I have a valid ATS issued OACP Certificate. Will Police Services Still Accept this after January 1st 2020?

Yes, as long as all stages are still valid (except the WCT). Applicants who have the PATI component expired (this includes pending or unsuccessful) will be required to purchase the OACP Certificate Equivalency and conduct the General Mental Ability Assessment; applicants whose BPAD has expired will be required to conduct the Personality Assessment. Applicants whose PREP has expired are not required to purchase the OACP Certificate Equivalency, but must complete the Fitness Log and provide it to the police service they choose to apply to. Applicants whose Hearing/Vision has expired must complete the medical examination package and provide it to the police service they choose to apply to.

Do I require a fitness log?

Yes, applicants who are in possession of the OACP Certificate after January 1st 2020 must include a complete Fitness Log along with other components required for your application. Yes, applicants who are in possession of the Current OACP Certificate prior to January 1st 2020 with a valid/expired prep must complete a Fitness Log to accompany their application. You can start it on any day of the week, however, please note you must complete two full weeks’ worth of tracking. Once you have completed your fitness log, you are to submit it along with your application package to the Greater Sudbury Police Service.

Are there any resources available to prepare for the O.A.C.P Certificate Process?

The O.A.C.P and TNT Justice Consultants have prepared the following resources for applicants: SSPO (Part B Outline); Part B & Part C Study Guide; Fitness Logs and Daily Journals; Physical Preparation.

Do I need to complete the 1.5 mile run and the Shuttle Run as a part of the selection process?

Currently, candidates will be required to complete the Shuttle Run and obtain a Level 7.

Do I need to complete the PREP (Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police) as a part of the application process?

Although the PREP test is not currently a part of our selection process, Cadets will be tested on the PREP test during their training at Ontario Police College. If you are unsuccessful in the Police PREP at the Ontario Police College, then you may be disqualified.

How to apply to Greater Sudbury Police Service

Official Greater Sudbury 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 Greater Sudbury Police Service publishes.

Citizenship: Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
Age: At least 18 yearsThis is the Provincial minimum.
Character and conduct: Good moral character
Criminal record: No criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted
Medical: Physically and mentally able to perform the duties of a Police OfficerPrior to applying and throughout your recruitment process candidates must be able to achieve and maintain Level 7 or higher in the Leger 20m Shuttle Run, as well as a medical and psychological assessment.
Education: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D) or its equivalent (i.e. grade 12 from any province of Canada)Applicants educated outside Canada should refer to the Government of Canada - Education Assessment Resources.
Driver's licence: Valid G driver's license with full driving privileges
CPR certification: Current Certificate in CPR (Level "C")
First aid certification: Current Certificate in First Aid
Other: Current Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (O.A.C.P) Certificate or OACP Certificate EquivalencyFor more information, contact the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (O.A.C.P) Certificate at oacpcertificate.ca or by phone at 1-647-777-8313. A completed Fitness Log must accompany the certificate.
Post-secondary creditsPreferred: Post-Secondary Education is an asset - it does not have to be in a “police related field”
LanguagePreferred: Bilingualism considered an assetWe value any additional language that a candidate is proficient in (i.e. French, Ojibway Cree, Arabic, Portuguese, etc.).

How to apply

The hiring steps Greater Sudbury Police Service lists, in order.

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Stage One: Submit your application package
Candidates in possession of the new OACP Certificate must also include their Resume and Cover Letter, Fitness Log and Medical Examination package with their completed candidate profile. Candidates completing the OACP certificate equivalency process may also have to include these items.
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Stage Two: Applicant Screening
Applicant Screening.
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Stage Three: Pre-Background Questionnaire
Selected candidates may be contacted to complete a written Pre-Background Questionnaire.
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Stage Four: Shuttle Run
Successful candidates will be invited to complete the shuttle run. At this stage candidates must obtain a Level 7 on the Shuttle Run.
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Stage Five: Local Focus Interview (LFI)
Successful candidates will be invited to complete a written Local Focus Interview (LFI). A local focus interview is used to learn more about the candidate and to assess the candidates knowledge of the service and the community we serve. This interview will also give the candidate the opportunity to express why they are interested in a career in Policing.
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Stage Six: Essential Competency Interview
Successful candidates will be invited to complete an Essential Competency Interview.
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Stage Seven: Psychological Testing and Background Investigation
Psychological Testing and Assessment, and Background Investigation.
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Stage Eight: Conditional Offer of Employment
Conditional Offer of Employment based on Seat Allotment at Ontario Police College, and Medical Assessment.
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Stage Nine: Training
Greater Sudbury Police Service Pre OPC Training Program (3 weeks), then Ontario Police College: Basic Constable Training (13 weeks).

