Job requirements School Safety Officer - Police in Nova Scotia

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Completion of a college program in police technology is required in Québec and usually required in other provinces and territories.
• A three- to six-month police training program is required.
• Physical agility, strength, fitness and vision requirements must be met, and psychological or other tests are also required.
• Specialized training or certification may be required for certain areas of policing.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

• If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
• If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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