Question 1

FAQ: What happens after I submit my application?

Accepted Answer

Processing your application may require up to one week. Once processed, selected candidates will receive phase two documents via email for completion.

Question 2

FAQ: Does the Windsor Police Service offer a PREP practice session?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do. CLICK HERE (http://www.joinwindsorpolice.ca/events)to learn more and register for upcoming practice sessions.

Question 3

FAQ: Do I need to take Police Foundations to be hired as a police officer?

Accepted Answer

No. The minimum education requirement is four years of secondary school or equivalent, but many applicants have post-secondary education from a wide variety of college or university programs. To learn more about the hiring process CLICK HERE (http://www.joinwindsorpolice.ca/hiringprocess)

Question 4

FAQ: How long does the entire recruitment process take?

Accepted Answer

The recruitment process timeline can vary depending on many factors. On average recruitments take approximately six months from application date to hire.

Question 5

FAQ: If I am unsuccessful, when can I reapply?

Accepted Answer

Candidates may reapply one year after the date of their most recent application.

Question 6

FAQ: Is there an age limit to applying to become a Cadet?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply and there is no maximum age limit.

Question 7

FAQ: How often does the Windsor Police Service hire?

Accepted Answer

WPS hires on an ongoing basis based on the needs of our Service.

Question 8

FAQ: What makes the hiring process different for experienced officers?

Accepted Answer

Experienced officers: 
 • Don’t require OACP Certificate
 • Don’t complete the PREP Test
 • Combined LFI/ECI instead of 2 separate interviews
 • Final Interview & File Review are the same but then psych comes after this (with cadet, it is done at the same time as background)

Question 9

FAQ: Can Military Police officers and officers with experience outside of Canada apply?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Canadian Military Police officers or police officers with experience outside of Canada must apply through the regular cadet application process and meet the criteria in Section 43 of the Police Services Act of Ontario.

Question 10

FAQ: Can RCMP officers apply to the Windsor Police Service?

Accepted Answer

Yes. RCMP officers are NOT required to write the exemption exam.

The WPS FAQs