Careers
The Ontario Provincial Police offers many employment and volunteer opportunities.
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The Ontario Provincial Police is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes as necessary.
Become a police officer
Choose a career that makes a difference! The OPP is actively recruiting qualified candidates for the full-time position of Provincial Constable. We offer competitive salaries, pensions, paid vacation, benefit coverage and room for advancement. We also have career opportunities for experienced officers.
View our upcoming recruitment events.
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Experienced Police Officers
Officers currently serving or having served within the past two years with another police agency in Canada may apply directly to the OPP through the Experienced Police Officer program.
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Civilians are non-uniform members who provide critical support to our organization. They work in many areas including communications, administration, forensics, garage operations, transcription, technology disclosure, evidence management, information technology, public relations and more.
We have many exciting full-time and part-time careers for civilians. We also offer summer employment opportunities for students, including the Youth In Policing Initiative.
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Cadet Program
The OPP Cadet Program focuses on enhancing the career development and experience of future OPP police constable candidates. Cadets assist frontline officers with administrative duties and through engagement with their communities by supporting crime prevention and public safety initiatives.
Learn moreSpecial Constables
Special Constables are civilian employees who have been given limited peace officer or police officer powers by the Commissioner for a specific job or task. This includes offender transportation officers, security officers, court officers and forensic identification analysts.
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Volunteer opportunities
Volunteering part-time with the OPP is a great way to make a difference in your community. Being a volunteer member with the OPP Auxiliary is exciting and challenging.
You can also support the OPP and give back to your community by volunteering with one of our OPP charities, or learning about other ways to volunteer.
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Civilian employment opportunities
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Provincial Communications Centres Positions | Civilian Data Entry Positions