Position Police Constable – New Recruit
Location: Port Hope, ON, CA
Contract: Full time on site
Closing date: October 18, 2026
Job Overview The Port Hope Police Service is actively recruiting new police constables. We are currently seeking a diverse group of dedicated individuals who have a strong interest in serving our community by becoming a member of the Port Hope Police Service. Policing is about working and building relationships with people from many different backgrounds to ensure public safety through crime prevention and law enforcement. We believe in community policing which involves building relationships in our community to make a difference in the lives of people. The Port Hope Police Service offers Police Constables a rewarding career in law enforcement with an opportunity for training and advancement within the Police Service.
Recruitment Process Testing, interviews, psychological testing, medical examination, and background checks. Candidates must successfully pass all steps of the recruitment process in order to proceed to the next step.
Application Review and Pre-Background Questionnaire. The Port Hope Police Service will review all applications, and selected candidates will be contacted to complete the OACP Pre-Background Questionnaire.
Local Focus Interview. Successful candidates will be invited to complete a written Local Focus Interview (LFI) to learn more about the candidate and assess their knowledge of the service and the community we serve. This interview will also give the candidate the chance to express why they are interested in a career in policing.
Essential Competency Interview. In accordance with the Constable Selection System, candidates will participate in a full Essential Competency Interview.



This interview could take up to 3 hours to complete.
Psychological Test/Interview. Applicants will be required to complete a written psychological test that is administered at the Police Service and subsequently participate in an interview with a designated psychologist to determine if they are suitable for a position as a police constable.
Full Background Investigation. This stage involves an in-depth investigation into the applicant and all information that has been provided throughout the entire application process.
Conditional Offer of Employment. Subject to satisfactory results, candidates may be offered employment conditional to receiving medical clearance and successfully completing the Basic Constable Training at the Ontario Police College.
Training As a condition of employment with the Port Hope Police Service, new recruits are required to successfully pass the Basic Constable Training Course at the Ontario Police College (OPC). The 3-week online and 10-week at OPC training program is designed to prepare newly hired police officers to safely and effectively perform their duties, while meeting the needs of Ontario's diverse communities.
Compensation Starting rate as of January 1, 2026:
Recruit - $50,939.20 annual salary
4th Class Constable - $71,406.40 annual salary
Accommodations Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Port Hope Police Services Employment Accommodation Policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Equal Opportunity Port Hope Police Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Information We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted.

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📌 Police Constable - New Recruit (closes October 18, 2026) at Port Hope Police Service (Ontario)
🏢 Port Hope Police Service
📍 Ontario