require accommodation in completing the application process, or with any portion of the application process please email the WRPS at [email protected].
Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process:
Waterloo Regional Police Services may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during the recruitment process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment. AI does not make final hiring decisions.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.
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