In partnership with our community, our members are dedicated to serve and protect. Belleville Police Service offers the opportunity for a long and rewarding career in law enforcement. Join us in making Belleville the safest community in Ontario.
Please note, this posting is a standing posting for the 2026 calendar year. The Belleville Police Service reviews submitted applications regularly. If you are interested in making an application, please apply at your earliest convenience as we are taking action on applications on an ongoing basis.
Police Constable – Experienced Officer applicants are those currently serving with another police agency in Canada, that have completed a Basic Constable Training program. All current and past military police must apply through our Police Constable – New Recruit process, not as an Experienced Officer.
Applicants for the Belleville Police Service position of Police Constable – Experienced Officer must meet or surpass the following minimum requirements and standards:
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess a Grade 12 graduation diploma or equivalent or post-secondary education at an accredited college or university as an adult student as a minimum.
- Possess a valid Class G driver’s license and suitable driving record.
- Possess a valid standard or emergency First Aid and CPR Level C certificates.
- Be in good health (physically and mentally fit) and meet the physical, mental and medical requirements of the OACP and Belleville Police Service.
- Be of good moral character and habits meaning that you are an individual other people would look upon as being trustworthy and having integrity.
- Have successfully completed your probationary period with a recognized Canadian Police Service or equivalent
- Member in good standing
Recruitment steps for Police Constable – Experienced Officer:
1. Application Submission Review
2. Preliminary Virtual Interview
3. In-Person Executive Leader Interview, Pre-Background Questionnaire and Local Focus Questionnaire
4. Psychological Assessment
5. Comprehensive Background Investigation (education, employment, personal history, credit and reference checks, as well as home visits)
6. Third-party medical examination.
To make an application, you must submit:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Proof of educational achievements (diploma, degree, etc.)
- Basic Constable Training Certificate
- Training record from current service
- Two (2) most recent Performance Evaluations/Appraisals from your current Service
- A valid Fitness Pin Award
- Letters of commendation, if available
- Consent and Release of Liability Form
- Copy of valid First Aid and CPR certificates
Career Development Opportunities with the Belleville Police Service:
The Belleville Police Service is committed to providing our members with up-to-date training and development opportunities. If you are hired as a Police Constable, we have a variety of in-service career opportunities. Our units include:
- Forensic Identification Unit
- Street / Crime Intelligence Unit
- Criminal Investigations Division
- Canine Unit
- Community Response Unit
- Front Line Patrol
- Traffic Safety Unit
- Training Unit
- Emergency Response Unit
The Belleville Police Service is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the HR Unit if you require accommodation for testing, interview, or employment purposes.
If you require further information or have a question, please contact the Human Resources Unit at: [email protected]
