Kentville Police Service

Applications for Full Time Police Officers

The Kentville Police Service is inviting applications for full time Police Constable positions with

the Kentville Police Service. We encourage applications from African Nova Scotians, racially

visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous

persons, and persons of the LGBTQ+ community. We encourage applicants to self identify.

Why Work with Us?

Being part of the Kentville Police Service means you will be working in a dedicated, positive,

and supportive environment. Our service is known for its high standard of service,

dedication to being innovated, and commitment to serving all members of our community.

We do this because we value our people, the community we serve and we’re passionate

about what we do.

Kentville is the heart of the Annapolis valley, which is one of the most beautiful and picturesque

areas in Nova Scotia. We have quiet residential neighbourhoods, a vibrant business district and

offer exceptional recreation opportunities for all. Please check out the following links to

experience some of the great things Kentville has to offer.

https://kentville.ca/about/moving-to-kentville

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgFy0m-ndlw

https://youtu.be/VTntzaCVI00

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for progressive policing and a desire to make

a difference in our community.

Key Information to consider:

• We accept experienced police officers and recent graduates

• All new hires start in patrol

• Nova Scotia Department of justice guidelines state an experienced police officer refers

to:

o Current serving police officers in Canada, or

o Canadian Military police (regular service) with qualifications of Level 5, or

o Applicants who successfully completed an approved Police Recruit Training

Program from a Nova Scotia recognized training program within the last 24

months or less, and/or,

o Applicants who successfully completed an approved police Recruit program from

a Nova Scotia recognized training program and has been gainfully employed with

a recognized Canadian police agency within the last 24 months or less

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a graduate of (Police Science, Cadet Program) the Atlantic Police Academy or other

recognized Police Cadet Training Institution, or have previous police officer experience

within the last 24 months

• Be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada

• Be at least 19 years of age

• Grade 12 education

• No criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted and no adult criminal

record

• Have a valid Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent from another Canadian province

ASSETS:

• PROS training

• Candidates representing diverse communities

• Previous police experience

HOW TO APPLY:

Copies of the following documents are required:

• Completed Kentville Police Service Employment Application

• Cover letter and resume

• Three letters of reference (professional)

• Birth Certificate

• Driver’s License

• Certificate from a recognized police training program

• Motor Vehicle Driver’s Abstract

• Valid certificate in standard first aid and CPR level C

SELECTION PROCESS:

1.Screening

All applicants will be reviewed. You will advance to the second stage of the process if your

application demonstrates that you meet the application criteria.

2. Suitability Assessment

Candidates will be reviewed in the suitability assessment.

3. Interview

You will participate in a competency-based panel interview. The interview is designed to allow

you to draw on examples from your work or life experience to demonstrate that you possess

the necessary competencies to be a Kentville Police Officer

4. Integrity & Lifestyle Questionnaire

You will be given a Integrity & Lifestyle Questionnaire to complete and return to the Chief of

Police. The questionnaire will be reviewed, and a decision will be made if you are suitable to

move forward in the process.

ADDITIONAL STEPS:

Background and reference checks

You will be thoroughly investigated to determine your suitability to be a police officer. Your

references and previous employers may be contacted, and family and friends may be contacted

and/ or visited during this stage.

Medical Exam

If you are successful through the previous stages, you must undergo a medical exam to see if

you meet the medical standards set by the Kentville Police Service and the Province of Nova

Scotia. This exam will include a vision and hearing test.

HOURS OF WORK: Kentville Police Service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week-therefore

shift work (including days, nights, weekends, and holidays) is a requirement of this position. A

typical shift is 12 hours, depending on operational requirements, flexibility around scheduling is

required.

SALARY RANGE: Starting compensation will be commensurate with the successful
candidates’ qualifications and experience within the Collective Agreement between the
Town of Kentville and the Kentville Police Association. The annual constable base salary
ranges from $63,703 - $98,307 (as of April 1, 2023).

WORK LOCATION: 80 River Street, Kentville, NS, B4N 1G9

THIS COMPETITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE POSITIONS ARE FILLED

Please send applications to Chief of Police, Kentville Police Service, 80 River Street,

Kentville, NS, B4N 1G9 or via e-mail to the attention of Chief of Police:

info@kentvillepolice.ca

Kentville Police Service
Employment Application

Revised 2023/03/09

Police Constable Application

DROP OFF OR MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:

KENTVILLE POLICE SERVICE
Attn: Deputy Chief Police

Kentville Police Service, 80 River Street, Kentville, NS B4N 1G9, info@kentvillepolice.ca

1. An essential component in the selection process of the Kentville Police Service is a
background investigation. Information gathered will be used to assess the suitability of the
Applicant for a police career. There will be a security check on the Applicant and members of
their family.

2. All questions must be answered. If a question is not applicable, mark N/A.
3. All information supplied is subject to verification by investigation. False statements can

disqualify or result in dismissal if employed.
4. The form can be hand or type written. If handwritten, complete by printing in ink.

