A job that makes a difference.

A career in policing is primarily about one thing: working with people to ensure public safety through crime prevention and law enforcement. Police work requires that a constable be able to build relationships in the community, showing sensitivity to and concern for the needs of people from all races, cultures and backgrounds. The Police Services Act describes four key areas of responsibility for a police constable:

• preserving the peace;

• preventing crimes and assisting others in their prevention;

• assisting victims of crime and

• apprehending and charging offenders and executing warrants.

In addition, a police officer is responsible for:

• referring individuals to community services and agencies and

• educating the public.

Police work is demanding. An officer works shifts, including evenings, nights and weekends, at all times of the year in all kinds of weather. This job is not one that everyone will like or can do well. But, for people who are genuinely interested in serving the community's needs, police work is rewarding.

The job challenges you each day in complex ways. Whether you are dealing with the security concerns of a store merchant, talking with a senior citizen, or befriending a group of local kids, you will find that a police constable bears a great deal of responsibility to the public. Fulfilling this responsibility will give you a sense of accomplishment and the confidence that you are contributing to a better community.

We also strive to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. This commitment helps us continually improve our capability to deliver effective and responsive service to the community's needs. We are looking for people from all backgrounds and walks of life, including people of various races, cultures, and religions.