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YIPI

Youth In Policing Initiative

Application Form

We appreciate your interest in the YIPI (Youth in Policing Initiative) Student position. Run in collaboration with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services since 2006. This YIPI program is an 8 week full-time employment (40 hours per week) opportunity for youth ages 15-18 residing in The City of Kingston. Throughout the initiative, youth will interact with, and learn about, the many aspects of policing, have the opportunity to serve their community, and learn about leadership and teamwork. Students may be eligible to receive various training courses along with other certifications during this employment opportunity.

This summer YIPI program starts the week of July 2, 2025 and finishes the week of August 29, 2025,

Applications must be submitted before the deadline of April 18, 2025.

Important Information for Applicants:

Please understand that this is a competitive process, and you may be disqualified at any stage. This application must be completed in full, and you must attach a cover letter and resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Misrepresentation of this application may result in grounds for dismissal. The Kingston Police Service is an equal opportunity employer. We thank applicants for their interest.

As an organization it is imperative we maintain the respect and trust of the community we serve.

All candidates in the selection process for the Youth in Policing Initiative with the Kingston Police Service will have a security background investigation performed by a member of the service.

By entering your name and selecting “Yes” in the sections below, you are authorizing Kingston Police to:

Collect personal information concerning myself including academic, employment history, appraisals, records contained in my personal file, medical, physical, financial, character information, including opinions from sources other than myself.

Conduct a review of the following records in relation to this application:

Police Automated Registration Information System
International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol)
Criminal Investigation Services of Ontario
Canadian Police Information Systems
Ontario Criminal Intelligence Information Systems
Pending charges under the Child and Family Services Act
Local Intelligence Files
Contacts/Investigations with any police agency
Consumer Credit Investigation
Social Networks: Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok, Twitter, Facebook, My Space, etc.

NOTE: Inquiries will be made beyond those supplied by the applicant (parents, spouses, neighbours, associates) for the purpose of obtaining and evaluating information relevant to job skills and abilities, in relation to my application for the position of Youth in Policing. Parents/Guardians may be subject to a Criminal Records Check(s) and, by entering your name below, the parent/guardian specifically authorizes this.

APPLICANT: Select "Yes" to agree to and authorize all records checks, collection of personal information, and inquiries as required by Kingston Police

Yes

APPLICANT Name

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Parent/Guardian Name

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Part 1: Personal Information

Last Name

Legal Given Name(s)

Preferred Name

Birth Date

Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Primary Email

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Address (including Number, Street, Apartment Number, Lot, Concession, RR#)

Town/City, Province

Postal Code

1. If selected for an interview, would you be able to provide a photocopy of your proof of citizenship, drivers licence (if applicable), and SIN?

Yes

2. Will you be between the ages of 15-18 by the start of the program (July 2, 2024)?

Yes

3. If selected for the Youth in Policing Initiative, will you be available for the entire length of the program; Mondays to Fridays; July 2-August 30, 2024?

Yes

4. Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?

Yes

5. Are you a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada?

Yes

6. Have you ever previously been hired by Kingston Police Youth in Policing (for any amount of time)?

Yes

7. Including this application, how many times have you applied to Youth in Policing?

8. If selected for the program, what size shirt would you require (unisex)?

9. Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offence for which a pardon has been granted or issued? (This means any fine, period of imprisonment, or period of probation offered by the court)

Yes

If yes, please explain

10. Have you ever been investigated or interviewed by a Police Service regarding any matter?

Yes

If yes, please explain

11. Do you know anyone that works for the Kingston Police that would like to refer you for this position?

Yes

If yes, state their name, position, and relation to you.

12. Please list all emails that have ever been associated to you, including school emails.

13. Please list the usernames of all your current and past social media. DO NOT LIST PASSWORDS. (If you do not use a specific site listed, leave it blank. If you have multiple accounts on the same platform, or a platform not listed, utilize the “other” section, and state the platform)

Instagram

Linked In

Snap Chat

Other

Tik Tok

Other

X (Twitter)

Other

Facebook

Other

List all immediate family members 16 years of age and older.

Last Name (full)

First Name (full)

Relation to You

Date of Birth (dd/MM/yyyy)

City, Province and Country of Birth

Current Full Address (Include City & Postal Code)

Primary Phone Number

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Part 2: Education

Are you currently enrolled in secondary school?

Yes

Will you be returning to secondary or post-secondary school in September 2024?

Yes

Secondary School Attended

Highest Grade Completed

Type of Certificate/Diploma Earned

Post-Secondary School Attended

Program/Course Name

Licence/Certificate/Diploma Earned

Please list other relevant Courses, Workshops, Seminars, Training Licences, Certificates, or Degrees

Part 3: Employment History

Beginning with your present or previous employer and continuing in reverse time order, list and describe every position you have held since the beginning of your work experience. If you have held two or more positions with the same employer, list and describe each position separately. Include military, part-time, and summer employment. (Please us the Additional Employment History section as required).

Is your current employer(s) aware you are seeking employment? Please be advised they may be contacted at a further point in the selection process.

Yes

N/A

Organization

Position

Employment Start Date

End Date

Supervisor Name and Title

Phone Number

Complete Mailing Address (Including City & Postal Code)

Brief Description of Duties

Reason for Leaving

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Part 4: Questionnaire

Answer in full sentences (unless otherwise stated). Do not go beyond the provided space.

This section of the application is scored, please respond with detail and relate experiences to Youth in Policing.

How did you hear about the Youth in Policing Initiative?

Please tell us a little bit about yourself.

What skills do you possess that will benefit the Youth In Policing Initiative?

Please describe an area of improvement you wish to focus on throughout the Youth in Policing Initiative.

How do you feel about the community in which you live and the school you go to?

Please list any other qualification(s) you believe are relevant to the position.

Part 5: File Uploads

Please ensure your resume and cover letter are attached with this application.

Failiure to include them will result in your application being considered incomplete and automatically rejected.

Please attach your Cover Letter and Resume

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Part 6: Declaration

I hereby declare that the foregoing information is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that a false statement may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or result in dismissal should I be hired. It is understood and accepted that I am involved in a competitive process and that I may be declined at any stage of this process.

Declaration of Truth

Yes

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