BECOMING A POLICE OFFICER

• At least 18 years old
• Canadian citizenship or permanent resident
• Physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position
• High school graduate (minimum four years of secondary school education)
• Good moral character and habits
• Possess valid driver’s license
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Ability to pass security clearance, background investigations, credit and reference checks.

The Police Services Act (R.S.O. 1990 c. P-15) outlines certain minimum requirements that candidates must meet to be considered for a career in policing. These include the background attributes and requirements listed.

The Cobourg Police Service subscribes to the OACP (Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police) Constable Selection System. There are four stages in this system that must be completed by all candidates wishing to become police officers.

To Make an Application You Must Submit:

• Resume and Cover Letter
• Completed OACP Application Form
• Completed OACP Consent and Release of Liability Form
• Copy of the OACP Certificate
• Completed OACP Fitness Log
• Completed OACP Vision and Hearing Assessment Forms
• Copy of Valid Driver’s License
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• Copy of Diploma and/or Degree(s) of educational achievements
• Copy of valid First Aid and CPR certificates
• Application for Police Constable Position (Click Here)
• Ontario Constable Selection System Consent and Release of Liability Form (Click Here)

c) Interview with the Cobourg Police Service
Upon review of a candidate’s application package, a panel interview may be scheduled at the Cobourg Police Service. The candidate will be interviewed by police members trained in OACP recruitment and interviewing techniques.

The candidate will be required to demonstrate that he/she possesses the competencies required to be a police constable. While waiting to be interviewed, a Pre-Background Questionnaire will be given to the candidate for completion. If the candidate is successful through the interview stage, a background check will be required.

d) Background Investigation
A thorough background investigation, including a credit and reference check, will be conducted. Also, a personality test will be administered and the candidate may be invited to an interview with a psychologist.

Then What?
If the candidate is offered a position within the Cobourg Police Service, he/she will be expected to complete a medical evaluation, which includes a medical history questionnaire and a comprehensive physical examination. The person will also have to complete a psychiatric exam.

Once an offer of employment with the Cobourg Police Service is confirmed, the candidate will be placed on probation for 12 months. All new recruits are hired as ‘Cadets’ and will attend an 13-week training program at the Ontario Police College (OPC) in Alymer, Ontario. After successful completion of the OPC program, members become 4th Class Constables of the Cobourg Police Service.

Submit Your Application Documents to:

Cobourg Police Service
Attention: Human Resources
107 King Street West
Cobourg, ON K9A 2M4

You can apply in person, by mail or click here to apply by email.