Rationale
Co-operative Education is a term used to describe a course in which students earn credits both in school and out of school. It is a three-way partnership between the student, the school and the employer. Co-operative Education courses provide opportunities for closer association of students with working police officers who are willing to show their knowledge and experience.
The students have an excellent opportunity for career exploration and career decision-making. In Oxford County, the Co-operative Education Program began in September of 1980 and the Police Service continued participation in the program in 1999.
Department Responsibility
- Support and participate in the program.
- Provide a job placement profile.
- Assist with an individual Learning Plan for each student.
- Offer a safe and satisfactory training environment.
- Assign a training supervisor.
- Assist in the evaluation process.
- Treat the student as a regular trainee.
Supervisor's Responsibility
- Keep a record of the student's attendance.
- Contact the teacher immediately if there is a problem or accident.
- Complete the Employer/Student progress reports.
- Discuss the progress report with the student.
- Set aside appropriate time for guidance and assistance.
- Discuss the student's progress with the teacher/monitor.
Student's Responsibility
- Report to work as scheduled except for the non- reporting days outlined in the schedule.
- Work in a courteous, responsible and business-like manner. Meet the department expectation of dress and behaviour.
- Notify training supervisor and co-op teacher before 9:00 a.m. and inform them that they are unable to report for work due to illness or emergency.
- Sign release of liability and confidentiality forms.
Department Responsibility
Insurance
Students are covered through an extensive Board of Education liability insurance police.
Worker's Compensation
Students are covered by Worker's Compensation through the Ministry of Education during school time on the job. The employer is responsible for the coverage beyond scheduled work hours.
Transportation
Students are expected to find their own means of transportation to and from the placement.
Duties
- Assist Courts & Records Branch as directed.
- Assist Criminal Investigations Branch as directed.
- Observe court proceedings and assist court officer as directed.
- Observe dispatch operations only.
- Will not be allowed to patrol with Uniform Officers or become involved in occurrences or investigations.
- Will not receive use of force training or firearms training.
- Assist Community Service Branch in the implementation and operations of various projects.
Selection Process
- Co-op teachers recommend suitable placement students.
- Resumes are required to be presented.
- Competitive interviews are conducted by selected Department personnel.
- CPIC and local checks are conducted.
- Liaison co-op teachers are informed of successful/unsuccessful students.
- Up to two (2) students per semester may be selected (one in a.m. and one in p.m.)
Co-operative Education Students will be assigned to the Community Services Branch for supervision and direction.
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