Special Constables

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is currently looking for applicants who are interested in becoming a special constable. Please read the requirements below for more information.

If you have any questions about the process please contact Sergeant Derek MacFarlane in Uniform Recruitment via email [email protected] or by phone, 705-949-6300 ext. 238.

Please note: If you have previously applied for this position, you may receive an error message indicating you have already applied. Please sign in and replace any documents that require updating and contact Sergeant Derek MacFarlane in Uniform Recruitment via email [email protected]to advise your documents have been updated and you would like to reapply.

Competition: OPEN

Minimum Requirements:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• Be of good moral character and habits.
• Never have been convicted of a Criminal Offence committed in any jurisdiction for which a pardon has not been granted. Provide proof of date of birth in order to verify this information.
• Have successfully completed at least four years of secondary school education or its equivalent (proof of successful completion of secondary school is required. Please click here to use our flow chart to determine if you need to obtain an Educational Credential Assessment)
• Be prepared to undergo and successfully complete a structured interview, comprehensive background investigation along with medical testing, vision field-testing, auditory standard testing, fitness testing and any other job-appropriate tests as set by the Service.
• Be qualified in Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator) - not required at time of submission; however, training must be scheduled and valid certificate must be submitted to Uniform Recruitment prior to any conditional offer
• Have a valid G Class driver’s licence with no more than six (6) demerit points.

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s selection standards are high. If you are not presently able to minimally meet all these standards, you may want to consider taking time to improve your level of competitiveness.

To prepare yourself for the required fitness testing, visit Police Fitness Personnel Ontario (PFPO) for a full breakdown of the tests you will be required to perform. Download the Shuttle Run file to prepare for the test MP3 WAV M4A. For more information on Sault Police physical fitness requirements and scoring, click here.

Application Process

Please note that only electronic applications will be accepted. When submitting your application, please make sure that you have submitted all the required documents listed below:

• Application

• Authorization for Release of Information Form

• Birth certificate (if Canadian citizen) OR permanent residency (if permanent resident)

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Copy of education documents (i.e. high school diploma and transcripts or equivalent) which prove minimum education requirements (to confirm which documents you are required to obtain/upload with your application, please click here to use our flow chart.)

  • If applicable: please also upload documents proving completion of any post-secondary studies (such as college or university diploma/degree and/or transcripts)

• If applicable: Copy of any additional qualifications, certificates, awards, commendations, licences, etc.

• Valid Class G driver’s licence

• OACP Vision and Hearing Assessment Forms Results

• Applicant Survey (Optional)

Conditions of Employment for the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service

It is a fundamental condition of employment that you agree to:

• Submit your fingerprints for the purpose of a complete records check.
• Observe the Rules and Regulations and instructions laid down for the government of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.
• Successfully complete required training.