Minimum Requirements

To be considered for a career in policing, you must meet certain minimum requirements as outlined in the Police Services Act. Specifically, you must:

• be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada:
• be at least 18 years of age;
• be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position, having regard to your own safety and the safety of members of the public;
• have successfully completed at least four years of secondary school education or its equivalent. (Note: official transcripts and diplomas will be required). Where education has been completed outside Ontario, official proof of equivalency must be obtained by contacting the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training;
• be of good moral character and habits, meaning that you are an individual other people would look upon as being trustworthy and having integrity.

In addition, you must:

• possess a valid driver's license with no more than six accumulated demerit points, permitting you to drive an automobile in Ontario with full driving privileges;
• have current certification in CPR and first aid by the time the offer of employment is given; and
• be able to pass a security clearance as well as background investigation, credit and reference checks.