The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Bancroft detachment is currently seeking applications for a Marine Assistant position for 2015.
The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity to gain exposure and experience within the field of Law Enforcement through hands-on experience. The student will learn marine safety and related The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Bancroft detachment is currently seeking applications for a Marine Assistant position for 2015.
The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity to gain exposure and experience within the field of Law Enforcement through hands-on experience. The student will learn marine safety and related legislation, boat maintenance, prepare reports and interact with the public as a representative of the OPP. Marine students work alongside a qualified OPP marine operator, on a police vessel, conducting marine checks on recreational boaters for safety equipment usage, safe vessel operations and enforcement of statute law which includes the Canada Shipping Act 2001, Criminal Code and the Liquor Licence Act.
The OPP requires the following for consideration for the student position:
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Possess a Pleasure Craft Operators Card.
- Have a minimum Ontario G2 Driver’s Licence.
- CPR & First Aid qualifications.
- Strong swimming abilities, good communications skills, professional appearance as well as previous boating experience are all assets.
The “Marine Assistance” position is available for application: February 13th – March 01st 2015:
- Only electronic applications will be considered and can be located at the Careers page of www.opp.ca.
- It is recommended that students retain a copy for proof of their application.