Experienced Police Officer

Employment Oppportunities

How to Apply

If you meet the pre-requisites, please forward your resume and cover letter identifying any additional assets you possess that would be an asset to HRP along with copies (originals will not be returned) of the documents list below to the Recruitment Coordinator:

• Birth Certificate

• Driver's License

• Current Motor Vehicle Driver's Abstract (must be valid within 3 months of application deadline)

• Academic Grade 12 transcript

• Certificate from a police training program

• Valid standard first aid certificate

• Valid CPR Level "C" certificate

• Typing certificate from a recognized facility showing 25 words per minute in a 3 or 5 minute test

• Swimming certificate for Water Rescue for First Responders or Bronze Medallion (must be completed before application deadline)

• Three letters of reference (professional)

• Vision form:

• Uncorrected Vision:  (without eyewear and without squinting): 6/18 (20/60) in each eye, or 6/12 (20/40) in one eye and up to 6/30 (20/100) in the other.
  
  
• Corrected Vision: (with eyewear) 6/6 (20/20) in one eye and up to 6/9 (20/30) in the other.

• Colour Vision:  must be normal (assessed on each individual basis).

• Visual Fields:  must be normal.

• Laser Surgery: Candidates who have undergone Excimer Laser Photorefractive Keratectomy (P.R.K.) or Laser corrective surgery must provide written proof from a recognized optometrist confirming the following criteria:
  

1. The visual acuity standards are met
2. There are no corneal opacities, double vision, halo or glare problems
3. Night vision has been tested and found to be normal
4. The candidate has not undergone any laser or other corrective surgery for a full 3 months prior to the examination.

 

Please note: applications must be mailed or hand delivered. Applications will not be accepted via fax or email.

Where do I get these certifications?

You or someone in your family should have copies of your birth certificate, academic Grade 12 transcript and your driver's license. 

You can apply for and get your driver's abstract by visiting any Access Nova Scotia office. The charge is $16.30. If you live outside of Nova Scotia, you can visit your local Motor Vehicle Registry office.

St. John Ambulance, the Canadian Red Cross and the Life Saving Society offer Standard First Aid and CPR training. 

Any placement agency or school can conduct a typing test.

Various community pools in Nova Scotia offer the Water Rescue for First Responders or Bronze Medallion. Contact your local recreational complex for more information. 

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