Job Req ID:  2329
Location: 

CAMBRIDGE, ON, CA

Training and Education

Cadet

Status: Temporary Full-Time

Contract Length: 16 month contract
Base Location: Headquarters - 200 Maple Grove, Cambridge
Number of Position(s): 1-20

Reason for Vacancy: Backfill
Deadline to Apply: Friday, February 28th at 11:59 p.m.
2024 Hourly Rate: $23.00

Long Description

Full Job Description:

Cadet-2.pdf

 

Summary

The Cadet position is meant to be utilized for the creation of a future ready pool of qualified Constable candidates for the WRPS, by developing the required competencies, skills, and abilities. The goal is to help bridge the gaps in terms of a candidate’s readiness for a career in policing, through continual guidance and assessment.

During the 16-month contract, the Cadet will be assigned to the Neighbourhood Policing. Duties assigned will correlate to the competencies of a police officer. At the end of their initial training with a Mentor officer, members will be assigned to mentor with various branches in the service as determined by the Cadet Coordinator. Assigned branches will be Forensic Identification, Traffic Services, General Detecties, Intimate Partner Violence, Court Services, and Community and Youth Engagement Unit. 
 

You Will:

 

  • Be required to accompany a designated coach officer/mentor officer within the assigned arm of the Service, during uniform patrol, including foot patrol.
  • Follows the Neighbourhood Policing Division's shift schedule, deployed between all three divisions
  • Assist with the preparation and processing of Crown Briefs, including scanning and redaction of notes, disclosure checklist, dictation and workflows, Axon requests while assigned to the following:
  • Assist with shuttling of vehicles, which includes taking service vehicles (such as marked police vehicles) for routine or ad hoc maintenance, and returning them to the assigned division/branch.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the corresponding divisional/branch commanders.

You Have:

 

  • Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent
  • Valid class G license with less than 6 demerit points
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR (Basic Rescuer Level C), or obtain within 12 months
  •  No criminal record of which a records suspension (pardon) as not been received
  • Clear suitability assessment based on profession knowledge, clean record, and regional understanding through the pre-screening (PBQ), Local Focused Assessment and Interview.

You Are:

  • Minimum eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application
  • Able to achieve a level 7 in the 20m shuttle run
  • Required to have strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Expected to posses organization skills
  • Expected to have presentation skills

 

Why join WRPS? 

  • Ongoing professional development
  • Excellent benefits and pension
  • Dynamic, exciting work environment
  • Strong, supportive leadership
  • Employee fitness and wellness programs
  • 2025 hourly rate: $23.00
     

If you’re interested in this position, please apply online by Friday, February 28th at 11:59 p.m.


Please ensure you provide all supporting information from current and past employment (if applicable) to specify how you meet the requirements for this position in your online profile. You will be assessed based on the information provided in your application.


If you require accommodation in completing the application process, or with any portion of the application process or interview, please email the WRPS at HumanResources@wrps.on.ca.

Diversity through inclusion – we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.


We thank all applicants; however, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.