Careers
Joining the Windsor Police Service provides a unique career opportunity. From your initial days learning the basics of police work, you will benefit from advancement opportunities and explore different units as your career evolves and grows in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Cadet
Cadets will perform such duties as lawfully assigned and are accountable to their supervisors and other members. Cadets must attend Ontario Police College before advancing to 4th Class Constables and attend the Ontario Police College. Cadets are deployed to various positions, including court services and traffic.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
1. Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
2. 18 years old or older
3. Hold a valid ‘G’ class driver's license
4. Have a valid standard first aid and CPR certificate (basic rescuer level C)
5. Physically and mentally fit to perform duties of the position.
6. Must have a valid OACP Certificate of Results
*PLEASE NOTE:
Do NOT include DOB or SIN # on any documentation or your resume that you submit.
Experienced Officer
Police officers respond to calls for service, prevent crime, protect life and property, preserve the peace, enforce, and investigate violations of federal, provincial and municipal laws, provide information and guidance to citizens, and promote traffic safety.
All applicants must:
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Have completed a Canadian police recruit training program comparable to the Ontario Police College program;
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Be currently serving or have served with a Canadian police service within the last two years;
POSITION DUTIES: • Remain current on federal, provincial, and municipal laws; • Assume an active role in community-based and problem-oriented policing; • Perform general patrol and respond to calls for service; • Enforce federal, provincial, and municipal laws; • Provide traffic control, traffic enforcement, and collision investigation services; • Prevent crime, investigate crime, and process offenders; • Promote and maintain good community relations; • Attend court when necessary; • Prepare and submit detailed duty and investigative notes as required; • Articulate the justification for the appropriate level of use of force; • Attend community meetings as required; • Undertake special projects or assignments as required and report on the results. The above job description outlines the principal function of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this job. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: If applying from another police service in Ontario, applicants must: • Be currently serving or have served with an Ontario police service within the last two years; • Be a graduate of the Ontario Police College in accordance with provisions of the Police Services Act of Ontario; • Have completed probationary period with their originating police service in accordance with Section 44, Police Services Act of Ontario; • Be a member in good standing; • Possess a driver’s licence with full driving privileges. If applying from another police service in Canada, applicants must: • Have completed a Canadian police recruit training program comparable to the Ontario Police College program; • Be currently serving or have served with a Canadian police service within the last two years; ____________________________ Those with experience in the following services are eligible to write the exemption examination: • Atlantic Police Academy • Brandon Police Service • British Columbia Justice Institute • Calgary Police Service • Ecole Nationale de Police du Quebec • Edmonton Police Service • Military Police • Saskatchewan Police Service • Winnipeg Police Service –––––––––––––––––––––––––– INCENTIVES • Hired at a salary corresponding with their level of policing experience • Vacation credit consistent with WPS collective agreement • Option to amalgamate your existing pension plan with OMERS
*PLEASE NOTE:
Do NOT include DOB or SIN # on any documentation or your resume that you submit.
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Special Constable
Special Constables enhance the effectiveness of our Police Service, contributing significantly to the overall security and well-being of our society.
Special Constables serve as civilian employees, organized into two distinct units: Courts and Detention.
Courts Special Constables oversee the transportation of individuals in custody, facilitating their movement between the South West Detention Centre, Superior Court, Ontario Court of Justice Facility, and Windsor Police Headquarters.
Detention Unit Special Constables manage various aspects of prisoner handling within the Detention Unit at Windsor Police Headquarters. Their responsibilities include prisoner registration, supervision, ensuring safety and security, as well as conducting fingerprinting and photographing procedures for all individuals in custody.
