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How to apply to York Regional Police

Official York Regional Police recruiting page

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

Who can apply

Eligibility requirements York Regional Police publishes.

Citizenship
Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
Age
At least 18 years
Education
Proof of successful completion of four years of secondary school education, or equivalencyApplicants who completed secondary or post-secondary school outside of Canada require an equivalency certificate.
Driver's licence
Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence
Demerit points
No more than 6 pointsValid licence with no more than six demerit points.
First aid certification
Valid Standard First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificationThese certifications must remain valid throughout the constable selection process.
CPR certification
CPR Level C
Criminal record
No criminal record for which you have not received a pardon
Character and conduct
Demonstrate good moral character and habits
Medical
Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position
Vision
Meet the minimum vision standards set by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of PoliceEvidenced through the OACP medical examination package submitted with the application.
Hearing
Meet the minimum hearing standards set by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of PoliceEvidenced through the OACP medical examination package submitted with the application.
Other
Hold a valid OACP Certificate of ResultsObtained through oacpcertificate.ca; must include proof of meeting the OACP vision and hearing standards.

How to apply

The hiring steps York Regional Police lists, in order.

  1. 1

    Create a Careers Portal profile

    Enter the York Regional Police Careers Portal, select "View Careers Profile", then "Create an account" and complete all mandatory fields. Open each drop-down section to enter employment details, secondary and post-secondary education, language skills, certificates, licences, workshops and seminars, volunteer details, and every current and past police service application you have submitted.

  2. 2

    Collect and upload all mandatory documents

    Before you apply, make sure your documents are complete and ready to upload. York Regional Police will not process your application until all required documents are submitted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

  3. 3

    Submit application

    Before you select "Submit Application", make sure all required profile sections are complete and accurate, all mandatory documents have been uploaded successfully, and your contact information is up to date. Incomplete profiles or missing documents may delay the review of your application. After you submit, you will receive a confirmation message that your application was received.

  4. 4

    Application review

    After you submit your application, we review it in detail. If you move forward, we assign your file to a recruiter, who will be your main contact throughout the process.

  5. 5

    Pre-background questionnaire (PBQ)

    If you advance, a recruiter will contact you to complete the PBQ. The questionnaire asks about your character, work and school habits, driving and criminal record, drug use, social media activity and credit history.

  6. 6

    Shuttle run (beep test)

    To move to the next step, you must reach a minimum of Level 7 on the shuttle run.

  7. 7

    Values-based hiring interview

    If you're successful, you will take part in a blended interview to assess your knowledge of YRP and York Region, along with key competencies through behavioural, situational, biographical and knowledge-based questions.

  8. 8

    Psychological assessment

    After a successful interview, you may be invited to complete a psychological assessment to help assess your suitability for the role.

  9. 9

    Police background investigation

    We verify the information you provided and complete security and reference checks. Background officers also visit your home and workplace.

  10. 10

    Fitness assessment

    This assessment confirms that you continue to meet the minimum requirement of Level 7 on the shuttle run. You will also participate in a PREP Test familiarization session to help you prepare for Ontario Police College.

  11. 11

    Medical examination

    You must complete a full medical exam.

  12. 12

    Conditional offer

    If you are approved by the Chief of Police and rank among the most competitive candidates, you may receive a conditional offer of employment.

Fitness test

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

  • Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP)

    York Regional Police tests the PREP shuttle run during hiring but does not state that the full PREP test must be passed before an offer. Step "Shuttle run (beep test)": "To move to the next step, you must reach a minimum of Level 7 on the shuttle run." Later step "Fitness assessment": "This assessment confirms that you continue to meet the minimum requirement of Level 7 on the shuttle run. You will also participate in a PREP Test familiarization session to help you prepare for Ontario Police College." Experienced-officer postings ask instead for a "Current fitness test (PIN, PARE, POPAT, PREP) within the last 12 months".

Salary

The pay range York Regional Police publishes.

$76,212 – $123,493a year

From Cadet-in-Training to First-Class Police Constable, as of 2026.

Police services nearby

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