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CONSTABLE POSITION - GENERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

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POLICE OFFICER
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PERMANENT FULL-TIME
DETACHMENT COMMANDER
Shawanaga Detachment
CHIEF OF POLICE
AS PER PAY SCALE
Monday, December-07-15 at 12 NOON

Summary of Function: The Constable General Law Enforcement provides general law enforcement
in all member communities. The Constable General Law Enforcement ensures that tasks assigned by
the Deputy Police Chief are complied with and that accountability is provided to not only the Police
Chief but all staff members of the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) and the member First Nations
maintaining the intent of the APS Mission Statement.
See Constable General Law Enforcement Job Description for Details (ON THIS WEB
PAGE)
Essential Qualifications Constable
You must have:
be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
be at least 18 years of age

be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position, having regard to your own safety and the
safety of members of the public
have successfully completed at least four years of secondary school education or its equivalent. (Note: official
transcripts and diplomas will be required).Where education has been completed outside Ontario, official proof of
equivalency must be obtained by contacting the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training
be of good moral character and habits, meaning that you are an individual other people would look upon as being
trustworthy and having integrity
possess a valid driver's license with no more than six accumulated demerit-points, permitting you to drive an
automobile in Ontario with full driving privilege
have current certification in CPR and first aid by the time the offer of employment is given
be able to pass a security clearance as well as background investigation, credit and reference checks

In addition, you must:

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If you have any criminal convictions under a federal statute, you must obtain a pardon. If you have 'Findings of Guilt'
which have resulted in absolute or conditional discharges, the records must be 'sealed' by the RCMP.
(This will be done automatically following one year if the absolute discharge is registered after July 24, 1992. For a
conditional discharge, this will be done automatically following three years if the conditional discharge is registered after
July 24, 1992. Otherwise you must apply to have these records sealed.)

Desired Qualifications and Profile

Qualifications
Cultural Specific
Knowledge of Service
Area Population

Knowledge of effective use and maintenance of community policing theory, philosophy

appropriate for local Ojibwe/Cree customs and culture for the APS communities with
respectfulness and sensitivity to the history and needs of Anishinabek persons.

Entry Qualifications
including Technical
Knowledge and Skills

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Proficiency in MS Office applications; CPIC software, Internet, Lotus Notes Designer, NICHE
Ontario Police College courses required include Basic Constable Level II and ongoing training at
established policing training facilities
Use of Force certification
Effective management skills ensuring proper usage, compliance of policies, procedures relating to
NICHE systems
Ability to learn very quickly in a fast paced environment; problem solve and exercise good
judgment
Valid Class G Drivers License
Must be bondable
Minimum Grade 12 with possible College diploma in a related area
Knowledge of First Nation, Province/Federal laws & statutes;
Knowledge of APS structure and activities;
Be of good moral character with no criminal record

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Education
Experience

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Vision and Mission

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Demonstrates knowledge of organizational purpose why the police service exists;

Demonstrates ability to identify how the position of the Constable relates to the police service
vision, mission and organizational goals

Cultural Sensitivity

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Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the police services vision and mission;
Provide effective, efficient and culturally sensitive police services;
Participation in personal and professional development learning opportunities for effective stress
management and personal wellness

Personal Growth

Actively participates in in-service and cultural and language learning opportunities;

proactively pursues opportunities for self-development.

Added Skills

Interpersonal, independence and team skills; organized; able to prioritize, multi-task; meet
deadlines

Advanced Standing
1. Consideration given to either:
a. Successful completion of Probationary Constable Course/Basic Constable Level II at Ontario Police
College and hold an OPC certificate, OR
b. Potential recruit applicants must have successfully completed the Constable Selection Process
(C.S.S.) and be in possession of an Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Certificate of Results
2. Must have:
a. Valid CPR and Standard First Aid Certificates
b. Physician approval signed off medical and vision certificates (link at bottom)
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c. Ability to maintain confidentiality

d. Ability to cope with difficult situations
e. Ability to work shifts
f. Good physical condition
Terms of Employment
Candidates must complete and submit the following forms from the APS website: www.apscops.org
For a new, or returning, employee:
Resume and three (3) reference letters
APS Application for Employment Form at
http://www.apscops.org/images/CSS%20Application%20Form%20Web(1).pdf
Completed Medical and Vision forms at
http://www.apscops.org/images/2011_Mar_Vision%20&%20Medical%20Forms_up_final(3).pdf
Consent and Release of Liability Form at
http://www.apscops.org/images/HR_Form_Release_Info_2002430151724.pdf
For an experienced officer please add a McNeil/Self Disclosure report from your past police
service(s)
FAX: 1-705-946-6234
DEADLINE: Monday, December 7th, 2015 @ 12 noon
EMAIL TO: Deputy Police Chief
c/o Janine Zack, EA/APS at jzack@apscops.org
Anishinabek Police Service
1436 Hwy. 17 B
Garden River, Ontario
P6A 6Z1
Note:
1. Please email all job applications to Janine Zack. JZ will send a confirmation receipt within 2
business days. In the event you dont receive a confirmation email, please call to confirm receipt at 1800-438-5638, Ext 229.
2. APS would like to thank all applicants for their interest in our police service; however, APS will only
contact those that meet our requirements for the position.
3. If you are awaiting any documents to complete your application please send a note on when you
expect to have it.

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