Neatness and legibility are of the utmost importance. If you make an error, do not use white-
out. Place a single line through the error and write the correction above or beside or print off
a new page and start again.

5. If extra space is required, attach additional pages to this application.
6. Postal codes must be supplied for each address given.
7. No information received from inquiries concerning information in this application will be

released to the applicant.

All of the items below must be submitted with this application form.

Copy of birth certificate

Copy of valid first aid and CPR level C

Motor vehicle driver's abstract

Copy of Driver's license/Social Insurance card

Detailed current resume and cover letter

Signed authorization and feedback waiver form

Certificate from a recognized Canadian police training program

Surname: ____________________ Given: _____________________ Middle: ______________________

Address: _______________________________________ City: _____________ Province: _____________

Postal Code: ____________ Phone (H): ______________ Phone (C): ________________

Email: __________________________________________ Birthdate: _______/_______/________ (Y/M/D)

Other than the name(s) listed above, please list any name change(s), or name(s) you may have used in

the past.

Name change from: _______________ to: ____________________ Date of change _____/_____/_____

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Kentville Police Service
Employment Application

Personal information on this employment application is being collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information

& Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP) Section 26©. It will be used to determine your suitability, eligibility or qualifications
for employment.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Proof of education will be required prior to engagement

INSTITUTION FROM TO COURSES OF DEGREE, CERTIFICATE OR #

FROM MOST RECENT YR/MTH YR/MTH STUDY OF CREDITS COMPLETED

__________________ ______ ______ _______________ _______________________

__________________ ______ ______ _______________ _______________________

__________________ ______ ______ _______________ _______________________

__________________ ______ ______ _______________ _______________________

__________________ ______ ______ _______________ _______________________

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: ___________________ _________________ ____________________

LANGUAGES WRITTEN: ___________________ _________________ ____________________

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION INCLUDING COURSES, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS:

________________________________________________________________________________________

MEDICAL HISTORY

Have you ever experienced any type of illness, injury or accident that may affect your performance as a

police constable?

YES NO If yes, please specify: ___________________________________________________

Have you had laser eye surgery?

YES NO If yes, please specify type: _______________________________________________

Date of surgery: _______________________________________________________

DRIVING HISTORY

Driver’s Province: _________ Class(es): ____________ Licence Number: ____________________

License:

Have you ever had a driver’s licence in another province ? YES NO

If yes, please specify: ___________________________________________________

Have you ever had your driver’s licence suspended? YES NO

If yes, please specify: ___________________________________________________

List all driving offences. Attach page if necessary:

DATE OFFENCE LOCATION POINTS/FINE

1. _____________ _______________________ _________________ ____________________

2. _____________ _______________________ _________________ ____________________

3. _____________ _______________________ _________________ ____________________

4. _____________ _______________________ _________________ ____________________

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Kentville Police Service
Employment Application

LAW ENFORCEMENT APPLICATIONS

List all applications to this or any other law enforcement agencies:

AGENCY APPLICATON DATE STATUS (describe reason for non-selection)

________________________ ______________________ ________________________________________

________________________ ______________________ ________________________________________

________________________ ______________________ ________________________________________

________________________ ______________________ ________________________________________

Have you ever taken a polygraph examination? YES NO

If yes, please specify date and agency: ___________________________________________________

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Begin with your most recent employer and continue in reverse order. Provide history for the last ten (10) years if

applicable. Provide an explanation for all gaps in employment.

1. EMPLOYER NAME: ______________________________________ PHONE:_______________________

EMPLOYER ADDRESS: __________________________________ SUPERVISOR: ____________________

START DATE: _____/_____ FINISH DATE: _____/_____ POSITION HELD: __________________________

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: _______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

REASON FOR LEAVING: __________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

2. EMPLOYER NAME: ______________________________________ PHONE:_______________________

EMPLOYER ADDRESS: __________________________________ SUPERVISOR: ____________________

START DATE: _____/_____ FINISH DATE: _____/_____ POSITION HELD: __________________________

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: _______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

REASON FOR LEAVING: __________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

3. EMPLOYER NAME: ______________________________________ PHONE:_______________________

EMPLOYER ADDRESS: __________________________________ SUPERVISOR: ____________________

START DATE: _____/_____ FINISH DATE: _____/_____ POSITION HELD: __________________________

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: _______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

REASON FOR LEAVING: __________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

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Employment Application

4. EMPLOYER NAME: ______________________________________ PHONE:_______________________

EMPLOYER ADDRESS: __________________________________ SUPERVISOR: ____________________

START DATE: _____/_____ FINISH DATE: _____/_____ POSITION HELD: __________________________

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: _______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

REASON FOR LEAVING: __________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

If you were asked to resign, or were fired from a job, or had a gap in employment, provide details and

explanations. ___________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

ORGANIZATION NAME: _____________________________________ PHONE: ______________________

CONTACT PERSON: ________________________________________

START DATE: _____/_____ FINISH DATE: _____/_____ POSITION HELD: __________________________

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: _______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

REASON FOR LEAVING: __________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

ORGANIZATION NAME: _____________________________________ PHONE: ______________________

CONTACT PERSON: ________________________________________

START DATE: _____/_____ FINISH DATE: _____/_____ POSITION HELD: __________________________

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: _______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

REASON FOR LEAVING: __________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

OFFENCE RECORD

Have you ever been charged with a federal, provincial or municipal offence (other than minor driving

offences)? YES NO If yes, give date and particulars of each charge and/or conviction:

________________________________________________________________________________________

If a criminal pardon has been granted, attach a copy of the pardon.

