The Fredericton Police Force (FPF) Sponsorship Program provides candidates with no prior police experience or training the opportunity to attend the Atlantic Police Academy Police Science Cadet program in Summerside, PEI. Candidates will be responsible for APA tuition fees, but upon successful completion of the Cadet program will be offered full-time, permanent constable positions with the FPF.
Why join the Fredericton Police Force?
As the second oldest municipal police force in the country, the Fredericton Police Force (FPF) prides itself in valuing tradition while embracing a progressive and supportive culture. The FPF is a modern, community-focused agency that values and respects its members. Large enough to offer countless career opportunities in specialized sections and teams, but small enough that our members are never just regimental numbers.
The FPF has a trusted, respected relationship with the community it serves. Our officers do not just police our city, they form part of the fabric of our community. Our organization is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve in the City of Fredericton. In this regard, the FPF is recruiting people who reflect and appreciate diversity in all its forms: race, age, ethnicity, beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, social class, experiences, etc.
The minimum requirements to apply for the Sponsorship Program:
- Minimum 19 years of age
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
- Have no criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted and have no criminal charges pending before the courts
- Be of good moral character and habits, meaning that you are an individual that other people would look upon as being trustworthy and having integrity
- Possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license
- Must be medically and psychologically fit to police force standards
- Must be able to pass the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE) test to police standards.
The FPF and APA have partnered on a multi-step sponsorship application process.
The FPF will conduct and/or coordinate the following steps in the process:
1. Collection of Resume and Cover Letter
2. Completion of Authorization to Exchange Information with a Third Party (APA)
3. Preliminary Interview
4. PARE Test
5. Panel interview
6. Pre-employment Ethics/Integrity Interview
7. Extensive Background Check including Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks
8. Psychological Assessment/Testing
Candidates who do not pass any step in the process will not proceed.
Candidates will be responsible for completing their application process with the APA*:
1. APA Registration Profile and providing required documentation:
- Current resumé
- Transcripts, including Grade 12 or equivalent and any post-secondary
- Certificate for Standard First Aid, AED and CPR Level “C”
- Completed APA Medical Assessment Form
- Completed Visual Examination Form
- Copy of valid Driver’s License
- 2 Letters of reference (non-family/friends)
- Proof of Canadian Citizenship
- Two identifying documents, one of which must be a birth certificate
2. Credit Check - Equifax
3. APA Background Consent Form
4. POST aptitude testing
*Note that the APA waives the application fee for sponsorship candidates
Successful candidates will be given a conditional offer of employment with the Fredericton Police Force. They will be required to:
- Attend the Atlantic Police Academy - Summerside, Prince Edward Island and pass the Police Science Cadet Program in good standing. This includes an On-the-Job training period with the FPF.
- Complete a one-year probationary period, in good standing.
- Commit to a minimum of 2 years of service with the Fredericton Police Force.
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