Do I have to have my OACP Certificate to apply?

Yes, you are required to have your OACP certificate to apply to London Police Service.

What are the medical, vision and hearing standards?

Police Officers and Cadets must be in good health. Candidates must pass medical, vision and hearing standards. Cadet applicants with concerns about their health should get advice from a medical professional before applying.

Can I email my application?

Yes. We prefer that the entire package be sent on one PDF file. View the application package page for the job you are applying for to see how to contact us.

What is a character letter of reference?

This reference should be from someone you have known on a personal level for more than five years who can speak about your honesty, integrity and maturity. The best references are from long term friends.

How long is my application valid for?

Applications are valid for one year from the date that you have applied.

Do you have any scheduled information sessions?

We typically do not host information sessions. This website is designed to provide good advice to someone who is considering a career in policing. When we have recruiting events we will post it here; see the Recruiting Events page.

Do you hire people who are not residents of London?

Yes. We are committed to hiring the most suitable applicants.

How long do I have to wait after receiving laser eye surgery?

You must wait two months after surgery. Documentation on vision stability and night vision is also required.

What kind of interview do you do?

We have our own interview. We do not use the Essential Competencies Interview or Local Focused Interview.

What is your age requirement for the cadet program?

You must be 18 years of age, however, the majority of our candidates have graduated from college or university. The cadet program is suited for younger applicants who have less life experience.

How long does it take to get hired as a police officer and cadet?

The process may take between 2 to 6 months to complete if the candidate is successful in all components.

When do you hire police constables?

The Ontario Police College (OPC) has three intakes per year in January, May, and September. Our selection process is ongoing throughout the year, and coordinated with the OPC intakes. Cadets are hired in March, July and November. Our PIN testing dates are posted on our website and on social media.

Do I have to submit my vision, hearing and fitness logs?

Yes these need to be included with your application package.

Im applying for Cadet, do I need my OACP certificate?

No, you will need your vision and hearing OACP forms prior to commencement of employment. Prior to moving on to a Cadet Recruit position you will need to obtain your OACP certificate.

Do I need to take a Police Foundations Program to be hired as a Police Officer?

No. The minimum education requirement is four years of secondary school or equivalent, but the majority of applicants have post-secondary education from college or university from a wide variety of programs. Read our tips page for advice on how to plan your policing career.

Are you on social media?

Yes, please follow us on Twitter @LPSRecruiting (https://twitter.com/LPSRecruiting) and Instagram @lpsrecruiting (https://www.instagram.com/lpsrecruiting/).

Why was my processed stopped?

This is a competitive process. Your process may be stopped at any time if you are deemed not to be competitive or concerns arise. Applicants are continually being assessed on their qualifications including education, driving ability, physical fitness and writing skills. Your conduct prior to and throughout the process will assess your integrity, leadership and people skills.

What is the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Certificate?

The OACP Certificate is a certificate that is administered, authorized and approved by the Ontario Association Chiefs of Police which applicants can obtain prior to commencing their application process to become a Police Officer in Ontario.

When does this new OACP Constable Selection System come into effect?

The new OACP Constable Selection System comes into effect officially January 1, 2020.

How long is the OACP Certificate valid for?

Once the applicant has submitted the necessary documentation in Part A, successfully passed Part B and then completes Part C, they will be provided with an OACP Certificate. The expiry date for the OACP Certificate is one year from the date it was received. If the applicant passes the expiry date the entire Part 1 process has to be repeated along with corresponding fees.

How to apply to London Police Service

Official London 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 London Police Service publishes.

