Kps Term Constable

2 weeks ago

Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada KENTVILLE Full time
Kentville Police Service

Applications for Police Officer(s) will be accepted until midnight, January 8thth, 2023
Police Constable in the Kentville Police Service. This 6-month term may be extended as required. We

positions, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.

We encourage applicants to self identify.

Kentville is the heart of the Annapolis valley, which is one of the most beautiful and picturesque

areas in Nova Scotia. We have quiet residential neighbourhoods, a vibrant business district and

offer exceptional recreation opportunities for all.

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for progressive policing and a desire to make

a difference in our community.

Key Information to consider:

  • We accept experienced police officers
  • All new hires start in patrol
  • Nova Scotia Department of justice guidelines state an experienced police officer refers

to:

  • Current serving police officers in Canada, or
  • Canadian Military police (regular service) with qualifications of Level 5, or
  • Applicants who successfully completed an approved Police Recruit Training
Program from a Nova Scotia recognized training program within the last 24

months or less, and/or,

  • Applicants who successfully completed an approved police Recruit program from
a Nova Scotia recognized training program and has been gainfully employed with

a recognized Canadian police agency within the last 24 months or less

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Be a graduate of (Police Science, Cadet Program) the Atlantic Police Academy or other
recognized Police Cadet Training Institution, or have previous police officer experience

within the last 24 months

  • Be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada
  • Be at least 19 years of age
  • Grade 12 education
  • No criminal convictions for which a pardon has no been granted and no adult criminal
record

  • Have a valid Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent from another Canadian province

ASSETS:

  • PROS training
  • Previous police experience

HOW TO APPLY:

Copies of the following documents are required:

  • Cover letter and resume
  • Three letters of reference (professional)
  • Birth Certificate
  • Driver's License
  • Certificate from a recognized police training program
  • Motor Vehicle Driver's Abstract
  • Valid certificate in standard first aid and CPR level C
  • PARE certificate within last 12 months***
    SELECTION PROCESS:
    1.Screening
All applicants will be reviewed. You will advance to the second stage of the process if your

2. Suitability Assessment

3. Interview
You will participate in a competency-based panel interview. The interview is designed to allow

you to draw on examples from your work or life experience in order to demonstrate that you

possess the necessary competencies to be a Kentville Police Officer

4.Pre-employment booklet
You will be given a pre-employment booklet to complete and return to Deputy Chief of Police.

The booklet will be reviewed, and a decision will be made if you are suitable to move forward in

the process

ADDITIONAL STEPS:

Background and reference checks
You will be thoroughly investigated to determine your suitability to be a police officer. Your

references and previous employers may be contacted, and family and friends maybe contacted

and/ or visited during this stage

Medical Exam/Psychological testing
If you are successful through the previous stages, you must undergo a medical exam to see if

you meet the medical standards set by the Kentville Police Service and the Province of Nova

Scotia. This exam will include a vision and hearing test. You may also undergo psychological

testing to determine your suitability to be a police officer.

HOURS OF WORK:
Kentville Police Service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week-therefor

shift work (including days, nights, weekends, and holidays) is a requirement of this position. A

typical shift is 12 hours, depending on operational requirements, flexibility around scheduling is

required.***
SALARY: $61,848 per year, as per the Collective Agreement between the Town of Kentville and

the Kentville Police Association

START DATE:
Anticipated start date of January 1st, 2023***
WORK LOCATION:80 River Street, Kentville, NS, B4N 1G9

CLOSING DATE:
Applications will be accepted until midnight on January 8th, 2023. Please note

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