Recruit Constable

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is looking for individuals with an interest in becoming a police constable with our service. Please read the requirements below for more information.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Sergeant Derek MacFarlane in Uniform Recruitment via email [email protected] or by phone, 705-949-6300 ext. 238.

Please note: If you have previously applied for this position, you may receive an error message indicating you have already applied. Please sign in and replace any documents that require updating and contact Sergeant Derek MacFarlane in Uniform Recruitment via email [email protected] to advise your documents have been updated and you would like to reapply.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 click here 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.

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is a modern and progressive organization that is proud of its history and excited about its future. 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, click here.

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 Process

Please note that only electronic applications will be accepted. When submitting your application, please make sure that you have all of the required documents listed below:

1. Application
2. Authorization for Release of Information Form
3. Birth certificate (if Canadian citizen) OR permanent residency (if permanent resident)
4. Cover letter
5. Resume
6. 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 click here 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)
7. OACP Certificate
8. OACP Vision and Hearing Assessment forms
9. Valid Class G driver’s license
10. If applicable: Copy of any additional qualifications, certificates, awards, commendations, licences, etc.
11. Applicant Survey (Optional)

It is the applicant’s responsibility to advise of any changes to their contact information or application.

Conditions of Employment for the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service

It is a fundamental condition of employment that you agree to:

• 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