Experienced Officer 2026

CityofOttawa • Ottawa, ON

22h • CA$83,994 - CA$123,521 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is a progressive employer that believes in, promotes, and demonstrates the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). The OPS is continuously working to deliver a service that is effective and responsive to the needs of our ever-evolving community. As such, we are looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to complement our service, as we endeavour to reflect the community we serve. If you are a current serving police officer and would like to continue your passion for serving in the community, the Ottawa Police Service could be the organization for you. If you have what we are looking for, we welcome the opportunity for you to demonstrate your strengths. Our recruiting team will work with your schedule in coordinating a process that is fair and efficient.

Requirements

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Have their high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a full G Ontario Driver's License or provincial equivalent.
• Have their Basic Constable Training Diploma from the Ontario Police College or equivalent. If you are a police officer serving outside the Province of Ontario, a diploma from a recognized Police Academy is required (BC Justice Institute, Edmonton Police Service, Calgary Police Service, Saskatchewan Police College, Winnipeg Police Service, École Nationale de Police du Québec, Atlantic Police Academy or RCMP).
• Have successfully passed a probationary period with their police service or equivalent as set out in the Community Safety and Policing Act 84 (1) and (4).
• Be in good standing with their current or previous service.
• A cover letter and detailed resume (including work experience prior to policing, policing experience, courses, training, community engagement and education)
• A valid fitness test from your service (which was issued within one year of your application).
• Valid Emergency First Aid and Level C CPR certification.
• A copy of your Basic Constable Training Diploma from the Ontario Police College or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates who have a minimum of 2 years policing experience.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to work all shifts as designated in the hours of work section.
• The incumbent is required to work hours commensurate with a 24 / 7 shift schedule in order to meet operational requirements of the section, between days, afternoons ,evenings and/or nights (including Statutory Holidays).
• This position will require officers to work in adverse weather and uncomfortable conditions.
• It can require officers to sit or stand for long periods of time without relief.
• Successful candidates will be required to attend the Ottawa Police Professional Development center (63 Slack Road) for training.
• Officers outside the province of Ontario may be required to write a provincial qualifying exam.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED