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Join HRP as an experienced police officer. Come home to Nova Scotia.

Make a difference in the Halifax region, submit your applications for the full time, permanent position(s) of Police Constable in Halifax Regional Police and answer the call of the coast.

Call of the coast

Halifax Regional Police is a diverse police organization that is committed to building and maintaining confidence, trust and safety in partnership with the communities we serve. As one of the largest police organizations in Atlantic Canada, Halifax Regional Police continuously look for individuals who have a passion for policing and a desire to make a difference with us. We are looking for team players who are motivated to make ongoing and meaningful contributions to the well-being and safety of our community.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application

Check out some of the benefits you can expect when joining HRP as an experienced police officer, including:

• having the experience of a lifetime serving the residents of a fast-growing community
• being part of an inclusive, flexible and exciting workplace with options for training and career development
• having paid vacation, sick leave, entry into a defined contribution benefit pension plan along with health, vision and dental insurance.

Salary starts at $67,133.28 - $111,888.79 per year as per the Agreement between the Halifax Regional Municipality and the Halifax Regional Police Association. Salary to commensurate with experience.

Serve on the front lines in the Maritimes. Halifax is waiting for you. Apply now.

Key Information to Consider:

• All new hires will commence in our patrol division
• We accept applications from currently serving police officers or Canadian Military Police (regular service) with Qualifications Level 3
• According to Halifax Regional Police policy guidelines, an experienced police officer refers to:
  • Current serving police officers in Canada, or
  • Canadian Military Police (regular service) with Qualifications Level 3, or
  • Applicants who successfully completed an approved Police Recruit Training Program
• Hours of work include shift work (days, nights, weekends, and holidays). A typical shift is 12-hours. Depending on operational requirements, flexibility around scheduling is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 education
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Must be a graduate of a recognized Canadian police training program
• Have no criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted and have no criminal charges pending before the courts.
• Valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license or equivalent from another Canadian province

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted online. Copies of the following documents are required:

• Driver's license
• Certificate from a recognized police training program

SELECTION PROCESS:
1. Screening - All applications will be reviewed. You’ll advance to the second stage of the process if your application demonstrates that you meet the application criteria.

2. Cognitive ability test - Candidates will have a pre-determined time frame to complete a cognitive ability test. There are many resources online and in print to help prepare for the cognitive ability test.

3. Police Physical Abilities Occupational Test - You must complete the Police Physical Abilities Occupational Test within four minutes—the minimum standard for experienced police officers. It’s important to complete the test as quickly as possible, as not all candidates who meet minimum standard will proceed to the next stage.

4. Pre-employment background & security screening booklet - You’ll be given a pre-employment background & security screening booklet to complete and return to Human Resources. Human Resources will review your booklet and decide if you are suitable for the position.

5. Interview - You’ll participate in a competency-based panel interview. The interview is designed to allow you to draw on examples from your work or life experience to demonstrate that you possess the necessary competencies to be a Halifax Regional Police Officer.

Additional Steps:
Medical exam:
If you are successful through the previous six stages, you must undergo a medical exam to determine if you meet the medical standards set by Halifax Regional Police and the Province of Nova Scotia. The medical exam will include a vision and a hearing test.

Background and reference checks:
You’ll be thoroughly investigated to determine your suitability to be a police officer. Your references and previous employers may be contacted, and family and friends may be contacted and/or visited during this stage.

Psychological testing:
You must undergo psychological testing to determine your suitability be a police officer.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm on Wednesday, June 30, 2027

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process.