To The Haldimand Press
HALDIMAND—Are you passionate about making a difference and helping build safer communities within Ontario? During this year’s Police Week, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging candidates who are dedicated to upholding the law and serving their communities to consider this challenging and rewarding career path. With hundreds of members eligible for retirement over the next few years, there has never been a better time to apply. Available OPPortunities:
Uniform Officers
Uniform officers are trusted and relied upon to assist members of the public in cases of emergencies, day or night. There are many different specialized policing roles, including technical collision investigator, scenes of crime officer, and mental health crisis response team member, to name a few.
Civilians
Civilians are non-uniform members who provide critical support. There are hundreds of civilian careers to choose from, from Civilian Data Entry to Provincial Communications Centres and more.
Special Constables
Special constables are civilian members who have been given limited officer powers by the Commissioner for a specific task. They have a wide array of roles within the OPP.
Auxiliary Members
Auxiliary members are dedicated volunteers trained to assist with frontline policing operations. Volunteering part-time with the OPP Auxiliary Program is a great way to make a difference in your community.
Visit opp.ca/careers to find out more about the noted positions, the minimum qualifications, as well as instructions on how to apply.
The OPP is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable, and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The OPP is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes as necessary.
About the Ontario Provincial Police
The OPP is one of North America’s largest deployed police services with more than 5,500 uniform officers, 2,500 civilian employees, and 600 auxiliary members. The OPP provides essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people and visitors to the province of Ontario.
