CO-OP PLACEMENTS -- PEEL REGIONAL POLICE
Applications are due: WEDNESDAY, November 20, 2013.
Placements are for FULL DAY STUDENTS only.
Students must be at least 17 years of age to apply for placement.
Students should be aware that placements are not patrol-oriented but of a CLERICAL nature.
Personal History Form – (serves as the Criminal Record Check – Peel Police will do their own
search). Applicants are to include a Personal History Form (Non-Employee-Modified) with
this application submission.
Currently placements are available in: (See the following pages for descriptions)
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2 positions – Fitness/Training Unit
180 Derry Rd., Brampton
2 positions - Children's Safety Village 7605 Kennedy Rd., Brampton
1 position - Court Bureau
7755 Hurontario Street, Brampton
1 position - Records
7750 Hurontario Street, Brampton
1 position - Fleet
25 Wilkinson Road, Brampton
1 position- Information Technology Services (TSS) 25 Wilkinson Road, Brampton
1 position - Crime Stoppers (2 days a week only Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 to 2:30)
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Students must demonstrate good decorum and common sense. Preference will be given to
students who have not attained their 30 credits prior to the start of the semester.
Students will be interviewed in December and will be asked to introduce themselves and
explain why they have applied. All students must attend an ORIENTATION SESSION which
will be held in February before placements start.
Please encourage students to dress appropriately, business attire to display visible respect for
the interviewer, (no sir, yes sir) and to be prepared to discuss realistic expectations for their
placement.
Students must respond honestly to this question. “Have you ever had a negative experience
with the police?” Students must be able to pass a security check.
A Letter(s) of Reference and the completed Personal History Form (attached) must accompany
the application. The Police Records Search form is NOT required as they do their own based on
the Personal History Form. Students must fill in ALL of the required information to have it
processed.
October 2013
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE
DUFFERIN-PEEL CONTACT:
Vera Romaniuk, Co-op Teacher, St. Augustine S.S.
27 Drinkwater Road, Brampton, ON 905-450-9993 ext71383
PEEL CONTACT:
Janice Farrow, Co-op Placement Officer ,
905-890-1010 ext. 2348 Fax: 905-890-3298
CO-OP TEACHER INFORMATION:
Submit application for one semester by: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2013 for Winter 2013-14.
SECTION A
All parts of this application form must be completed neatly, accurately and legibly.
Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
Student’s Name: _________________________
Home Phone: __________________
Student’s age at the start of the placement: ________
Birth date:
___________________
Email address_____________________________________________________________________
Co-op Teacher: ___________________________
School Board: __________________
Co-op Teacher’s Email address____________________________________________________
School Name: ___________________________
School Phone: ____________Ext.____
Career Goals: ________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Type of Placement Requested: (see placement descriptions)
Choice #1
________________________________________________________________
Choice #2
_________________________________________________________________
October 2013
REFERENCE TO BE COMPLETED BY A TEACHER
Please rank the student on a scale of one (1) to four (4), with four being the highest ranking:
a) Dependability:
1
2
3
4
3
4
c) Ability to plan and initiate own learning:
1
2
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4
b) Commitment to a Policing career
1
2
In this section, please provide an outline of why you think this student should be placed at Peel Regional
Police.
_____________________________________ ___________________________________
Teacher’s Name (please print)
Subject
_____________________________________ ___________________________________
Signature
Telephone Number
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act and in compliance with Section 14,
Section 32 and Subsection 29 (2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and
will be used for the ongoing administration of appropriate Co-operative Education placements.
October 2013
PERSONAL INVENTORY
TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT
ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER, KEY THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS:
1. Why have you requested a placement with Peel Regional Police?
2. How will this placement help you with your career choice?
3. What can you contribute as a Co-op student in this placement? (Discuss your volunteer work,
personal strengths, and prior relevant experience.)
4. What research have you done to explore this career (i.e. personal interviews, internet, career
centre, guidance counselors).
