OACP Certificate FAQs

What is the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Certificate?

The OACP Certificate is a certificate that is administered, authorized and approved by the Ontario Association Chiefs of Police which applicants can obtain prior to commencing their application process to become a Police Officer in Ontario.

Why is this new system being introduced?

This new system is being introduced because the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police are now the official owners of this process. The OACP has taken the initiative to make adjustments to the Constable Selection System to ensure we offer a valuable yet barrier-free solution to all applicants and Police Services in the Province of Ontario.

When does this new system come into effect?

The new OACP Constable Selection System comes into effect officially January 1, 2020.

For additional information, please visit the OACP Certificate website.

Acquiring the OACP Certificate - Basic overview

Start your process by going on the official OACP testing website.

There, you will find a comprehensive website that walks you through the first phase one of the Constable Selection Process. The OACP has partnered with TNT Inc which is an educational and police training service to deliver effective testing and assist Police Services by sharing test results that are gathered during the pre-testing process.

Fees

For this phase one process, you will pay the OACP Certificate Testing Fee and commence your certificate application process online. After you have paid the testing fee, you will be provided with an email that outlines Part A.

There are three parts to this certificate.

Part A

Is the first stage in obtaining your online OACP Certificate. Here, you will be emailed a number of documents which you must complete in order to move on to the next stage.

Medical Examination Form

The applicant is required to conduct a medical examination package with an Audiologist and Optometrist/Ophthalmologist. Both specialists are required to conduct in-depth specialty testing with the applicant to ensure they meet the minimum hearing and vision standards to become a Police Officer.
As a temporary measure, we will permit applications to be submitted with results from hearing/vision tests pending. Please note that the hearing/vision standards have not changed and results will be required at some point.

Fitness Log

The applicant is required to complete a fitness log and daily fitness journal for their application package which they will include with their application to a Police Service. This fitness log is to draw attention to the importance of physical fitness in the realm of Law Enforcement. The fitness log allows Police Services to assess the applicant’s dedication to wellness and their level of fitness.

Part B: General Mental Ability Assessment

The online test administered in the Part B section is a General Mental Ability assessment which will be proctored online through a web-camera. This assessment is broken down into two major subsets: verbal and quantitative. This measures an applicant’s ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think in abstract terms, comprehend complex ideas, and learn quickly from experience.

Part C: Personality Assessment

The online test administered in Part C is a personality assessment which will also be proctored online through a web-camera. This personality-based selection is designed to provide employers with an efficient and effective method for identifying suitable job candidates. This assessment measures an employee’s propensity to engage in both positive, as well as counterproductive work behaviours.

Expiry Date - OACP Certificate

Once the applicant has submitted the necessary documentation in Part A, successfully passed Part B and then completes Part C, they will be provided with an OACP Certificate. The expiry date for the OACP Certificate is one year from the date it was received. If the applicant passes the expiry date the entire Part 1 process has to be repeated along with corresponding fees.

For additional information, please visit the OACP Certificate website.