The Calgary Police Service (CPS) welcomes applications from currently serving sworn police officers from the following countries:
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Republic of Ireland
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
To be considered as an Experienced International Officer, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a currently serving, sworn police officer with a Municipal, State, Provincial, County, or National Police Service.
- United Kingdom exceptions: Individuals currently serving as direct entry detectives, special constables, Ministry of Defence (MOD) police, civil nuclear constabulary, or parks and/or ports police may be eligible to apply through regular recruitment, as service in these roles does not qualify for experienced sworn police officer lateral recognition.
- Have a minimum of two years continuous police service, inclusive of recruit training. United Kingdom applicants must be post-probationary.
- Be eligible to resign from the police service in which you are currently employed.
- Be free of any unpardoned criminal convictions and not subject to any criminal or internal investigation at the time an offer of employment is made.
- Demonstrate an exemplary police service record and performance history.
- Prior to joining a CPS recruit class, successfully obtain Permanent Resident (PR) status.
For more information on hiring requirements as an Experienced International Officer, please fill out the following form.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. However, some of the initial components of the process may be completed online.
No. All costs associated with the application, testing, travel, immigration and relocation are the responsibility of the International Experienced Officer applicant.
The hiring and immigration processes are separate.
- A CPS offer of employment may be issued in as little as five months.
- Immigration processing times vary and may take longer.
Possibly. The CPS may recognize up to a maximum of four years of prior policing experience (first class constable rank, depending on an applicant’s verified work history). Vacation entitlements are governed by City of Calgary policy.
The following Government of Canada resources can help you determine whether you meet the points threshold for permanent residency, and how to increase your score:
- Express Entry – Federal Skilled Worker Program
A minimum of 67 points is required before proceeding to the Comprehensive Ranking System.
(Note: You cannot claim points for arranged employment in Canada)
- Express Entry – Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) A minimum of 300 points is required from this scoring system.