Constable - Kentville Police Service

3 weeks ago

Kentville, Canada KENTVILLE Full time

Kentville Police Service

**Applications for Full Time Police Officers**

visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous

persons, and persons of the LGBTQ+ community. We encourage applicants to self identify.

**Why Work with Us?**

Being part of the Kentville Police Service means you will be working in a dedicated, positive,

and supportive environment. Our service is known for its high standard of service,

dedication to being innovated, and commitment to serving all members of our community.

We do this because we value our people, the community we serve and we’re passionate

about what we do.

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. Please check out the following links to

experience some of the great things Kentville has to offer.

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 and recent graduates
- 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 not 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**:

- Completed Kentville Police Service Employment Application
- 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

**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 to demonstrate that you possess

the necessary competencies to be a Kentville Police Officer

**4. Integrity & Lifestyle Questionnaire**

You will be given a Integrity & Lifestyle Questionnaire to complete and return to the Chief of

Police. The questionnaire 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 may be contacted

and/ or visited during this stage.

**Medical Exam**

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.

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

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 RANGE**: Starting compensation will be commensurate with the successful
Town of Kentville and the Kentville Police Association. The annual constable base salary
ranges from $63,703 - $98,307 (as of April 1, 2023).

**WORK LOCATION**:80 River Street, Kentville, NS, B4N 1G9

**THIS COMPETITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE POSITIONS ARE FILLED**

**Kentville Police Service**
**Employment Application**

**Revised 2023/03/09**

**Police Constable Application**

**DROP OFF OR MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE TO**:
**KENTVILLE POLICE SERVICE**
**Attn: Deputy Chief Police**

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