I would encourage ALL desi's to apply with local police services. Its not something most think of specially in our culture filled with the stereotypical "doctor, engineer, lawyer", etc....
Policing is a field filled with rewards. You dont have to be some muscle bound freak. In fact most Police Services these days look for university graduates to fill their front lines... thats right. With opportunities (once established as an officer), ranging from specialized units to IT crimes, etc. You can not go wrong.
Plus theres that great uniform chicks dig... hehhee...

Here is one site for some info.

http://www.applicanttesting.com

http://www.blueline.ca

Cheers

Good One DStud,
I was considering this myself before I got a break into the profession I was struggling for. Even filled out all the application forms. The wife was not too keen on this. I guess the thought of competition due to the uniform played a role in that .
Dstud, I do hope you find your desi princess soon enough. I think we'll be able to guess your status just by reading your posts at that time

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Constable Recruitment - Recruiting Information Sessions



What does a police constable do?
What minimum qualifications are required to become a police officer?
What skills and abilities are assessed in the police constable selection process?
Out of Province and Foreign Educational Document Assessment.
Vision, Hearing and Speech Standards.
How do I apply to become a police constable in Halton?
What will I be paid at Halton Regional Police Service?
What are some of the benefits of employment?
Am I required to pay for the Basic Constable Training Course at the Ontario Police College?
What assignments are available to me after I'm hired?
Frequently asked questions.
Contact us.


What does a Police Constable do?

A police constable improves and maintains the safety, security and quality of life for Halton residents through the application of community policing methods; contributes to the development of Service goals, and participates in activities and projects; enforces federal, provincial and municipal statutes in response to citizens' complaints, service calls and special assignments; prepares and processes charges under federal, provincial and municipal statutes, and gives evidence in Court.

What minimum qualifications are required to become a Police Officer?

All Applicants must meet the following basic requirements:


Possess an O.A.C.P. Certificate of Results (See How do I apply to become a police constable in Halton? - Stage 1: Testing)
be legally eligible to work in Canada
be 18 years of age or older
be of good moral character and habits
have successfully completed secondary school or the approved equivalent to the Ontario education system.

Official transcripts and diplomas are required; where education has been completed outside the province of Ontario, official proof of equivalency must be provided. Refer to Out of Province and Foreign Educational Document Assessment, which provides a list of private agencies that provide document assessments for a fee.


possess a valid driver's licence (minimum Class G)
possess a current Standard First Aid certificate and a current CPR certificate (Basic Rescuer Level C)
meet vision standards of uncorrected visual acuity of at least 20/40 binocularly, corrected visual acuity should be at least 20/20 binocularly, with normal colour vision. See Vision, Hearing and Speech Standards.
meet normal hearing standards. See Vision, Hearing and Speech Standards.
The Halton Regional Police Service is an equal opportunity employer.





What skills and abilities are assessed in the Police Constable Selection Process?

There is an increasing shift in the role of police constable from a traditional focus of enforcement/authority to one that balances this approach with a community policing/service orientation. Keeping this in mind, essential and local competencies that are important to performing the job of police constable have been identified:

Essential Competencies

SELF-CONTROL

The ability to keep one's emotions under control when provoked, faced with opposition or hostility, or working under stressful conditions; and the ability to take constructive actions to deal with the situation. PHYSICAL SKILLS/ABILITIES

Required physical skills and abilities including: vision, hearing, speaking, finger dexterity, motor skills, cardiovascular endurance, and physical strength. COMMUNICATION
Understanding
Listening & Expressing
Written Communication
The ability to communicate in a manner that demonstrates understanding and responsiveness to others' concerns, motivation, feelings and behaviours; to demonstrate verbal and written communication skills needed to express self and present information clearly and accurately.

SELF-CONFIDENCE
Self-Assurance
Accurate Self-Assessment
A belief in one's own abilities, opinions and judgments; understanding of one's own strengths and limitations; and the ability to handle failures constructively.

FLEXIBILITY/DEALING WITH DIVERSITY

The ability to adapt to a variety of situations, individuals, groups and changing circumstances; sensitivity to different and opposing perspectives; the ability to work effectively with a wide cross-section of the community representing diverse backgrounds, cultures and socio-economic circumstances.

ANALYTICAL THINKING

The ability to demonstrate logical cause and effect thinking; systematically identify patterns or connections between situations, persons or events; identify key elements in complex situations.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

The ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts, both inside and outside the police service, with individuals/organizations who can provide information, counsel and other support for achieving work-related goals.

ACHIEVEMENT ORIENTATION

The ability to focus on attaining successful outcomes of policing by continuously striving to improve performance, committing oneself to accomplishing self-established or organizational goals/standards.





