Job Description / Duties

Community Patrol officers respond to calls for service as directed and provide emergency response. Constables patrol assigned areas, observing for unusual occurrences, violations of Federal or Provincial Laws and Municipal By-Laws, arresting suspects of criminal nature, issue citations, preserve peace, check buildings for security purposes, prepare reports for court, attend court, and assist in investigations of criminal activity.

Major Responsibilities:
- Prepare personal protective equipment, equipment bag and cruiser for duty
- Receive information prior to duty by way of parade briefing
- Conduct proactive patrolling observing surroundings and responding as required
- Respond to Dispatch calls, containing the scene and ensuring safety of involved parties as required
- Arrest, detain and transport person in custody as required
- Locate, obtain, handle and preserve physical evidence as required
- Set-up barriers to contain crowds and prevent access to scenes/areas
- Direct/control traffic, remove hazards and preserve accident scenes as required
- Dictate/write reports pertaining to patrol activities as required
- Follow-up and complete all aspects of investigations as required
- Attend court and testify as required
- Ensure open and fulsome communication with supervisor, colleagues and members of the public
- Respond to enquiries and/or complaints from members of the public
- Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Required Skills

- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
- Successfully completed secondary school or equivalent to Ontario education system
- Successfully completed Basic Constable Training or equivalent
- Post-secondary education considered an asset
- Must pass PREP (Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police) test
- Must possess current Standard First Aid and current CPR certificates
- Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License, Class G
- Obtained OACP Certificate or equivalent

Salary: $64,200.32 - $116,649.79

Contact Information

To apply, please visit: https://cornwallpolice.com/careers/police-constables-experienceddirect-officers.htm

Employer Profile

The Cornwall Police Service is currently comprised of sworn police officers, civilians and special constables. Within each of these areas, we offer a wide variety of interesting and challenging career opportunities along with competitive salaries and benefit packages.

Our members strive to work towards our vision of "A Safer Cornwall." We are looking for members to join our team of individuals who want to make a difference in our community.

All of our careers feature on the job training and support, paired with an exciting and challenging work environment. We offer numerous opportunities for continued growth and development.

Employee wellness is a top priority for our Service. We recognize the need to support our members and offer a variety of support measures and services to ensure the members of the Cornwall Police Service and their families have the tools and resources to improve and maintain their health and wellness.

The City of Cornwall is a progressive community of 47,000 situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. Cornwall boasts a modern economy led by forward thinkers and offers an extensive array of urban amenities, making it an excellent place to build a career and raise a family.

In Cornwall, you can have it all. Our growing community is beautiful, safe, and friendly. You’ll find everything you need to enjoy an exceptional quality of life. Ours is a full-service city with a small town feel, where everything is just minutes away from your front door and new opportunities wait around every corner. All that, plus it’s an affordable place to live in Ontario.