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Become aCivilian Member

Civilians are non-uniform members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service who provide critical support to our organization. They work in many areas including 911 communications, court services, investigation services, central records, forensics, data entry support, digital evidence management, information technology, corporate communications, customer service and more. 

Civilian members allow officers to complete their tasks more effectively as they are responsible for the many data entry and administrative tasks associated with policing. 

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Benefits

Extensive health benefits

Paid vacation

Paid sick/casual days

Shift premiums

OMERS pension plan

Life insurance

Great team

Support of continuing education

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive wages

Part-Time Relief Staff
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Please note: Benefit eligibility varies depending on member’s employment status.

Connect with Human Resources

For more information how to join the Sault Police as a Civilian Member, please contact our Human Resources (HR) team by email at humanresources@ssmps.org, or by phone at 705-949-6300 ext. 336.

FAQs

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Have successfully completed at least 4 years of secondary school or equivalent
  • Be of good moral character and habits.
  • Be able to type at a minimum speed of 35 words per minute (not required for all positions)
  • Never have been convicted of a Criminal Offence committed in any jurisdiction for which a pardon has not been granted and provide proof of date of birth in order to verify this information.
  • Be prepared to undergo and successfully complete a structured interview and any other job-appropriate tests as set by the Police Service.

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Selection Standards are high. If you are not presently able to minimally meet all of these standards this may not be the most appropriate time for you to apply. You may want to consider taking time to improve your level of readiness by working towards improving those areas in which you are deficient.

Being a Canadian citizen or permanent resident is a requirement.

International applicants, as well as Canadian applicants, educated outside of Canada will require an Educational Credential Assessment.

An Educational credential assessment (ECA) is used to verify that your foreign degree, diploma, or certificate (or other proof of your credential) is valid and equal to a Canadian one. 

You may obtain educational equivalency assessments through one of these agencies:

If your secondary school (high school) education took place outside of Canada, an ECA of your secondary school credentials is required, regardless of any post-secondary or continuing education.

Yes. We require proof (diploma or transcripts) of successful completion of high school (secondary school), regardless of whether you provide proof of successful completion of college or university (post-secondary school).

Application & Selection Process

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will typically be evaluated in the following phases:

  1. Complete and submit online application, resume, and cover letter
  2. Pre-employment testing (if necessary for the position)
  3. Job interview
  4. Background investigation
  5. Potential home visit
  6. Conditional offer

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. 

Our team will review your application for content, attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc. Be sure to thoroughly proofread your application and required documents before submitting.

It is also important that you are completely honest when filling out your application, background questionnaire, personal history form, etc. Dishonesty may result in your process being stopped.

Applications are not accepted in-person or via email.

1. Click on the "View Current Career Opportunities" button on any of our career path pages to view posted positions. Click on the job number to view a specific posting.

2. You will be taken to a full description page. If you are interested in applying to that position, click the "Apply" button at the bottom of that page.

3. You will then be prompted to create select "New Applicant" or "Returning User." If you are a new applicant you will need to create a user profile. If you do not have an email account, you can set one up with a free email provider such as Gmail.

  • Once a profile is created, you can log in anytime to see the status of your application(s), update your information, apply for other positions, add skills and any additional supporting documents.
  • Your cover letter and resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position.

4. Ensure you have all of the documents uploaded as your application will not be submitted without having all required documents in the system.

5. An email confirming your application will be automatically sent to you when you have applied successfully. If you do not receive an email, your application has not uploaded to the competition and will remain in the candidate profile.

We thank all of those who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Applications are valid for one year from the date that you have applied.

Factors that will come up in a background check and may disqualify you include (but are not limited to): recent police involvement, intimate partner (domestic) violence, criminal charges, affiliation with criminal activity, etc.

This is a competitive process. Your process may be stopped at any time if you are deemed not to be competitive or concerns arise. Applicants are continually being assessed on their qualifications including education, writing skills, typing ability (if required for the position), etc. Your conduct prior to and throughout the process will assess your integrity, leadership, and people skills.

The information you provide will help us to determine whether you meet certain requirements of good moral character and habits as well as conditions of work, as referenced by the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA). Your answers may be verified through a detailed background check, which is a routine requirement for candidates who reach the final stages of the selection process. Please be advised that providing false or misleading information may lead to disqualification from the selection process.

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
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