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How to apply to Halton Regional Police Service

Official Halton Regional Police Service recruiting page

Last reviewed October 12, 2026. Requirements change without notice — the service's own page is the authority.

Who can apply

Eligibility requirements Halton Regional Police Service publishes.

Citizenship
Canadian citizen or permanent resident of CanadaThe Police Constable application checklist requires proof of citizenship (birth certificate, passport, PR).
Age
At least 18 yearsStated on the Police Cadets page, which also states that the Cadet and Constable application processes are now the same and follow the OACP CSS hiring process, with a single application. The Careers/Police Officers page does not restate a minimum age.
Education
Successful completion of at least four (4) years of secondary school education or equivalent. Official transcripts and diplomas will be required.The Police Constable document checklist asks for a high school diploma and transcripts and a post-secondary diploma and transcripts, but the site does not state post-secondary education as a minimum requirement.
Foreign credential evaluation
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 the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services Canada (WES Canada).
Driver's licence
A valid Class 'G' Driver's LicenceA driver's licence must also be submitted with the Police Constable application documents.
First aid certification
Emergency or Standard First Aid certificate, which must remain valid through the application and selection process
CPR certification
CPR Level C certificate, which must remain valid through the application and selection process
Vision
Uncorrected visual acuity of at least 20/40 binocularly. Corrected visual acuity should be at least 20/20 binocularly, and normal colour vision.The Police Constable application checklist requires vision results to be submitted alongside the OACP certificate.
Hearing
Meet normal hearing standardsThe Police Constable application checklist requires hearing results to be submitted alongside the OACP certificate.
Medical
Be in good physical and mental health and able to meet the physical, mental, and medical requirements of the HRPS
Character and conduct
Be of good moral character and habits, that is, an individual other people consider trustworthy and as having integrity
Credit and financial record
Pass a detailed background check that includes security clearance, credit, and reference checksThe site describes the credit check as part of the background investigation, which also covers cyber and reference checks; it does not publish a credit standard applicants must meet.
Other
OACP Certificate of Results. A valid OACP certificate (or OACP waiver), together with vision and hearing results and fitness logs, must be submitted with the application.

How to apply

The hiring steps Halton Regional Police Service lists, in order.

  1. 1

    Submit your Police Constable application

    Applicants are required to submit each of the documents listed below in the correct order through the online application.

  2. 2

    Pre-Interview Questionnaire (PIQ)

    If you are successful through the application screening process, you will be asked to complete an electronic Pre-Interview Questionnaire (PIQ). Your PIQ will be reviewed by a Recruiting Officer who will determine whether you will advance to the next stage.

  3. 3

    Fitness Test

    If your PIQ is successful, you will move on to the Fitness Testing portion of the selection process. All applicants must pass the Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP) test, consisting of two components: the Pursuit-restraint Circuit and the 20-Metre Shuttle Run.

  4. 4

    Local Focus Interview (LFI)

    Passing the fitness test moves you to the LFI, the first of two interviews. The LFI is a one-on-one interview with a Recruiting Officer that helps us learn more about you and your suitability to become a Constable with the Halton Regional Police Service.

  5. 5

    Essential Competencies Interview (ECI)

    If moved to the ECI stage, you will be invited to meet with a panel of two Recruiting Officers for a behavioural-style interview where you will be asked competency-based questions that will assess your knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to policing.

  6. 6

    Psychological Assessment

    Successful ECI applicants will be asked to complete an online psychological questionnaire and subsequent interview with our Psychologist.

  7. 7

    Medical Assessment

    Your eyesight, hearing, cardiovascular health, and other physical conditions will be assessed.

  8. 8

    Background Investigation

    The next stage in the selection process involves a designated Background Investigator who conducts a thorough check of all the information gathered during the process. This includes, but is not limited to, references provided, educational documents, employment history, credit and cyber checks, and meeting you and your family during a home visit.

  9. 9

    Final Selection Interview

    All the information gathered during the process will be reviewed. Successful applicants will receive an Offer of Employment.

  10. 10

    Ontario Police College (OPC)

    As a condition of employment, successful new recruits must attend the 12-week Basic Constable Training course at OPC.

Fitness test

The fitness test Halton Regional Police Service uses, and its pass mark.

  • Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP)

    Required

    All applicants must pass the Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP) test, consisting of two components: the Pursuit-Restraint Circuit and the 20-Metre Shuttle Run. Passing both components is mandatory in order to advance to the interview stage. Applicants must complete the Pursuit Restraint Circuit in 2 minutes and 37 seconds or less, and must reach level 7 or above on the 20-Metre Shuttle Run.

Salary

The pay range Halton Regional Police Service publishes.

$58,384 – $121,546a year

From Cadet to 1st class.

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