Role of a Police Cadet

  • Work 12-hour shifts and follow the two days/two nights/four off schedule

  • Receive internal training and continuously work alongside coaches/mentor officers

  • Be part of a platoon team

  • Patrol in all districts and Central Lock-Up

  • Experience specialized units

  • Work special events throughout the Region

  • Participate in and speak at Recruiting Information Sessions and events

  • Learn new skills such as Defensive Tactics, Traffic Point Duty and Search Training

  • Work on fitness and wellness

Become a Cadet

Our Service re-established the 12-month Police Cadet Program in 2009 which sees participants undergo a structured and comprehensive selection process. Successful candidates are put through an internal training program followed by a series of diverse assignments throughout the Service. The program is designed to provide Cadets a window into policing, as well as continual guidance and mentoring, with the intent of preparing them to advance to becoming a Constable.

We’re now accepting Cadet applications year-round. If you’re an ambitious and motivated young adult with a serious interest in a policing career, we encourage you to apply here.

For more information about the HRPS Police Cadet program, contact: CadetProgram@haltonpolice.ca

  • The following are the mandatory requirements to be considered for the position of police cadet:

    • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada

    • Be 18 years of age or older

    • Be in good physical and mental health and able to meet the physical, mental and medical requirements of the HRPS

    • Be of good moral character and habits, meaning being an individual other people would look upon as being trustworthy and having integrity

    • Have successfully completed at least four (4) years of secondary school education or equivalent (Note: Official transcripts and diplomas will be required)

    • Where education has been completed outside Canada, official proof of equivalency must be obtained. Both International and Canadian applicants may obtain educational equivalency assessments through one of these agencies:

    International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
    35 Harvard Road P.O. Box 21001
    Guelph, ON N1G 4T3
    1-800-321-6021

    World Education Services Canada (WES Canada)
    45 Charles Street East, Suite 700
    Toronto, ON M4Y 1S2
    416-972-0070
    Toll Free: 1-866-343-0070

  • The following are additional mandatory requirements to be considered for the position of police cadet:

    • A valid Class ‘G' Driver's Licence

    • A Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR Level C

    • Be physically fit. Reach a minimum of Level 7 in the 20-Metre Shuttle Run and successfully complete the Police Physical Readiness Evaluation (PREP).

    • Meet vision standards of uncorrected visual acuity of at least 20/40 binocularly, corrected visual acuity should be at least 20/20 binocularly, and with normal colour vision

    • Meet normal hearing standards

    • Pass a detailed background check that includes security clearance, credit and reference checks.

    • Between the ages of 19-25 years of age

    • Recent post-secondary graduate or in the last semester of post-secondary education

  • Cadet | $53,026

Competencies of a Police Cadet

In addition to the minimum requirements, applicants for the position of Police Cadet must also possess certain essential competencies:

  • Resiliency: The ability to withstand adversity and bounce back from difficult life events and the ability to retain perspective and cope after a stressful event.

    Teamwork: Works cooperatively with members of the work team. Contributes to the development of a team environment where team members achieve established goals.

    Communication: Ability to demonstrate effective listening, understanding, verbal and written communication skills with a goal of de-escalation or reaching a common ground.

    Problem Solving: Identifies problems, implements solutions and evaluates the outcomes. Discovers new opportunities and solutions for problems using innovative thinking.

    Leadership: The action and ability to organize, influence, guide and motivate other people to reach a shared goal.

    Inclusivity: Ability to recognize the value of diversity and the capability to relate and work effectively in culturally diverse situations.

  • Community Service Orientation: Desire to help or serve others and the ability to focus efforts on meeting individual and group needs

    Initiative: Self-directed or self-motivated, and able to exercise initiative beyond what is expected or required on the job to improve outcomes or avoid problems

    Work Organization: Ability to minimize errors and maintain high standards of quality by developing and maintaining effective systems for organizing work and information

    Cooperation: Ability to demonstrate collaborative/team-oriented behaviour such as input seeking and information sharing with colleagues, other emergency services, community resources, etc.

    Commitment to Learning: Ability to maintain and enhance professional/technical knowledge and personal development by asking questions, taking courses, reading, networking with colleagues, specialists, and the community

    Assertiveness: Ability to use personal power or the power of the police constable's position appropriately to set expectations, challenge others, enforce rules, and direct others