Being selected for a position with the Niagara Regional Police Service requires you to provide accurate information, successful completion of testing, interviews and examinations.  The Selection Process consists of these phases:

1. Submission of current, valid Ontario Association of Chief's of Police (OACP) testing certificate as obtained through Applicant Testing Services.  An appointment for obtaining the certificate may be made by contacting Applicant Testing Services at 1-800-429-7728, or you may access their web site at www.applicanttesting.com and register for testing online.
   
   Applicants should note that the Niagara Regional Police Service adheres to principles adopted by the Constable Selection System, including standards and timelines relevant to the currency of tests, and restrictions associated with repetition of tests -- including testing components associated with OACP certificate, visual acuity standards and surgery, and psychological testing.
2. Submission of Application Form / Resume, valid CPR and First Aid certificate Level C with our OACP certificate.
3. Screening of Applicant Files
4. Local Focused Interview
   This interview will be conducted by a panel consisting of two (2) Service members.  The interview questions and scoring are based on predetermined competencies or qualities essential to the Police Constable position.
5. Essential Competency Interview (Behavioural Interview Based)
   The interview will be conducted by a panel consisting of 2 Service members.
6. Psychological Testing - MMP1 and a clinical interview with a psychologist. Results from other services may be considered.
   Note: shelf life of MMP1-2 is one year, whether administered at Niagara or elsewhere.
   Re-test:  must wait one year
7. Background investigation and reference checks
   During this phase, documents submitted will be verified, as well as information supplied by you in prior phases.  Previous employers and personal references will be contacted to further assess your suitability.
8. Comprehensive medical examination
   The successful candidates will be offered employment conditional upon the successful completion of a comprehensive medical examination.  A physician appointed by the Service will conduct these tests.