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Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Location: HEADQUARTERS BUILDING, 200 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge, ON

Shift: Rotating Shift

Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week

Number of Positions: 20

Association: Waterloo Regional Police Association

Reason for Vacancy: New Positions

2026 Salary:

• In-Training (Starting Salary): $71,854
• Fourth Class (Return from OPC - then 14 months): $84,535
• Third Class (14 months after): $94,770
• Second Class (14 months after):$104,156
• First Class (14 months after):$120,166

Legislative requirements

The Ontario Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) outlines some minimum requirements for police officers. You must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or a 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 completed at least four years of secondary school diploma or its equivalent.
• Be of good moral character and habits, meaning that you are an individual other people would look upon as being trustworthy and having integrity.

Additional WRPS requirements

• A valid OACP Certificate
• Meet Constable Selection System Hearing and Vision Requirements as outlined by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP).
• Possess a valid Ontario driver`s licence with full privileges and no more than six accumulated demerit points
• Possess a Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certificate
• Be able to pass a security clearance and background investigation, credit and reference checks.
• If you have any criminal convictions under a federal statute, you must obtain a pardon. If you have 'Findings of Guilt', which have resulted in absolute or conditional discharges, the records must be 'sealed' by the RCMP. This will be done automatically following one year if the absolute discharge is registered after July 24, 1992. For a conditional discharge, this will be done automatically following three years if the conditional discharge is registered after July 24, 1992. Otherwise, you must apply to have these records sealed.

Make yourself competitive above the basic requirements

We are looking for applicants who are:

• Passionate about their community and have a deep commitment to helping others.

• Applicants who have a desire for lifelong learning.
• Physically active.
• Aware of the Waterloo Regional Police and our service goals.
• Have experience working within a team environment.
• Organized and pay attention to detail.

Why join WRPS?

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Defined benefit pension plan OMERS
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including employer-paid Health/Dental and Life Insurance
• Dynamic, team-focused environment supporting the community
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for fitness and wellness

Prior to submitting your application, we encourage you to review our website at www.join.wrps.ca for further details regarding the selection process and the minimum requirements for this position.

If you require accommodation in completing the application process, or with any portion of the application process please email the WRPS at uniformrecruiting@wrps.on.ca.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process:

Waterloo Regional Police Services may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during the recruitment process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment. AI does not make final hiring decisions.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.