Age: Be at least 18 years of age
Citizenship: Canadian citizen or permanent residentIf you were born outside of Canada, submit citizenship or permanent residency documentation. These documents must show your date of birth - a passport and/or 'statement of live birth' are not sufficient.
Work authorization: Be legally entitled to work in Canada
Driver's licence: At least a valid G driver's licence with a good driving record
Demerit points: No more than six demerit points
Criminal record: Have been granted or issued a pardon if convicted under a federal statute
Education: High-school education or General Education Development (GED) equivalentTranscripts and proof required with the application package. Post-secondary education preferred (transcripts and proof also required). The careers FAQ adds: the minimum education requirement is four years of secondary school or equivalent, but the majority of applicants have post-secondary education from college or university from a wide variety of programs; a Police Foundations Program is not required.
First aid certification: Current certification in Standard First AidProof required within the application package; a scanned copy of the Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Certificate must be included.
CPR certification: Current certification in CPR Level CProof required within the application package.
Character and conduct: Strong sense of morality, character and integrity; positive role model; history of community volunteerism; trustworthy and responsible; strong leaderThe information you provide will help us to determine whether you meet certain requirements of good moral character and habits as well as conditions of work, as referenced by the Police Services Act. Your answers may be verified through a detailed background check. Providing false or misleading information may lead to disqualification from the selection process.
LanguagePreferred: Excellent written communication skills; multilingualism an asset
Other: OACP CertificateYou are required to have your OACP Certificate to apply to London Police Service. A scanned copy of a current Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Certificate, including fitness logs, vision/hearing and OACP waiver, must be in the application package. Experienced police officer applicants do NOT have to provide an OACP certificate.
Medical: Medical clearance under the OACP Constable Selection System after a conditional offer of employmentThe Constable Selection System requires that the medical assessment of police constable applicants take place only after a conditional offer of employment is made by the hiring police service. Candidates are required to complete a medical history questionnaire and undergo a comprehensive physical examination by a physician. An applicant will be disqualified due to the presence of any medical condition, treatment, limitation, or disease that inhibits performance so that essential duties cannot be completed safely even with accommodation, increases the risk to the applicant's personal health to an unacceptable level, increases the risk of sudden incapacitation or impaired judgment, can result in the transmission of an infectious disease, or renders the individual unfit to be a professional driver according to the Canadian Medical Association.
Vision: Uncorrected visual acuity at least 20/40 (6/12) with both eyes open; corrected visual acuity at least 20/20 (6/6) with both eyes openFarsightedness: hyperopia must not be greater than +2.00 D spheroequivalent in the least hyperopic eye. Colour vision: pass Farnsworth D-15 without any colour corrective lenses. Lateral phoria 'far' in excess of 5 eso or 5 exo, and 'near' in excess of 6 eso or 10 exo, require additional information from an eye care professional. Peripheral visual field limits are specified per meridian. Corneal refractive surgery, pseudophakic intra-ocular lenses and certain phakic intraocular lens implants are allowed with additional documentation on vision stability and night vision using Constable Selection System approved forms; orthokeratology, corneal transplants and intra-stromal corneal rings are not allowed. Candidates must be free from ocular disease that impairs visual performance.
Hearing: Pure-tone thresholds not exceeding a four-frequency average (500, 1000, 2000, 3000 Hz) of 25 dB HL in each earThresholds at none of these single frequencies shall exceed 35 dB HL and thresholds at 4000 Hz shall not exceed 45 dB HL. Speech recognition scores shall be 88 percent or better in each ear at 50 dB HL in quiet; speech recognition measured with both ears open in sound field shall be 68% or better at a +5 dB signal-to-noise ratio. Only complete-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids may be used to meet these standards, and unaided hearing loss must not exceed 40 dB in each ear at 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 Hz and 55 dB at 4000 Hz. The audiologist must provide documentation using Constable Selection System approved forms.

How to apply

The hiring steps London Police Service lists, in order.

1
Submit Your Application
You can submit your application online, by mail, or in person. We hire three times each year. It takes more than three months for a successful applicant to get through the process. Put your application in as soon as you are able to!
2
Fitness Test
Complete the Police Fitness Test. A reminder - Fitness Testing is by INVITATION ONLY.
3
Initial Review
You may be invited for an interview. We ask questions about your background and past experiences. This is not an Essential Competencies Interview (ECI). We expect 100% honesty. We don't expect perfection!
4
Essay and Spelling Test
You complete an essay and a spelling test.
5
Second Interview
You are interviewed by a panel of our higher ranking officers. We ask questions about your maturity, education, and your background.
6
Psychological Assessment
You complete some psychological exams and are interviewed by a psychologist. We do this to test if you can manage the stress involved in a policing career.
7
Background Investigation
We will look at your personal history. We will interview many different people in your life to examine your character, your honesty, and your trustworthiness.
8
Chief Selection
Our Chief of Police will review your file. We may make an offer of employment that is conditional on passing a medical exam.
9
Medical Exam
You meet with a doctor who will examine you to make sure you are healthy. We pay for this exam.
10
Police Service Board Approval
Your name is given to the London Police Service Board for approval. You start work with us at the beginning of an upcoming intake with other employees.