Special Constables will initially be recruited for temporary part-time roles before progressing to permanent part-time positions. Full-time positions within Courts and Detention facilities will be internally advertised as they become vacant, with part-time Special Constables eligible to apply.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: • Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. •Minimum age requirement is 18 years. •Should hold a Grade 12 graduation diploma recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education or have completed post-secondary education as an adult student at an accredited institution. •Must have a valid OACP Certificate of Results. •A valid Class ‘G’ Driver's Licence •Current certification in First Aid/CPR •Physical capability to perform essential job duties is essential. •Availability for all shifts in a 24-hour schedule is mandatory. •Successful completion of the PREP Test (no shuttle run)
*PLEASE NOTE:
Do NOT include DOB or SIN # on any documentation or your resume that you submit.
Please Note:
We are currently not accepting applications for Special Constables.
Emergency 911 Communicator
The Windsor Police Service Communications Centre
is responsible for handling calls for service for the City of Windsor and Town of Amherstburg.
Communicators respond to incoming 9-1-1 emergency calls, non-emergency calls for service, and administrative calls. Communicators serve the general public, partner emergency services departments, alarm companies, tow companies, utilities, and other commercial agencies. In addition, they dispatch Windsor Police front line officers to all calls for service.
QUALIFICATIONS: • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) • Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. • Typing speed of 40 words per minute (minimum) • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills • Minimum 6 months work experience in a professional environment • Candidates must submit to a multi-tasking test, behavioural assessment and psychological test • High level of coordination for attention to multiple computers and input devices; • Ability to sit for sustained periods when relief from work station is not readily available; • Ability to monitor multiple screens for entire shift; • Active listening skills for call taking and dispatching. _________________________ POSITION DUTIES: • Answer emergency and non-emergency calls; • Monitor multiple radio stations for transmissions; • Dispatch and co-ordinate police field units; • Attend court and give evidence when required. • Must become proficient in the 10-Code and phonetic alphabet;
*PLEASE NOTE:
Do NOT include DOB or SIN # on any documentation or your resume that you submit.
Crime Analyst
The primary function of the Crime Analyst is to enhance public safety by forecasting future criminal activity. Police resources will be allocated and/or deployed according to information obtained and/or provided by the Crime Analyst through the analysis of crime, calls for service, and occurrences of public disorder.
In addition to providing detailed information and recommendations regarding crime analysis, the Crime Analyst also supports investigations by finding creative solutions and answering complex data-driven problems with evidence-based solutions that are based on established research.
The Crime Analyst will also utilize Business Intelligence systems to analyze organizational data for the purpose of providing insights into organizational performance at all levels and across a broad range of performance indicators
QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in crime analysis is required. • Must possess a University Degree or a three-year Community College Diploma in a program with relevance to the position responsibilities. • Must have a working knowledge of enterprise database structure. • Excellent problem-solving skills and judgement needed for analysis and developing or recommending solutions to problems of a complex nature. • Ability to maintain current working knowledge of police and criminological research and developments. • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
*PLEASE NOTE:
Do NOT include DOB or SIN # on any documentation or your resume that you submit.
Please Note:
We are currently not accepting applications for Crime Analyst.
Experienced Digital Forensic Examiner - Constable
This position is within the Windsor Police Service’s Digital Forensics Team which is integrated into the Internet Child Exploitation unit. The Digital Forensic Team is responsible for the forensically sound preservation, identification, extraction, examination and documentation of evidence from digital devices.
Digital Forensics is a highly technical and rapidly evolving specialized area of policing. Success in this field requires a genuine interest and aptitude in computers and mobile devices and how they operate. The Windsor Police Service is recruiting an experienced Digital Forensic Examiner at the rank of Constable for this role. Extensive experience and training in Digital Forensic field as well as certification in the Digital Forensic field are required for this role.
