Women’s Recruiting Bootcamp

The Women’s Recruiting Bootcamp provides participants with the opportunity to engage with some of our female members and experience the physical and mental demands of the job firsthand through a series of high-intensity activities and challenges.

The day kicks off with a presentation before participants branch off to cycle through multiple stations with activities built to demonstrate the mental resiliency and mental and physical toughness required for the role. This includes completing an A-PREP Orientation, running the full fitness test, a Q&A with our Physical Training Team, and other stations involving scenarios and equipment familiarization with our Skills Unit.

Through trial and research, we have determined that participants receive the most benefit when group sizes are kept to a minimum. As such, if you are interested in participating in this bootcamp, please apply for one of 36 spots by submitting a one-page letter to cpsrecruiting@calgarypolice.ca with the subject line Women’s Recruiting Bootcamp Application detailing the following:

1. Why you would like to attend the Women’s Recruiting Bootcamp
2. What experience*, education, skills and characteristics you possess that would make you a great police officer
3. What steps you have taken to demonstrate interest and/or prepare yourself for the Calgary Police Service application process

*This includes background, employment, community involvement and volunteerism

Note: We will contact selected participants via email on the Wednesday prior to the Women’s Recruiting Bootcamp to confirm attendance. Individuals who are on the waitlist will be contacted accordingly via email if a spot becomes available.

Cancellation Policy: We kindly ask for a minimum of 48 hours’ notice if you are selected to participate and are no longer able to attend. We will be documenting attendance; please be considerate of those on the waitlist

Be prepared for a vigorous workout! Participants will complete an A-PREP orientation, where they are familiarized with techniques and exposed to the Leger and the Pursuit Restraint Circuit. They will also participate in various scenarios, circuits and physical challenges.

To be eligible to participate in the A-PREP Orientation portion of the event, you are required to bring the following medical clearance form, completed and signed by a physician. To download the form please click here.

COME PREPARED WITH THE FOLLOWING:

– Confirmation email (required for entry)

– A pen and paper

– Medical clearance form, completed and signed by a physician. To download the form please click here.

– Wear workout clothing and appropriate footwear

– Bring a bottle of water and snacks

– Yoga mat (if available to you)

– A packed lunch