YOUTH IN POLICING INITIATIVE
The Youth In Policing Initiative (YIPI) offers employment with Kingston Police for youth 15 to 18 years of age who reside in the City of Kingston.
YIPI participant requirements:
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Between 15 and 18 years of age for the duration of the program
- Must be a registered full-time student (in a secondary educational program) during the 2026 academic year
- Resident of Kingston, Ontario
- Successfully complete the recruitment/background check process
NOW HIRIING!
Applications for the YIPI program for Summer 2026 are now open. The deadline to apply is April 27, 2026.
About the YIPI Program
The goal of the Youth in Policing Initiative is to inspire young people to look at the many different aspects of policing and to empower students to become ambassadors of positive change in the City of Kingston.
Students hired by the YIPI program will engage in productive activities in a safe and healthy environment. These activities include work and mentorship in various sections of the Kingston Police service, developing a working relationship with a number of youth organizations in Kingston, and supporting community initiatives, all while learning valuable life and employment skills.
The Youth in Policing Initiative runs in partnership with the Ministry of Children and Community and Social Services. The YIPI along with youthconnect.ca, is part of an effort to coordinate program information and access services, for youth across Ontario.
NOTE:
The Kingston Police Service is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.