Become a Police Officer

Follow these steps to set up your Careers Portal profile and begin your application:

• Enter the Careers Portal.
  • Select “View Careers Profile” (top-right of the screen).
  • On the sign-in page, select “Create an account” and complete all mandatory fields.
  • Once all mandatory fields are completed, select “Create Account.”
  • Open each drop-down section to begin entering additional information, including:
    • Employment details: List every job you have had, including specific dates you worked.
    • Secondary and post-secondary education: List every school you attended, starting with high school (not only where you earned a diploma).
    • Language skills
    • Certificates, licenses, workshops and seminars 
    • Volunteer details
    • Police service applications (current and past): List every application you have ever submitted.
  • Select “My Documents” to begin uploading all mandatory documents.

Before you apply, make sure your documents are complete and ready to upload. We will not process your application until all required documents are submitted.

Required documents include:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Original high school diploma
• High school (secondary school) transcripts
• Equivalency certificate (if you completed secondary school outside of Canada)
• Post-secondary transcripts (from all institutions attended), if attended
• Post-secondary diploma, if completed
• Equivalency certificate (if you completed secondary school outside of Canada)
• Valid Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Certificate of Results
• Medical examination package (hearing and vision results that meet the required standard)
• Copies of Emergency or Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR Level ‘C’ Certificate (these certifications must remain valid throughout the constable selection process)
• Completed Consent and Release of Liability
• Completed Confidential Applicant Survey

Refer to our candidate guide to learn how to properly title your documents.

Before you select “Submit Application,” make sure:

• All required profile sections are complete and accurate
  • All mandatory documents have been uploaded successfully
  • Your contact information is up-to-date

Incomplete profiles or missing documents may delay the review of your application.

After you submit, you will receive a confirmation message that we received your application.