Application requirements

Applicants with previous Canadian policing experience, who are in good standing with their current service, and who have completed a probationary period or equivalent as set out in the Community Safety and Police Act 84(4), may apply to the Ottawa Police Service as an experienced officer.

 Your application must include:

• A cover letter and detailed résumé
• A valid fitness test for the current year (we accept PIN, PREP, ESAP, PARE, A-PREP, POPAT)
• Emergency First Aid and Level C CPR certification
• A copy of your Basic Constable Training diploma from the Ontario Police College. If you are a police officer serving outside the Province of Ontario, a diploma from a recognized Police Academy is required (BC Justice Institute, Edmonton Police Service, Calgary Police Service, Saskatchewan Police College, Winnipeg Police Service, École nationale de police du Québec, Atlantic Police Academy, or RCMP.)

Police officers serving outside of Canada and Military Police Officers do not qualify for our experienced officer process. Please consider applying as a new recruit. 

Please Note:

• The working language for the Ottawa Police Service is English; other languages are an asset.
• All supporting Documentation must be submitted at the time of application.  Failure to submit a complete application will result in your application being screened out of the process.  
• The successful completion of any phase of the selection process does not guarantee proceeding to the next phase.
• The Ottawa Police Service is an equal opportunity employer, and readily acknowledges that a diverse population is best served by similar diversity of police and civilian membership.
• Accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required.  Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request.   Candidates must make their needs known in advance.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.