LOCAL COMPETENCIES

COMMUNITY SERVICE ORIENTATION

The desire to help or serve others; focus efforts on discovering and acting to meet community needs, including those of both individuals and groups.

INITIATIVE

Self-directed or self-motivated, and exercises initiative that goes beyond what is expected or required in the job to improve outcomes or avoid problems.

WORK ORGANIZATION

Acts to minimize errors and maintain high standards of quality by checking or monitoring information and work, and by developing and maintaining systems for effectively organizing work and information.

COOPERATION

The ability to demonstrate collaborative/team oriented behaviour with colleagues, other emergency services, community resources, etc. by co-operating, seeking their input, encouraging their participation and sharing information.

COMMITMENT TO LEARNING The ability to maintain and add to professional/technical knowledge and personal growth and development by asking questions, taking courses, reading, networking with colleagues, specialists and the community.

ASSERTIVENESS

The ability to use personal power or the power of the police constable's position appropriately; set expectations, challenge others, enforce rules and direct others as appropriate.

Out of Province and Foreign Educational Document Assessment

Where education has been completed outside the province of Ontario, official proof of equivalency must be provided. The following is a list of private agencies that provide document assessments for a fee.

Secondary and Post-Secondary Evaluations

International Credential Assessment Services of Canada (ICAS)
35 Harvard Road, P.O. Box 21001
Guelph, Ontario N1G 4T3
Toll-free Phone #: 1-800-321-6021
Websitettp://www.icascanada.ca Other provinces and foreign credential assessments.

Academic Credentials Evaluation Services (ACES)
York University, Admissions Office, Room 150
Atkinson College
4700 Keele Street
North York, Ontario M3J 1P3
Tel: 416-736-5787
E-mail:
Website: http://www.yorku.ca/admissio/aces.asp Foreign credential assessments only.

World Education Services - Canada (WES Canada)
45 Charles Street East, Suite 700
Toronto, ON M4Y 1S2
Tel: 416-972-0070
Fax: 416-972-9004
Toll Free Phone: 1-866-343-0070
Website: http://www.wes.org/ca/offices.html Foreign credential assessments only.

Post-Secondary Evaluations

Comparative Education Service
University of Toronto
315 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A3
Tel: 416-978-2185

Vision, Hearing & Speech Standards

The following standards are as specified by the O.A.C.P. Constable Selection System

VISION STANDARDS
Uncorrected Visual Acuity - at least 20/40 (6/12) with both eyes open;

Corrected Visual Acuity - at least 20/20 (6/6) with both eyes open;

Farsightedness - The amount of hyperopia must be less than +2.00. For screening, the visual acuity score recorded above should worsen when +1.50 lenses are worn; no change from the uncorrected visual acuity when wearing +1.5 lenses denotes unacceptable vision;

Depth Perception - Stereo acuity of 80 seconds of arc or better;

Lateral Phoria "Far" - in excess of 5 eso or 5 exo, requires additional information from an eye care professional, which documents that the person is unlikely to experience double vision when fatigued or functioning in reduced visual environments;

Lateral Phoria "Near" - in excess of 6 eso or 10 exo, requires additional information from an eye care professional, which documents that the person is unlikely to experience double vision when fatigued or functioning in reduced visual environments;

Colour Vision - pass Farnsworth D-15 without corrective (e.g. X-Chrom) lenses;

Peripheral Vision - in the temporal plane, each eye individually should be able to see objects at 75 degrees and less;

Refractive Surgery and Intra-Ocular Lenses - The eye care provider must provide specific documentation utilizing Constable Selection System approved forms, available through Applicant Testing Services, Toronto Police Service or Ontario Provincial Police;

Orthokeratology, Corneal Transplants, Intra-Stromal Corneal Rings and Implantable Contact Lenses - not allowed;

Ocular Disease - free from diseases that impair or will impair visual performance as indicated by the standards above.

HEARING STANDARDS

Hearing is acceptable if the applicant is able to hear tones at the following frequencies and related decibel levels:

500 Hz 25 dB and above 2000 Hz 35 dB and above
1000 Hz 30 dB and above 4000 Hz 40 dB and above


Note : Applicants who have unacceptable performance on any of the vision or hearing assessments will be referred for further examination by an appropriate specialist. It is recommended that applicants confirm that they meet the vision and hearing standards before they commit themselves to the testing fees of the pre-interview stage.


How do I apply to become a Police Constable?

