First Nations Police Constable

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  • CompanyChippewas of the Thames First Nation
  • Job TypeLaw
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • Education / CredentialsValid Ontario Driver's License (Class G) with satisfactory driving record (including a current driver's abstract upon request)
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline01/29/2026

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Job Description

Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is accepting applicants for the position of:

Position Title: First Nations Police Constable (Recruit/Experienced Officer)

Department: Chippewa Police Service

Hours of Work: Full-time (Shift Work)

Location: 311 Jubilee Road, Muncey, ON

Posting Date: January 8, 2026

Posting Closes: January 29, 2026

Summary:

Chippewa Police provides front-line policing services focused on community safety, relationship-building, and respectful, professional service. If you are committed to working collaboratively with the community to prevent crime, support wellness, and improve public safety, a career in policing may be right for you.

Successful applicants demonstrate:

  • Integrity, accountability, and sound judgement
  • Strong communication skills and a calm, professional presence under pressure
  • Commitment to equitable, respectful, and community-centred policing
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A positive work history and continuous learning mindset

This is an operational policing role requiring:

  • Rotating shifts (day/nights), weekends, and statutory holidays.
  • Potential on-call requirements and emergency response
  • Exposure to challenging situations and environments (physical and emotional demands)

Responsibilities:

  • Provide proactive patrol and rapid response to calls for service
  • Enforce federal and provincial legislation, and applicable community bylaws and policies
  • Investigate occurrences, gather evidence, take statements, and complete detailed reports
  • Support victims of crime and connect individuals to appropriate services and resources
  • Participate in community engagement, education, and crime prevention initiatives
  • Conduct traffic enforcement engagement and collision investigations as required
  • Prepare for and attend court, provide testimony, and manage disclosure requirements
  • Work collaboratively with partner agencies and community-based supports

What Chippewa Police Has to Offer:

Chippewa Police offers a total rewards package consistent with Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) compensation and benefits, including competitive salary progression, comprehensive benefits, pension, paid leave, and additional premiums/allowances as applicable.

Experience and Qualifications

Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the minimum police constable standards in Ontario, including:

  • Minimum 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizen or permanent resident)
  • Valid Ontario Driver’s License (Class G) with a satisfactory driving record (including a current driver’s abstract upon request)
  • Secondary school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification (must be valid by time of offer/employment)
  • Valid OACP Certificate (or proof of active progression toward completion, if accepted by the service)
  • Ability to meet hearing/vision and medical standards and successfully complete required fitness testing
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance/background investigation, including satisfactory criminal record checks
  • Physically and psychologically capable of performing the duties of a Police Constable, including shift work and operational demands

How to Apply

Hiring of Indigenous people will be given preference, please identify.

Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter, resume, three work related references, photocopies of education documents to:

[email protected]

or

320 Chippewa Road, Munsee, ON N0L 1Y0

Please indicate “First Nation Police Constable” in your application.