Application Package contains:
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Application Form
Personal Inventory Sheet – keyed not hand-written
Teacher Letter of Reference
Personal History Form (Non-Employee-Modified)– for Police Check
Recent photograph, photocopy of birth certificate
Current Resume
Cover Letter
October 2013
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS FOR CO-OP STUDENTS
Fitness and Training Unit
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perform daily maintenance and care of the equipment within the Multi-Purpose Room and Weight Training
Room at 180 Derry Road
assist with the collection and compilation of program related statistics for both the use of facilities and
specific programs or events
assist in the design, promotion, and implementation of an event or program as scheduled within the fitness
program
to assist the Fitness Coordinator with the physical fitness testing of applicants. As part of this duty, the
scoring of the tests upon completion will also be done
participate in the physical activities of the Fitness Program and in certain circumstances, to develop and lead
the activities under the guidance of the Fitness Coordinator
assist in all aspects of the Fitness and Life Style program as directed by the Fitness Coordinator
perform general office duties and do follow-up telephone and correspondence
maintain an open communication with the Coordinator in all matters pertaining to the job
enjoy the experience of working in and observing, the operation of a large government agency
Children’s Safety Village
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will work with the safety village officers in classes which are conducted dail
must enjoy working with young children
it is preferable if the student has his/her own means of transportation to and from the Safety Village as public
transit is not readily accessible – they are located half way between Steeles and Derry Road on Kennedy –
7605 Kennedy Rd. S
Court Bureau
 deliver and retrieve documents from the trial coordinator's office
 file documents
 assist clerks with processing court packaging
 assist with updating completed court packages
 work within the trial coordinator's office
 assist with provincial court documents
 assist with provincial assignments courts
 learn provincial court offences and documentation
Records Department
The student
 would have a variety of clerical duties assigned
 would assist in filing peace bonds and reporting cards into criminal packages
 will use Peel Regional Police computers to look up report numbers to assist in filing documents
 maintain alphabetical and numerical files
 assist clerks wherever necessary
 should have good computer skills and be accurate
October 2013
Fleet Services
Mandatory for the student to be enrolled in an automotive program at school.
It is preferable that the student has his/her own means of transportation . Fleet is located at 25 Wilkinson Road,
Brampton, On.
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Assisting Technicians in their general duties
Tire maintenance
Cleaning vehicles, stripping vehicles
Parts inventory (Stocking shelves)
Perform housekeeping duties
Information Technology Services (ITS) & Telecommunication System Services (TSS)
The co-op student could perform duties in either of the following sub units within the department: TSS – Systems
and Support or TSS – Voice Infrastructure Services.
Description of duties to be performed:
 observe and assist the installation technicians in the set-up & decommissioning of vehicle
 observe and assist the repair technicians with simple repairs
 observe and assist with the refurbish/repair harnesses and equipment as necessary
 observe and assist with simple bench type electrical/electronic repairs
 observe and assist in the parts area with inventory counting and parts control
 observe and assist the Voice Systems group with telephone adds/moves and changes
 observe and assist the Voice Systems group with the VoIP deployment to the organization
The student would be under direct guidance in all their undertakings. A student interested in engineering would
not be the best fit, preference would be someone who utilizes a lot of hands-on skills or a student focusing their
studies in Telecommunications.
Crime Stoppers Co-op Student Position Profile (2 days a week only Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 to 2:30)
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Working with existing and creating new databases of sponsors for upcoming Peel Crime Stoppers events
using Excel
Online research of community groups in the Region of Peel , creating /maintaining database of clients
for Crime Stoppers presentations in the community using Excel
Assist in the creation of bi-annual Peel Crime Stoppers Newsletter
Assist in mail outs/call outs to sponsors/community partners for upcoming events
Research/create/maintain media database using Excel
Assist in keeping PowerPoint presentation information relevant
Create/maintain volunteer database using Excel
Create/maintain Product Inventory database
Liaising with community groups/schools/other to set up Peel Crime Stoppers Presentations, using
Microsoft Office application
Other office duties as required
Strong Computer/Social Network and Communication skills would be preferred.
Reporting to the Peel Crime Stoppers Sergeant
October 2013