To become a Police Officer you must meet the
following criteria:

Character

• Possess exemplary moral character.
  
• Possess a high degree of personal integrity.
  
• Intelligence, sound judgment, maturity and common sense are essential.

Minimum standards for employment:

• 18 years of age.
  
• Canadian Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
  
• Excellent health with no medical conditions that would restrict your ability to safely complete recruit training and perform all aspects of police work.
  
• Possess a fully licensed Class 5 driver's license [must NOT be GDL (Graduated Driver's License)] and no more than 5 demerit points.
  
• Meet visual acuity standards.
  
• No criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted.
  
• No criminal charges pending before the courts.
  
• No criminal activity within at least three years preceding application (meaning any detected or undetected crime and/or involvement at any level, including illegal drugs).
  
• Strong credit rating.
  
• Must be one year clear of discharge date from a bankruptcy.

Preferred qualifications

• Minimum of two years post secondary education and/or consistent employment history.
  
• Volunteer experience in the community.
  
• Work experience involving a position of responsibility and trust.
  
• Duties that involve significant interaction with the public.
  
• Applied knowledge of computers including but not limited to Windows, Word, Outlook, etc. and basic keyboarding skills.

Additional qualifications:

These qualifications are required at the time of application and must be current when applicant starts recruit training.

• Valid CPR-Level C and Standard First Aid
  
• PARE (Physical Ability Requirement Evaluation) certificate, valid within the previous six months.
  

Medical conditions

Applicants who may have concerns about a medical condition are encouraged discuss the Medical Standards for Police Officer Recruits with their family physician.

Medical Standards for Police Officer Recruits

Corrective eye surgery

A vision report must be submitted as part of the application package. Corrective surgery is acceptable if visual acuity meets the above standards. If vision does not meet the standards listed above, a letter from an eye specialist must accompany the Vision Report outlining a professional opinion regarding potential to meet the standards after corrective eye surgery.

Applicants can wait until final selection before having their eye surgery. There is, however, a waiting period of three months between the time of eye surgery (either PRK or Lasik) and the commencement of recruit training.

For more information, contact the Recruiting Unit at (403) 206-8483 or attend one of the Monthly Information Sessions held by the Recruiting Unit.