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Sworn Recruiting

Currently, the Brantford Police Service is not accepting applications for the position of Sworn Police Constable.  

Those interested in a career in Law Enforcement with the Brantford Police Service should be aware of our basic requirements which include:

  • hold an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent
  • physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position having regard to their safety and to the safety of the public
  • valid drivers licence with an accumulation of no more than six demerit points
  • uncorrected 20/40 vision, both eyes, and colour deficiency within established limits
  • normal hearing at frequencies of 500 to 4000 Hz measured by audiometer
  • valid Standard First Aid and CPR Certificates
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
  • of good moral character and habit
  • not have been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been obtained

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • respond to calls for service
  • confront and 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 verbal and written reports concerning investigations and police service activities
  • actively identify problems in the community
  • submit regular progress reports

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

  • When the Service is accepting resumes, apply by submitting a complete resume and cover letter along with a current copy of your OACP Certificate of Results, completed Application for Police Constable/Cadet, Application Survey Form (not mandatory) and Authorization for Release of Information, which can be downloaded below.
  • The Brantford Police Service has contracted with Applicant Testing Services (ATS) to provide the pre-interview assessment (Standardized Tests) of applicants for sworn positions.
  • All applicants must successfully complete the Standardized Tests of Stage 4 of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Constable Selection System.

    These tests comprise Stage Four of the Constable Selection System:
    • Police Analytical Thinking Inventory (PATI)
    • Written Communication Test (WCT)
    • Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP)
    • Vision and Hearing tests
    • Behavioral Personnel Assessment Device for Police (B-PAD).

  • Prior to applying for a sworn position with the Service, an applicant will arrange for and complete the tests. To arrange for your standardized tests visit the ATS website at: www.applicanttesting.com
  • When the Service is accepting resumes, apply by submitting a complete resume and covering letter along with a current copy of your OACP Certificate of Results which you will receive from ATS. Include your current employment status, education, community/volunteer service, related experience and special skills.
  • Selected applicants will be invited to attend for interviews.
  • The final steps in the process include psychological testing, background checks and a medical examination
  • Shortly after hiring, cadets will be sent to the Ontario Police College for the Basic Constable Training Course


As a result of provincial legislation effective January 1st, 2007 recruits not having already successfully completed the Ontario Police College Basic Constable Training Course will be required to pay a fee of $7,500.00 to the College upon registration.

For further information regarding our recruiting process you may contact Mrs. Marva Usher, Recruiting Co-Ordinator, Brantford Police Service 1-519- 756-0113 Extension 2232 or musher@police.brantford.on.ca.

The Brantford Police Service will only accept applications or resumes for vacant job opportunities. Unsolicited applications for employment by our Service will not be kept on file.


For more information on policing and the selection process in Ontario visit the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police website.

BPS APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS - Forms

Application for Police Constable/Cadet
Application Survey Form
Authorization For Release of Information


The Brantford Police Service is an equal opportunity employer.