WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL CONSTABLES
The Chatham-Kent Police Service strives to attract, identify, and hire the best available candidates and thereby ensure those candidates will contribute to the professionalism of our organization. The CKPS Recruit Selection testing is an important component of our selection process as it assists us in identifying the best candidates.
Requirements for Special Constables:
- Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada (within the last 3 years.)
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position, having regard for his or her safety and the safety of the public.
- Be of good moral character and habits.
- Must possess a secondary school diploma or equivalent, a diploma or degree from an accredited college or university is beneficial.
- Possess a valid driver’s licence with no more than six accumulated demerit points, permitting you to drive an automobile in Ontario with full driving privileges.
- Must have no criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted.
- Vision requirements: uncorrected 20/40 correctable to 20/20 colour vision.
Stages of the Selection Process
Please note that this is a competitive process, and applicants are screened out during each stage. Successful applicants at each stage will receive an invitation to the next stage in the process.
Stage 1: Submit Application
Applicants must provide the following items as part of their application:
- Cover Letter and Resume. A valid email address must be included for contact purposes.
- Application.
- Authorization of Release of Information.
- Record of Medical Examination.
- Record of Medical History.
- Vision and Hearing Examination.
- First Aid/CPR Certificate – Level C.
- All Diplomas and/or Degrees (high school, college, university).
- All transcripts (high school and post-secondary even if partially completed).
- Copy of current birth certificate and driver’s licence. If born outside of Canada, proof of citizenship or landed immigrant status
Please provide these items in a single PDF file format and email the document to:
Stage 2: Fitness Testing
Those invited to participate in the fitness test will be required to achieve Level 7.0 on the 20-metre shuttle run.
Candidates will be required to sign a Fitness Liability Release Form.
Experienced Officer hires will be subject to the annual fitness pin standard for their fitness test from their service. A scored test sheet as proof of the passed fitness test will be accepted.
Experienced Officer hires will be subject to the annual fitness pin standard for their fitness test from their service. A scored test sheet as proof of the passed fitness test will be accepted.
Stage 3: Preliminary Interview
Applicants will be interviewed by a recruiting team.
Stage 4: Background Investigation
An investigator will be assigned to complete a thorough background investigation into the applicant. It will include speaking with past employers, friends, family, personal references, and anyone else we think might be able to help.
Stage 5: Psychological Testing
Applicants will meet with a third-party psychological assessment service. The psychological interview determines applicant suitability for policing. There is no way to study or prepare for this stage.
Stage 6: Final Interview
The Chief of Police and members of senior administration will interview candidates to determine their suitability for hire.
Ready to Start your career with Chatham-Kent Police Service?
APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2026
Submit your application using the information below.
Application Submissions
For Experienced Officer and Cadet Applications:
Recruitment Coordinator/ Administrative Assistant: Kayla Johnson
Submit your application by email:
Questions about Salary and Benefits (Direct Transfer/Experienced Officers Only):
For questions specifically related to salary, benefits, pension and collective agreement provisions, please contact:
Staff Sergeant Jason Herder
Chatham-Kent Police Service Association President
For all other recruitment inquiries, application questions, eligibility requirements, or hiring process questions, please email: