Experienced Officers

The Waterloo Regional Police Service is accepting applications from serving Canadian police officers and experienced Canadian constables for lateral transfers.

If you have additional questions about WRPS or the Experienced Officer process, contact Sgt. Ben MIkols directly at benjamin.mikols@wrps.on.ca.

Requirements

  • A currently serving Canadian police officer who has completed a police officer training program through one of the following institutions:

    • Ontario Police College 

    • RCMP Cadet Training Program (Depot)

    • British Colombia Justice Institute;

    • Northwest Law Enforcement Academy;

    • Saskatchewan Police College;

    • École Nationale de Police du Québec; or

    • Atlantic Police Academy.

  • Completed their probationary period 

  • Be in good standing with their current Police Service

Candidates who have completed a program of recruit police training in Canada may be considered for exemption from Basic Constable Training at the Ontario Police College (OPC).

The Ontario Police College will review requests for exemption, assessing the Candidate's resume, training certificate, and at least one reference from the jurisdiction in which the Candidate served to establish the nature of the Candidate's previous service as a police officer.

The Application Process

 To start the process, apply online. After we receive your application, a recruiting team member will contact you.

 The Selection Process

 Our recruiters will invite applicants who pass the initial screen to complete the following:

  • An interview/pre-background questionnaire

  • A Psychological assessment

  • A Background Investigation

  • Submit a passed (75% or higher) Police Fitness Pin Test. The test must be completed within 12 months preceding the hire date.

  • Medical & Security Clearance

The Fitness Test is the Ontario Police Fitness Award or the OACP CSS Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP). A test completed within the last 12 months will also be considered valid. 

Successful Candidates

Successful candidates offered a uniform member position with the Waterloo Regional Police Service may be assigned to any of our three divisions. 

They will also have their length of continuous police service as a uniform officer recognized for calculating the amount of annual vacation. The vacation will be pro-rated per the Waterloo Regional Police Association collective agreement.