QUALIFICATIONS: • Currently a serving police officer in Canada and in good standing. • Minimum six (6) years experience as a Digital Forensic Examiner and is currently assigned to this role. • Must been qualified as an Expert Witness in the field of Digital Forensics. • Must have completed one of the following courses: Computer Forensic Examiner’s Course (CMPFOR) - Canadian Police College Basic Computer Forensic Examiner’s Course (BFCE) - International Association of Computer Investigative Specialist • Must be currently certified by IACIS as CFCE (Certified Forensic Computer Examiner) and ICMDE (IACIS Certified Mobile Device Examiner) • Must have completed the following Digital Forensic training: Cellebrite Certified Operator course Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst course Certified Graykey Operator course X-Ways Forensics course level I and II • Excellent teamwork skills, demonstrating awareness of individual differences, opinions and providing support and input as required. • Ability to engage partners as required to develop strategies and processes and solve problems. • Problem solving skills with the ability to identify cause and effect and develop a course of action designed to target root causes as well as manage impacts. • Able to identify, analyze and manage risk to inform balanced, proportionate, evidence-based decisions. • Excellent time management and organizational skills with the able to appropriately prioritize and plan own work.
*PLEASE NOTE:
Do NOT include DOB or SIN # on any documentation or your resume that you submit.
Please Note:
We are currently not accepting applications for Experienced Digital Forensic Examiner.
Data Entry Clerk
The Data Entry Clerk is responsible for monitoring, retrieving and transcribing reports and ensuring that events are classified per the standards set out by Statistics Canada. The Data Entry Clerk is also responsible for processing online reports, the direct entry of reports received through Telephone Reporting and the entry of Provincial Offence Notices and Part III Summonses.
This job posting is to hire for a pool of candidates for temporary contract positions in Data Entry and other civilian clerical positions at Windsor Police Service.
This position is an in-office, not a work-from-home position.
QUALIFICATIONS: • Must possess a Grade 12 graduation diploma or equivalent, as recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education, or completed post-secondary education at an accredited college or university as an adult student; •Minimum of 6 months pre-job experience in an office setting. •Typing speed of 40 words per minute. •Familiarity with the Windows operating environment. •Knowledge of Versadex, the Statistics Canada UCR reporting guidelines, CPIC, or the Windsor Police Service classification system would be an asset. As Data Entry Clerk duties are a 24-hour operation, this position is required to work a rotating schedule of 8 hour shifts of days, afternoons, and midnights.
*PLEASE NOTE:
Do NOT include DOB or SIN # on any documentation or your resume that you submit.
Please Note:
We are currently not accepting applications for Data Entry Clerk.
Information Technology Specialist
As a member of the WPS IT helpdesk team, the IT Specialist provides critically important front-line hardware and software support to WPS staff. IT Specialists are the centralized point of contact and control for incoming requests, issues, and problem resolutions, and as such, work with and support all staff members and technologies within the Windsor Police Service.
This position is an in-office, not a work-from-home position.
QUALIFICATIONS: • Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada; •Community College Diploma (2 or 3 years) in a Computer Systems Technician/Technology related discipline, including coursework related to IT hardware and software support, or University Degree in Computer Science; •Must have comprehensive knowledge of and experience with implementing, supporting and troubleshooting hardware, software, printers, peripherals, and mobile devices; •Must have general knowledge and experience with networking concepts; •Must have exceptional customer service skills; •Must possess strong problem solving and problem management skills; •Must be able to effectively manage multiple technical initiatives independently and as a part of a team; •Previous experience in a helpdesk environment would be considered an asset; •Basic coding / scripting experience would be considered an asset; •A+ Certification and similar would be considered an asset; •Minimum of 1 – 2 years relevant work experience in a computer related discipline.
*PLEASE NOTE:
Do NOT include DOB or SIN # on any documentation or your resume that you submit.
Please Note:
We are currently not accepting applications for Information Technology Specialist.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
There are many opportunities for career development and advancement. Specialty units include, but are not limited to:
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Emergency Services Unit
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Major Crimes Unit
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Financial Crimes Unit
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Marine Unit
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Special Victims Unit
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Community Services
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Traffic Enforcement Unit
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Drugs & Guns Unit
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K9 Unit
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Forensic Identification Unit
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Nurse Police Team (NPT)
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Crisis Response Team