The Selection Process
The selection process is lengthy but it ensures that we are hiring the best person for the job. The selected candidate will not only have the aptitude to perform the job but also be of high moral integrity.
In order to be considered for a civilian position at the Abbotsford Police Department, you must have these basic requirements:
- Grade 12
- Valid Drivers License
- Citizenship or landed immigrant
- Typing minimum 45wpm
Initially, applicants who have been selected to go forward in the process (based on the resumes submitted) will be subject to two telephone interviews: one for suitability for the particular position being applied for, and the other for integrity. Applicants who satisfy both requirements will proceed in the rest of the process which includes the following:
- Aptitude test
- Office proficiency tests
- Panel interview
- Security clearance, which includes a polygraph test
The first test is an aptitude test. Successful applicants then proceed to the Office Proficiency testing (OPAC) which may include typing, proofreading, spreadsheet, editing and transcription,depending on the position. These particular tests may not be applicable for some civilian positions. Successful candidates then proceed to a behavior based interview with a panel of three. If the applicant is successful at the interview stage, a background investigator is assigned for the security clearance. Security is granted after a thorough and intense background investigation check of the applicant is conducted. This process helps establish that character, work habits and past performances are above reproach. Furthermore, before a person is employed by the Abbotsford Police Department, they will be subject to a security clearance at the Federal level, which includes a polygraph test. Once the background is completed, the background investigator makes a recommendation to the Manager who then makes the hiring decision. The entire process may take up to three months.
