How do I become a Police Officer in Ontario?

Preperation for the test to become a police officer in Hamilton Ontario Canada.

• I am a 21 year old High School grad. with A.D.D. I care about people and know I'll make a good police officer if given the chance. My testing skills are weak and I need assistance in prepareing for the province wide police/apptitude test. Are there programs or tutors you can find that specialize in helping someone like me? Can I get old tests to study? Is H.S. education enough to be cocidered? Can I do anything to 'stand out' (in a good way) on the application? My testing scores are never, 'outstanding'...HELP!!!

• Answer:

  Hello - Important note: this answer is not finished until you're satisfied with it. If you should need any additional clarification/information, please ask before rating this answer. Thanks for your understanding. ________________________________________________________ The test is sort of like the SAT's, in that there's only a "general" "brain exercising" method to get prepared for it. There's no calculator usage on it, so you'll have to brush up on your basic math skills. Speed is what counts. You're judged on the total number right that you get. Keep going if you can't get something done. A rep from the department suggests that you go to the library and get some general aptitude tests. Also check out "Reader's Digest" Word Power tests to brush up on vocabulary skills. Also check out Barron's Police Exam book at 911hotjobs: http://www.911hotjobs.com/bookstore/pn3.htm See this link at the OPP site for information on criteria for being hired: Recruitment http://www.gov.on.ca/opp/recruit/english/hiring.htm Check out this information on the hiring process: http://www.gov.on.ca/opp/recruit/english/hiring.htm You'll have to take a prep test: "The Constable Selection System – Orientation and Pre-Test Guide will give you an understanding of the assessment process, testing tips and practice exercises. Please visit the Ministry of Public Safety and Security website [ http://www.mpss.jus.gov.on.ca/english/police_serv/const_select_sys/info_selection.html ] to access the guide." After completing and submitting your registration package you will be contacted by recruitment staff regarding test dates. Upon successful completion of the testing you will be issued a C.O.R. Once you have been issued a C.O.R. you can apply to the O.P.P., please refer to the O.P.P. Application Package [ http://www.gov.on.ca/opp/recruit/english/app_package.htm ]. All Registration and Application documentation is to be forwarded to: Ontario Provincial Police Human Resources Bureau ATTN: Uniform Recruitment & Staffing 777 Memorial Avenue Orillia, Ontario L3V 7V3 "NOTE: We do NOT accept registration and application documentation via email." Recruitment staff is available to answer any questions or inquiries. Please forward all inquires as follows: Tel: (705) 329-6660   1-866-393-3337 Fax: (705) 329-6619 E-Mail: [email protected]" See more at the official OPP site: www.opp.ca. Thank you, jbf777-ga GA Researcher Additional Link: Events open to the public http://www.gov.on.ca/opp/recruit/english/opportunities.htm Search Strategy: ontario police [made contact] barron's police