The information required for submission of your application for the position of Police Officer to the Calgary Police Service (CPS) is extensive. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to diligently complete your application. Application packages with incomplete or missing information will not be considered until all required documentation is provided. We have included this helpful checklist to ensure your application is complete.

It will take a minimum of nine months to complete the entire recruiting process. As such, you must be mentally and physically ready to complete each step of the process before you apply. We offer several applicant resources to help potential applicants determine their readiness.

Applications are valid for one year from the date of submission. Those who have been out of the selection process beyond this period must submit a new application. Applicants may be deferred, without appeal at any stage of the selection process. In some cases, permanent disqualification from reapplication may occur.

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ONLINE APPLICATION PACKAGE

Please Note: Only electronically filled out PDF’s for Employment and Education History, Personal References, Personal Disclosure, Credit Background Screening, Authorization for the Release of Information, and Enhanced Security Clearance Declaration forms will be accepted. Do not print, hand write, and email these documents as they will NOT be accepted. The hearing report, vision report, and supplementary vision report are to be printed and filled out pen/ink by the respective practitioner. Online application packages MUST contain ALL forms below (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to open PDF forms).

Supporting Documents

  • – Driver’s License (non GDL)
  • – Proof of Social Insurance Number
  • – Birth Certificate and/or Canadian Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident Documentation
  • – High School Diploma/Transcripts or Equivalency
  • – Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from any of the designated organizations listed below: (If education was obtained outside of Canada)
  • – Comparative Education Service: University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
  • – International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
  • – World Education Services
  • – International Qualifications Assessment Service
  • – International Credential Evaluation Service

Application Costs and Fees

  • – Application fee: Applying to the Calgary Police Service is free.
  • – Document costs: Applicant must pay for any documents required to apply (this includes Hearing, Vision, and Drivers Abstracts and any other applicable costs such as an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), official copy of your education transcripts, and updates to your driver’s licence to reflect current address).
  • – Recruitment stage costs: The Calgary Police Service pays for tests and medical exams during recruitment (written testing, physical abilities test, truth verification, psychological testing and pre-employment medical).

Travel Costs

  • – Travel Expenses: Out of town applicants coming to Calgary for the Calgary Police Service recruiting process will assume responsibility for all travel costs.