Fitness test

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

Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP)
Required
The police PREP test is composed of two performance tests to evaluate a candidate's physical capability (the Pursuit/Restraint Circuit and the Aerobic Shuttle Run). A passing grade involves finishing the Pursuit/Restraint Circuit in 2 minutes and 37 seconds or under and getting to at least Stage 7 in the 20-metre Shuttle Run. A 4kg (9 lb) weighted belt and a 4kg (9 lb) vest are worn during the Pursuit/Restraint Circuit. The circuit is four 25 metre rotations with a 1.9 m and a 1.2 m fence, stairs, a 61 cm crawl barrier, a Body Control Simulator (35.5 kg weight), an Arm Restraint Simulator, and a 77 kg (170 lb) mannequin drag over 15 metres. Fitness testing is by invitation only, but candidates should be familiar with the requirements and practise prior to submitting an application.

Salary

The pay range London Police Service publishes.

$53,311 – $132,597a year

From Cadet Recruit (while attending Ontario Police College) to Constable 1st Class (23+ years experience), as of 2026.

Questions people ask about London Police Service

Do I have to have my OACP Certificate to apply?: Yes, you are required to have your OACP certificate to apply to London Police Service.
What are the medical, vision and hearing standards?: Police Officers and Cadets must be in good health. Candidates must pass medical, vision and hearing standards. Cadet applicants with concerns about their health should get advice from a medical professional before applying.
Can I email my application?: Yes. We prefer that the entire package be sent on one PDF file. View the application package page for the job you are applying for to see how to contact us.
What is a character letter of reference?: This reference should be from someone you have known on a personal level for more than five years who can speak about your honesty, integrity and maturity. The best references are from long term friends.
How long is my application valid for?: Applications are valid for one year from the date that you have applied.
Do you have any scheduled information sessions?: We typically do not host information sessions. This website is designed to provide good advice to someone who is considering a career in policing. When we have recruiting events we will post it here; see the Recruiting Events page.
Do you hire people who are not residents of London?: Yes. We are committed to hiring the most suitable applicants.
How long do I have to wait after receiving laser eye surgery?: You must wait two months after surgery. Documentation on vision stability and night vision is also required.
What kind of interview do you do?: We have our own interview. We do not use the Essential Competencies Interview or Local Focused Interview.
What is your age requirement for the cadet program?: You must be 18 years of age, however, the majority of our candidates have graduated from college or university. The cadet program is suited for younger applicants who have less life experience.
How long does it take to get hired as a police officer and cadet?: The process may take between 2 to 6 months to complete if the candidate is successful in all components.
When do you hire police constables?: The Ontario Police College (OPC) has three intakes per year in January, May, and September. Our selection process is ongoing throughout the year, and coordinated with the OPC intakes. Cadets are hired in March, July and November. Our PIN testing dates are posted on our website and on social media.
Do I have to submit my vision, hearing and fitness logs?: Yes these need to be included with your application package.
Im applying for Cadet, do I need my OACP certificate?: No, you will need your vision and hearing OACP forms prior to commencement of employment. Prior to moving on to a Cadet Recruit position you will need to obtain your OACP certificate.
Do I need to take a Police Foundations Program to be hired as a Police Officer?: No. The minimum education requirement is four years of secondary school or equivalent, but the majority of applicants have post-secondary education from college or university from a wide variety of programs. Read our tips page for advice on how to plan your policing career.
Are you on social media?: Yes, please follow us on Twitter @LPSRecruiting (https://twitter.com/LPSRecruiting) and Instagram @lpsrecruiting (https://www.instagram.com/lpsrecruiting/).
Why was my processed stopped?: This is a competitive process. Your process may be stopped at any time if you are deemed not to be competitive or concerns arise. Applicants are continually being assessed on their qualifications including education, driving ability, physical fitness and writing skills. Your conduct prior to and throughout the process will assess your integrity, leadership and people skills.
What is the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Certificate?: The OACP Certificate is a certificate that is administered, authorized and approved by the Ontario Association Chiefs of Police which applicants can obtain prior to commencing their application process to become a Police Officer in Ontario.
When does this new OACP Constable Selection System come into effect?: The new OACP Constable Selection System comes into effect officially January 1, 2020.
How long is the OACP Certificate valid for?: Once the applicant has submitted the necessary documentation in Part A, successfully passed Part B and then completes Part C, they will be provided with an OACP Certificate. The expiry date for the OACP Certificate is one year from the date it was received. If the applicant passes the expiry date the entire Part 1 process has to be repeated along with corresponding fees.

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Who can apply

How to apply

Submit Your Application

Fitness Test

Initial Review

Essay and Spelling Test

Second Interview

Psychological Assessment

Background Investigation

Chief Selection

Medical Exam

Police Service Board Approval

Fitness test

Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP)

Salary

Questions people ask about London Police Service

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