Hamilton Police Service Information

The Hamilton Police Service provides policing to over 540,000 residents in the City of Hamilton. In 2017, HPS responded to over 138,800 calls for assistance from our community. We have over 1,240 employees, and our mission is to serve and protect in partnership with our communities. Our vision: "To be a trusted partner in delivering public safety." Want to really make a difference in your community? If you have a history of community involvement, strong commitment to public service, committed to engaging and serving persons from all cultures and backgrounds, then you may be a candidate for serving with the Hamilton Police Service. SWORN OPPORTUNITIES: We regularly hire Police Constable - New Recruits for one of three intakes per year, due to attrition. We also hire Police Constable - Lateral Transfers for those Police Constables looking to make a move to the Hamilton Police Service. CIVILIAN OPPORTUNITIES: From administrative land technical jobs to positions in management, the Hamilton Police Service has many challenging civilian career opportunities, with top-notch salaries and benefit packages. We currently employ more than 360 civilian members – about 35 per cent of our workforce. We also hire Police Cadets for those looking to gain policing work experience, and to eventually become Police Constables with the Hamilton Police Service. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Opportunities are available in Crime Prevention and Victim Services, and as Auxiliary Officers. If you are interested in becoming an Auxiliary Officer, you must first become a Crime Prevention Volunteer. All Sworn, Civilian, and Victim Services job postings at the Service will be posted on the City of Hamilton website at: http://www.hamilton.ca/CityServices/Careers as they become available. Presently we are still accepting applications for Crime Prevention Volunteers via mail or email, as per our previous process.