Police Constable - Stratford, Canada - City of Stratford

City of Stratford

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Stratford, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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enforcement with an opportunity for advancement while receiving police training and
performing a variety of functions within the Service.
Basic Constable Training will commence at the Ontario Police College in May 2023.

PURPOSE OF POSITION
Report directly to his/her Platoon Staff Sergeant and to interact formally and informally with the
community to provide information, advice and education, which will be of assistance and
promote public safety.
By responding to assigned calls for service and providing victim assistance, community policing,
and performing routine patrol duties, the incumbent shall confront and resolve emergency and
non-emergency situations in a manner that protects lives and property, maintains public order
and provides assistance. Constables shall enforce laws, investigate offences and when
appropriate, arrest offenders, lay information's and prepare cases for court. Incumbents shall
also prepare and submit timely and complete verbal and written reports concerning
investigations and police service activities.
The duties of this position are extremely varied and unpredictable and require interaction with
the entire spectrum of our community. Experience and training gained as a patrol officer is
fundamental to virtually every other police position or rank within the Stratford Police Service.
Constables shall, in the performance of duties, respect and protect human dignity and maintain
and uphold the human rights of all persons.
assignment to the Ontario Police College

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Respond to assigned calls for service
Confront and resolve emergency and nonemergency situations in a manner that

protects lives and property,

Maintain public order and provide assistance
Enforce laws, investigate and when appropriate, arrest offenders, lay information and

prepare cases for court

Prepare and submit timely and complete verbal and written reports concerning

investigations and police service activities

Actively identify problems in the community and take an active role in resolving these

problems

Submit regular progress reports
Carry out duties in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Police Services Act

and other lawful assignments

Be accountable to supervision
Perform such other duties as are lawfully assigned

NOTE:
The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work.
They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed under the
position title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.
Knowledge

Working understanding of relevant legislation
A thorough understanding and good working knowledge of the organizational structure,

Written Directives, General Orders and practices within the Service, as they pertain to
duties performed

Skills:

Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated communication skills
Timemanagement and organizational skills
Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of any assigned special vehicles

Abilities

Ability to exercise good judgment and make good creative decisions
Ability to problem solve
Must also be flexible, tolerant
Ability to observe, retain and prepare clear, concise and accurate reports and operate

general office equipment

Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of comprehension and to

handle the public with courtesy and authority

Ability to work in a team setting with mínimal supervision
Ability to multitask and produce work under strict and definitive deadlines
All other qualifications the position justifies

Requirements:

Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
Be at least 18 years of age
Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position, having regard to

your own safety and the safety of members of the public

Have obtained a secondary school diploma or its equivalent
Be of good moral character and habits, meaning that you are an individual other people

would look upon as being trustworthy and having integrity

In addition, you must:

Possess a valid driver's licence with no more than six accumulated demerit points
Have current certification in CPR and first aid by the time the offer of employment is

given

Possess a valid O.A.C.P. (Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Certificate) certificate
Be able to pass a security clearance as well as a background investigation, credit and

reference checks

Be able to pass the Fitness PIN Test

Applicants must include:

Completed Application
O.A.C.P. Certificate
Cover letter
Resume
Current First Aid Certificate
Current CPR Certificate
Valid Ontario Driver's Licence
Office of the Chief of Police by 1400 hours on February 23, 2023. Applications received after
this date will not be considered. Only those c