Why Join Hamilton Police

Hamilton Police Service is dedicated to more than public safety – we are dedicated to our people. Our Members receive ongoing training, mentorship, and wellness supports to help them grow personally and professionally.

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CAREERS
Build a rewarding career with endless opportunities to grow, take on new challenges and make a difference.

The opportunities are endless within Hamilton Police with approximately 50 different career development positions in a variety of units including but not limited to the Shooting Response Team, Vice and Drugs, Emergency Response Unit, Forensics Branch, Canine Unit, Marine Unit, and many more.

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COMPETITIVENESS
Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and the support you need to thrive, both personally and professionally.

Hamilton Police Service offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that begin the first day of full-time hire. To support our members physically, mentally, and emotionally, we offer robust paramedical and mental health benefits to aid keeping our sworn and civilian members as healthy as they can be.

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PURPOSE
Make a difference every day through meaningful work that strengthens your community.

A career with Hamilton Police Service is more than a job. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact, build relationships and contribute to the safety and well-being of our community. Whether serving on the frontline or supporting operations behind the scenes, every member plays an important role.

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CULTURE
Be part of a team where you are valued, supported and empowered to make a difference.

At Hamilton Police Service, our strength comes from our people. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where sworn and civilian members feel respected, connected and valued. Through teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose, we create an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.

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Career Paths

Explore diverse career paths and discover opportunities to build a rewarding future with Hamilton Police Service.

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Civilian Opportunities

From administrative and technical jobs to positions in management the Hamilton Police Service has many challenging civilian career opportunities. Civilian members provide support everyday across the Service assisting in smooth operation of day to day functions, and long term goals.

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Youth in Policing (YIPI)

Each summer the Hamilton Police Service participates in the Youth In Policing Initiative (Y.I.P.I.) program employing youth, engaging them in  community events where they gain valuable work experience.  This is an eight (8) week summer employment program  designed to provide Hamilton’s youth with...

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Police Cadet

The Hamilton Police Service Cadet Program provides a bridge for young adults, ages 18-25, between the completion of their education and their readiness for a career in policing by developing the competencies, skills, and abilities of future Police Constables.

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  • Be between the ages 18-25...
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Co-op Placement/Internship

Hamilton Police Service works in partnership with the Hamilton-Wentworth and the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Boards. Students work with their Guidance Counsellors to review the available placement opportunities.  These will be in a variety of departments such as Training, Information...

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Auxiliary Constable

Hamilton Police Service Auxiliary Unit is part of an International Award-Winning Branch and is made up of Civilian Volunteers who assist Police Constables in the course of their duties.  As an Auxiliary Constable, you will serve in uniform to assist with community-based crime prevention, traffic...

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Victim Services – Direct Service Volunteers

The Victim Services Branch is a Provincial, and International Award-Winning Branch of the Hamilton Police Service.  Volunteers are dispatched to provide service for a variety of circumstances including sudden death, suicide, motor vehicle collisions...

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Special Constables

Special Constables provide support in the care and control of prisoners, security in the Courts, assist in Custody, physically searching prisoners, fingerprinting, and a wide variety of duties to support Officers. Special Constables complete escorts to; courts, detention centres, holding facilities...

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Available Job Opportunities

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Upcoming Recruitment Events

Nov 17

PREP Mentoring

Join Hamilton Police for a hands-on PREP mentoring session to help prospective police candidates prepare for the physical testing process. Become familiar with the PREP circuit, practise key components and receive guidance from Hamilton Police members.

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Nov 25

Brew Your Blue

Interested in a career with Hamilton Police? Join our recruiters for a coffee and an informal conversation about career opportunities, the application process and preparing for a future in policing. Bring your questions and learn more about joining our team.

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Jan 27

Brock University Experience Expo

Explore a career in policing with Hamilton Police at the Brock University Experience. Meet our recruiters, ask questions and learn about career opportunities, the application process and how to prepare for a future with our team.

Time: 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

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Why Hamilton?

Hamilton is a diverse and welcoming city that continues to grow and evolve. Choosing Hamilton means joining a community that values inclusion, celebrates cultural heritage and works together to build safer, stronger neighbourhoods.

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Hamilton is a city of opportunity for residents - home to vibrant communities, world-class healthcare and education institutions, including McMaster University, Redeemer University, and Mohawk College, as well as Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare. 

 

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Home to many professional sports teams such as the Hamilton Tiger Cats, Forge FC, Hamilton Honey Badgers, and the Hamilton Cardinals, Hamilton is not lacking in sporting events and Hamilton pride.

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Hamilton has earned the nickname “Waterfall Capital of the World” with over 100 waterfalls within our city limits, and a variety of hiking trails including the Bruce Trail, Eramosa Karst, Dundas Valley Conversation Area and many more.