Recruiting Procedures

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Minimum Qualifications

How To Apply

Minimum Standards for Men

Minimum Standards for Women

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • 18 to 65 years of age
  • Be physically and mentally fit
  • Be of good moral character and habits
  • Eligible to work in Canada
  • Must have a Grade 12 or equivalent diploma

 

HOW TO APPLY

If you wish to apply to the Niagara Regional Auxiliary Police Service, contact the Auxiliary Co-ordinator for the next intake opportunity. The recruiting procedure for an Auxiliary Officer is comparable to that of a regular constable. The NRPS expects and accepts nothing less than the best.

Written Component: This inital step of the recruiting procedure consists of the GATB and a WCT. Each applicant must achieve a predetermined score at each test in order to advance in the selection process.
Physical Component: If the candidate is successful in the written test, he/she may advance to the physical test. The candidate must achieve a predetermined score in order to continue in the selection process. At this time the following table illustrates the testing but this is subject to change in the coming year.

PHYSICAL TESTS (MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR WOMEN)

FEMALE AGE 20-29 FEMALE AGE 30-39 FEMALE AGE 40 & OVER
  • 1-1/2 mile run in 13:58 minutes or better
  • 38 pushups (modified) or more
  • 56 curl-ups (12cm) (Cadence of 50 beats/min)
  • 46 cm. or more in sit and reach
  • 1-1/2 mile run in 15:06 minutes or better
  • 37 pushups (modified) or more
  • 49 curl-ups (12cm) (Cadence of 50 beats/min)
  • 46 cm. or more in sit and reach
  • 1-1/2 mile run in 16:18 minutes or better
  • 33 pushups (modified) or more
  • 46 curl-ups (8cm) (Cadence of 50 beats/min)
  • 44 cm. or more in sit and reach

  

PHYSICAL TESTS (MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR MEN)

MALE AGE 20-29 MALE AGE 30-39 MALE AGE 40 & OVER
  • 1-1/2 mile run in 12:11 minutes or better
  • 49 pushups or more
  • 67 curl-ups (12cm) (Cadence of 50 beats/min)
  • 45 cm. or more in sit and reach
  • 1-1/2 mile run in 12:51 minutes or better
  • 37 pushups or more
  • 72 curl-ups (12cm) (Cadence of 50 beats/min)
  • 44 cm. or more in sit and reach
  • 1-1/2 mile run in 15:16 minutes or better
  • 31 pushups or more
  • 75 curl-ups (8cm) (Cadence of 50 beats/min)
  • 41 cm. or more in sit and reach
 

If the candidate attains the predetermined score for the physical he/she may be selected to attend an interview with several members of the Service. If successful, an extensive background check is conducted and a final decision is made with the Board. If selected to become an Auxiliary member, you will undergo an extensive training course, Once completed, you will be posted to a District for regular Auxiliary duties.

 

  

 

 
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