Job Posting: Sworn Constable                 Position Type: External Thank you for your interest in the Brantford Police Service. We are currently accepting applications for the position of Sworn Constable.  It is recommended that you review all the information below in detail prior to submitting a complete application package.   The Brantford Police Service offers successful candidates the opportunity for a long and rewarding career in law enforcement with an opportunity for advancement while receiving police training and performing a variety of functions within the Service.   The Brantford Police Service is an equal opportunity employer seeking qualified candidates for the role of police constable to reflect the diverse community we are proud to serve.   For a description of the duties and responsibilities of a police officer and for information on minimum qualifications and the selection process, please see below. Basic Requirements * is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada;   * is at least 18 years of age;   * is physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position, having regard to his or her own safety and the safety of members of the public;   * is of good character; and     meets ONE of the following conditions:   1. The person has a secondary school diploma or equivalent.   1. The person has,   (A) a university degree,   (B) a degree from a college of applied arts and technology established under the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 that is authorized to grant the degree, or   (C) a degree from an Indigenous Institute that is approved under the Indigenous Institutes Act, 2017 to grant the degree.   iii. The person has a diploma or advanced diploma granted by a college of applied arts and  technology described in sub-subclause (ii) (B), or an Indigenous Institute described in sub-subclause (ii) (C), following successful completion of a program that is the equivalent in class hours of a full-time program of at least four academic semesters.   1. The person has been granted a certificate or other document by a post-secondary institution evidencing successful completion of a program that the regulations prescribe as being equivalent to a degree or diploma described in subclause (ii) or (iii). 2019, c. 1, Sched. 1, s. 83 (1); 2023, c. 12, Sched. 1, s. 34. Duties and Responsibilities   * Respond to calls for service * Resolve emergency and non-emergency situations in a manner that protects lives and property * Maintain public order and provide assistance * Enforce laws, investigate and when appropriate, arrest offenders, lay information and prepare cases for court * Prepare and submit timely and complete written reports concerning investigations and police service activities * Actively identify problems in the community * Proactively patrol assigned areas and identify problems within the community Application Process *Application Package must include the following documents in order for your application to be processed. Incomplete applications will not be processed. NOTE: You do not need the OACP Certificate to apply to the Brantford Police Service.  If you have already obtained the OACP certificate you are welcome to include it in your application package for us to review.  We recommend that you carefully review all the information listed below and ensure that you have all the mandatory required documents before you submit your application package. 1. Checklist of Mandatory Information Form 2. Application for Police Constable 3. Police Constable Selection Applicant Survey Form – Fill out form 4. Cover letter and resume (include special skills, languages, related experience and commitment to volunteerism including the organizations, duties and hours). 5. Copies of all high school, post-secondary transcripts (completed/incomplete programs) 6. Copies of any other Certificates which demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning 7. Copies of Reference Letters (signed, dated and it is recommended to be from employment, community service and training/education). There is no minimum or maximum reference letters required. 8. Copy of Drivers Licence (front and back) and Birth Certificate (all numbers must be readable). If born outside of Canada, copy of Citizenship and/or Landed Immigrant status showing birth date. 9. Completed Authorization for Release of Information (signed/witnesses). 10. Copy of valid standard First Aid and CPR certificates SELECTION PROCESS: Stage 1: Application Package Submission Stage 2: Local Focus Written/Essay and Pre-Background Questionnaire Stage 3: Fitness Assessment - Shuttle Run (minimum level 7) Stage 4: Local Focus Blended and Developmental/Essential Competency Interview Stage 5: Senior Officer Panel Interview Stage 6: Psychological Assessment - Written and In-Person Interview  Stage 7: Background Investigation Stage 8: Comprehensive Medical Examination Stage 9: Chief and Deputy Chief Interview Stage 10: Final Selection Decision Once hired, cadets will be sent to the Ontario Police College for the Basic Constable Training Course.   At this time the Ontario Police College tuition fee has been waived. PLEASE NOTE: ALL SCANNED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SENT IN .PDF FORMAT Selected applicants will be notified by email for testing/interview stages.  Applicants who are unsuccessful will receive an email that they are not proceeding in our hiring process. Please ensure you check your junk mail for any correspondence from us.   For further information regarding our recruiting process, you may contact:                Constable Jaime Price 519-756-0113 Ext. 2401 jprice@police.brantford.on.ca   Constable Basia Hasham              519-756-0113 Ext. 2845    bmhasham@police.brantford.on.ca