Note: Conviction of an offence does not necessarily preclude consideration for employment

by the Kentville Police Service.

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Employment Application

REFERENCES

List four people who we can contact for a character reference.

They cannot be related to you:

NAME: __________________________ OCCUPATION: ______________________ YEARS KNOWN: ____

ADDRESS AND POSTAL CODE: ____________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: ___________________________ EMAIL: ______________________________________

NAME: __________________________ OCCUPATION: ______________________ YEARS KNOWN: ____

ADDRESS AND POSTAL CODE: ____________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: ___________________________ EMAIL: ______________________________________

NAME: __________________________ OCCUPATION: ______________________ YEARS KNOWN:_____

ADDRESS AND POSTAL CODE: ____________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: ___________________________ EMAIL: ______________________________________

NAME: __________________________ OCCUPATION: ______________________ YEARS KNOWN:_____

ADDRESS AND POSTAL CODE: ____________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: ___________________________ EMAIL: ______________________________________

Do you know anyone employed by the Kentville Police Service? YES NO

If yes, name of individual(s): _______________________________________________________________

Your connection: ________________________________________________________________________

How did you learn about Kentville Police vacancies?

 Social Media  Town employee: ___________________
 Internet  Police officer: ____________________
 Newspaper  Other: ____________________________

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Kentville Police Service
Employment Application

CONSENT TO RELEASE OF PERSONAL AND/OR PRIVATE INFORMATION,

WAIVER AND RELEASE

I, _____________________________________________, having applied for a position with

the Kentville Police Service, and recognizing that I am required to supply information to be used to
determine my qualifications, moral character, honesty and suitability for employment with

the Service, herby request and authorize the full disclosure of any and all records, files, notes,
reports, opinions or other information concerning me, including employment files and records,

performance evaluations, discipline records, background investigation files, polygraph reports,

medical, psychiatric and psychological files and reports, complaints or grievances filed by or

against me, training files, education files, school records and transcripts, credit rating and history

files, income tax files, records and returns, driving records, military records, criminal records and

police, probation and parole reports.

I hereby authorize the Kentville Police Service to make such investigations, as they deem
necessary to determine approval or disapproval of this application. I understand that the Kentville
Police Service will have the final say in the approval or rejection of this application, and the criteria
and method they use in arriving at their decision will not be questioned or objected to by me and I

will have no grievance against the Kentville Police Service or the Town of Kentville in this regard.

I waive the right to review any information received by the Kentville Police Service.

I release any individual, company, government agency, or public body and their representatives, agents

and employees from any claim or action whatsoever which may result from furnishing the

above information to the Kentville Police Service.

This waiver is valid for a period of one year from the date of signature.

________________________________________________ ________________________________

APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE

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Kentville Police Service
Employment Application

FEEDBACK WAIVER

Dear Applicant:

You are competing in a highly competitive process designed so you can prove your abilities. Our

objective is to select individuals we believe are the best qualified to provide policing service

in Kentville, now and for the future.

The process is lengthy and at each step, a minimum level of achievement must be met. However, even

if you meet this minimum standard, the Recruiting Unit must still determine which applicants are the

best qualified to proceed for further testing. This decision will be based on the qualifications of the

applicants, how many testing spaces are available at each step, and on how many police officers we

expect to hire. To reiterate, even if you meet our minimum standard of performance, you may not be

selected to proceed to the next step of testing due to the number of other more qualified applicants in

the process.

We encourage you to keep other career options open and to manage your life based on the fact

you may not achieve your goal of becoming a police officer with the Kentville Police Service. If you
are advised after a testing step that others are more competitive, please remember that due to the

volume of qualified applicants, the reason has less to do with you and more to do with others.

This volume also means that we do not have the resources to meet with unsuccessful applicants, nor

are we able to provide specific feedback to these individuals when they are not selected to continue in

our process.

These words may sound discouraging to you. However, we prefer to be as direct as possible so that

you know what is involved in the process. If you do not accept these conditions, please do not enter

our testing process so that our significant investment of time, money and staff can be allocated toward

other more committed applicants.

________________________________________________________________________________

I understand and accept that I cannot be provided with feedback if I am unsuccessful in my

application to become a police officer with the Kentville Police Service.

This waiver is valid for a period of one year from the date of signature.

_______________________ ________________________ __________________

Print Name Signature Date

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