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YORK REGIONAL POLICE

York Regional Police was my premier choice of agencies to work for when I applied 25 years ago (retired now). In my former career as a television news journalist, I had the many opportunities to deal with provincial and municipal agencies from Burk’s Falls to Toronto, Brampton to Kingston. There was no doubt where I wanted to go. 

There was always an extra edge of pride and professionalism at YRP that others never quite seemed to match. This was borne out in my 22+ years on the force. The people I worked with were, almost without exception bright, dedicated, talented, diverse. The brother/sisterhood teamwork was almost always alive and well. Sure there were differences, but there was not one person I ever worked with who I felt bad about going with into the worst possible situation. And in York Region you will have the potential to be exposed to *every* policing situation from cows on the road in rural areas to daylight gang murders in restaurant parking lots And everything in between. 

The opportunities in YRP are virtually limitless; if it’s a part of policing, YRP has it from General Patrol duties to Criminal Investigations, School Resource Officers, Recruiting, Emergency Response Unit and Canine Units, Forensic Identification and my favourite,  as I spent my last 5 years there, the Air Support Unit. 

Yes, there are pitfalls such as supervisors who should never have been promoted to their positions. There is politics, just like any large organization. If you learn to navigate those issues, the job on the ground is incredibly rewarding.

- Switchboard was Monday to Friday, shift work.
- Records (RIB) based on continental shifts. Assigned to a platoon, and worked 12 hour shifts, two days and two nights. Direct voice reporting by officers from the districts, before, after, and during shifts.
- Administrative Assistant, Monday to Friday, day shifts only.

There was the usual workplace politics, but once appreciated could be navigated and work ethic was good. Chain of command was adhered to, and while management was not always available, supervisors were.

It was a challenge at times to keep pace with changes in policy.

From a personal perspective, I most enjoyed the report taking and one on one interaction with officers in the field. It was then I felt most useful. 
However, all phases undergo change and adjustment, and I could find enjoyable features in every work assignment.

There was a facility provided where staff from all departments could mingle and relax, complete with a bar, some fast food/snacks, pool table, soccer field, and baseball diamond.

As a police officer, there is no such thing as a typical day.  They are very fluent and constantly changing which is one of the most enjoyable parts of the job.  Every unit I worked in was unique, requiring its own set of job skills and training.  Everyday there was something new to learn, which meant no two days were the same.  

The job culture was very good, as was security and advancement.  York Regional Police is an excellent policing organization.

The hardest part of the job was seeing sad things, helping people whose lives were changed forever and sometimes the uncertainty of what was going to happen next.  However, these things could also be the best parts because it is very rewarding to help people and be effective at doing so.

i worked there as a temporary worker too learn more about police officers. it was never a boring day at the job, there was always something new to do. I learned a lot about the Human Resources department and what police officers do in the office. The hardest job of the part was getting around from place to place, it was a very grand HQ, and having to organize everything for when they were moving out, was difficult. The most enjoyable was being able to work with the officers, and get to know their work environment.

York Regional Police provides countless opportunities for their employees to grow both professionally and personally. I loved every moment of my employment with York Regional Police. I had the opportunity to hold several positions within the organization during my tenure.

Lots of exciting and fun avenues to explore career-wise, even as a civilian. Moving up can be a bit tricky until you have a few years of seniority behind you, but overall an exciting place to work and grow.

Dynamic and growing police service. Salary and benefits are great.  There are cultural issues at play and that provides for some negative interactions.  You must be associated to the "in" group in order to succeed.


Since it was a youth program, we didn't do much "heavy duty" stuff. It was more going to different places and helping companies out, like the SPCA and Clarico Place etc. Fun if you have the opportunity to do this in High School. Let me have a bunch of new experiences that I would never have somewhere else. 

20 year veteran of the police service. All is good and they treat you ok until you screw up. Then they hang you out to dry and you're left picking up the pieces of your life and dealing with ptsd on your own. In a time when mental health issues are rampant in our society, this police service falls short in supporting their own. 

Loved being a police officer for York Regional Police.  many opportunities and paths you can follow.  Room for promotion if its something you are interested in.  All facilities have a gym for keeping in shape.  Reired after 30 years due to an injury which was causing too much pain.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Police officer 4 salaries reported	$114,600 per year
Pilot 3 salaries reported	$128,749 per year
Safety specialist 1 salary reported	$102,293 per year
Psychologist 2 salaries reported	$143,007 per year
Wellness coordinator 1 salary reported	$97,715 per year

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