Stage 1: TESTING

Prior to applying for the position of Police Constable with the , candidates must successfully complete the Pre-interview Assessment Stages of the Constable Selection System. The Pre-interview Assessment Stages include aptitude tests, written communication test, vision and hearing tests, Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (P.R.E.P.) and a video simulation assessment. Successful candidates are awarded the Ontario Chiefs of Police (O.A.C.P.) Certificate of Results. For information about police testing, applicants may call, email or visit the website of:

Applicant Testing Services Inc.
Phone: 1 (800) 429-7728 or 1 (519) 659-8686

Fax: 1 (519) 659-8757
E-mail:
http://www.applicanttesting.com

Stage 2: APPLICATION SUBMISSION

If you possess a valid O.A.C.P. Certificate of Results, contact us by telephone and an application package will be sent by mail.

Completed applications must be returned with photocopies of the following documents:


Valid O.A.C.P. Certificate of Results
Current Resume
High School Diploma
High School Transcripts
Post Secondary School Diploma or Degree
Post Secondary Transcripts
Drivers Licence including Photocard
Proof of Citizenship (Birth Certificate or Passport)
Standard First Aid Certificate
Basic Rescuer (Level C) CPR Certificate
Prior Learning questionnaire (provided with application form)
Community Service Questionnaire (provided with application form)
Completed applications and documents can be mailed or delivered to:




Stage 3: PERSONAL INTERVIEW

Applications are reviewed by recruiting staff, and candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The personal interview is a one-on-one interview, based on the local competencies for the position of Police Constable. During the interview, applicants will be required to demonstrate that they possess the local competencies. For more information about the competencies, please refer to What skills and abilities are assessed in the police constable selection process?

Stage 4: PRE-BACKGROUND QUESTIONNAIRE

Candidates will be required to complete a Release of Information form and a Pre-Background questionnaire.

Stage 5: ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES INTERVIEW

The essential competencies interview is conducted by two recruiters. This stage assesses the candidate's suitability based on the essential competencies for the position of Police Constable.

Stage 6: PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

Candidates will be required to complete a psychological assessment, which includes an interview with a psychologist.

Stage 7: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

The background investigation may include, but is not limited to, reference checks, verification of educational documents, verification of employment history, and credit checks. Candidates will be required to complete a Personal History Form and supply all requested documentation.

Stage 8: FINAL SELECTION

All information collected in previous stages of the selection process is reviewed and compared to the selection criteria. A conditional offer of employment may be made at this stage. This offer is conditional on security and medical clearance, as well as final appointment by the Police Services Board.

Applicants must provide proof of valid Standard First Aid and C.P.R. Basic Rescuer certification prior to confirmation of employment.

UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS

Unsuccessful applicants may re-apply for the position of Police Constable after a period of one year (12 months) from the date they were removed from the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Constable Selection System, applicants who are unsuccessful at their first essential competencies interview may only be considered by other OACP licensed services after a period of three (3) months. If an applicant is unsuccessful a second time at the essential competency interview, there is a six -month waiting period prior to further consideration.


Frequently asked questions…

What is the OACP (Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police) Constable Selection System?
It is a standardized selection process designed to assess the candidate's suitability for the position of police constable based on essential competencies.

What steps are included in the Pre-Interview Phase?
General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB)
Written Communication Test (WCT)
Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP)
Vision and Hearing Tests
Behavioural Personnel Assessment Device (BPAD)
What areas would the Halton Regional Police be responsible to administer?
Interview / Post Interview Assessments:
A local focus interview (LFI), and pre-background questionnaire (PBQ) that examines issues of good moral character and habits
A competency interview to assess essential competencies (ECI)
Psychological testing
Background Investigation
Final Review
Medical Clearance
Is there a testing fee for the OACP Constable Selection System?
Candidates are required to pay a single assessment fee of $288.90 (includes GST) to applicant Testing Services Inc. for the Pre-Interview Testing Phase. There is no fee to make application to the Halton Regional Police after successfully completing the pre-interview testing.

Can a candidate re-test if they fail the Pre-interview Assessment phase and what will be the cost?
Candidates who do not meet the requirements will be permitted to re-test after 6 months, with the exception of the fitness test that can be retaken after a 3-month period. The GATB, WCT and BPAD results are valid for 3 years and the PREP results are valid for 6 months. The cost for retaking individual tests is $60.35 (includes GST).

How do candidates access the OACP Constable Selection System?
Candidates can access the System by submitting the assessment fee along with a registration form to:

Applicant Testing Services Inc.
Phone: 1 (800) 429-7728 or 1 (519) 659-8686
Fax: 1 (519) 659-8757
E-mail:
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Is Police Foundations training mandatory?
No. The Ministry of the Solicitor General's Office was looking at making it mandatory, however, no date for implementation has been set.

How long does it take to complete the interview and post interview stages of the selection process with your police service?
On average it takes 6 to 8 weeks from the date of your first interview (LFI).