Position: New Constable/Officer
Location: Wikwemikong Unceded Territory
Salary Range: $65,591 – $119,491
Responsible to: Chief of Police, Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service
The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service is accepting applications for a New Constable Officer. Applicants will be required to successfully complete all additional training deemed necessary by the Ontario Police College as a condition of employment. The New Recruit must attend a 4-week Pre-Recruit Orientation and successfully pass an 11-week Basic Constable Training course at the Ontario Police College in Aylmer, Ontario, for the June 2025 intake. Additionally, an 8-week training with the Ontario Provincial Police Academy in Orillia, Ontario.
Summary: The New Recruit Police Constable will be responsible to the Chief of Police and will maintain law and order in a community-based setting within and around the Wikwemikong Territory.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Preserve the peace, prevent crimes, other offences, provide assistance, and encouragement to other people in their prevention.
- Assist victims of crime.
- Apprehend criminals, other offenders and others who may lawfully be taken into custody.
- Lay charges and participate in prosecutions.
- Execute warrants and perform related duties.
- Perform the lawful duties that the Chief of Police assigns.
- Respond to calls for service.
- Successfully complete prescribed training.
- Commitment to Community-Based Policing principles and practices.
- Display cultural competence when interacting with members of the community.
- Perform 12-hour shifts (days and nights) including weekends and holidays.
- Participate in community events and cultural gatherings.
- Assist in the development and implementation of projects, acting as a resource to team members and other Units.
- Undertake assignments, including traffic point duty and crowd control, as required.
Basic Requirements:
- Diploma in Police Foundations or Degree in Law and Criminal justice an asset.
- Copy of OACP certificate, include all accompanied documents such as hearing/vision assessments, 2-week fitness log, and OACP waivers.
- Copy of valid Class G Ontario Driver’s License
- Copy of current First Aid/CPR Level C Certificates.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Office.
- Must have awareness of First Nation culture and traditions.
- Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality a MUST.
- Be prepared to take an Oath/Affirmation of Office and Secrecy.
- Be of good moral character and habits
- Pass a detailed background check that includes security clearance checks, credit, and reference checks.
- Any relevant certificates related to the position being applied for.
- Candidates must complete a fitness shuttle run test as part of their in-person interview and must achieve a level 7 score.
- If you currently hold a certificate of completion of the fitness shuttle run from another service, please include in your application package
Employment packages are available for pick up at the WTPS office or can be emailed to those interested. Interested applicants are to forward their completed electronic employment package, letter of interest, detailed resume, copies of relevant diploma/certificates, and 3 reference letters to:
Attention: Richard Flamand, Human Resources Manager
[email protected]
Deadline to Apply for the June 2025 Intake: Applications being accepted on an on-going basis.
Please note, applications will be screened and only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