Fitness test

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

Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP)
GSPS FAQ, "Do I need to complete the PREP (Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police) as a part of the application process?": "Although the PREP test is not currently a part of our selection process, Cadets will be tested on the PREP test during their training at Ontario Police College. If you are unsuccessful in the Police PREP at the Ontario Police College, then you may be disqualified." What GSPS does test in selection is the shuttle run: "Currently, candidates will be required to complete the Shuttle Run and obtain a Level 7." Minimum requirements state that "Prior to applying and throughout your recruitment process candidates must be able to achieve and maintain Level 7 or higher in the Leger 20m Shuttle Run, as well as a medical and psychological assessment", and Stage Four of the selection process is "Successful candidates will be invited to complete the shuttle run. At this stage candidates must obtain a Level 7 on the Shuttle Run." Applicants holding an OACP Certificate with an expired, pending or unsuccessful PREP component are not required to buy the OACP Certificate Equivalency, but must complete the Fitness Log and provide it to the police service they apply to.

Questions people ask about Greater Sudbury Police Service

I have a valid ATS issued OACP Certificate. Will Police Services Still Accept this after January 1st 2020?: Yes, as long as all stages are still valid (except the WCT). Applicants who have the PATI component expired (this includes pending or unsuccessful) will be required to purchase the OACP Certificate Equivalency and conduct the General Mental Ability Assessment; applicants whose BPAD has expired will be required to conduct the Personality Assessment. Applicants whose PREP has expired are not required to purchase the OACP Certificate Equivalency, but must complete the Fitness Log and provide it to the police service they choose to apply to. Applicants whose Hearing/Vision has expired must complete the medical examination package and provide it to the police service they choose to apply to.
Do I require a fitness log?: Yes, applicants who are in possession of the OACP Certificate after January 1st 2020 must include a complete Fitness Log along with other components required for your application. Yes, applicants who are in possession of the Current OACP Certificate prior to January 1st 2020 with a valid/expired prep must complete a Fitness Log to accompany their application. You can start it on any day of the week, however, please note you must complete two full weeks’ worth of tracking. Once you have completed your fitness log, you are to submit it along with your application package to the Greater Sudbury Police Service.
Are there any resources available to prepare for the O.A.C.P Certificate Process?: The O.A.C.P and TNT Justice Consultants have prepared the following resources for applicants: SSPO (Part B Outline); Part B & Part C Study Guide; Fitness Logs and Daily Journals; Physical Preparation.
Do I need to complete the 1.5 mile run and the Shuttle Run as a part of the selection process?: Currently, candidates will be required to complete the Shuttle Run and obtain a Level 7.
Do I need to complete the PREP (Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police) as a part of the application process?: Although the PREP test is not currently a part of our selection process, Cadets will be tested on the PREP test during their training at Ontario Police College. If you are unsuccessful in the Police PREP at the Ontario Police College, then you may be disqualified.

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How to apply

Stage One: Submit your application package

Stage Two: Applicant Screening

Stage Three: Pre-Background Questionnaire

Stage Four: Shuttle Run

Stage Five: Local Focus Interview (LFI)

Stage Six: Essential Competency Interview

Stage Seven: Psychological Testing and Background Investigation

Stage Eight: Conditional Offer of Employment

Stage Nine: Training

Fitness test

Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP)

Questions people ask about Greater Sudbury Police Service

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