Overview Experienced Police Officer (One or More) – Lethbridge Police Service Note: Applications must be submitted through the BambooHR link. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third-party sites will not be considered.

Organization: The City of Lethbridge/ Lethbridge Police Service.

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta. The City acknowledges Indigenous territory and is committed to inclusive employment opportunities.

Responsibilities - Participate in the complete recruiting process as an Experienced Police Officer, meeting standards in the Alberta Police Selection and Employment Manual and provincial guidelines.

- Complete pre-employment steps including documentation, testing (APREP/PARE considerations as applicable), medical forms, and supporting documents.
- Attend and complete required testing, interviews, security checks, background checks, and the hiring process as outlined.
- Participate in training programs, including an accelerated training program if selected.
- Maintain compliance with program requirements and provide necessary disclosures and documentation as required during the process.

Qualifications - Be a current sworn police officer with a minimum of 2 years of policing experience with a Canadian federal, provincial, municipal, or First Nations police service, or a former police officer separated within the last 2 years.

- Have a minimum of Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent education (certificate required).
- Have proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.
- Submit a driver’s abstract dated within six months of application, with no more than five demerit points.




- Not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted (proof of pardon required), nor any current criminal charges.
- Have an exemplary record of service and performance history.
- Special Constables and members of a police agency outside Canada are not eligible for the Experienced Officer Training Program.

Compensation and Advantages - Up to $5,000 moving allowance with the submission of taxable receipts (applies to moves from more than 50 km from Lethbridge).

- Front loading of leave hours up to 120 hours.
- Salary based on experience, up to the First-Class Constable rate or Constable rank. Wage Rates (2024 rates) - Constable 1st Class: $55.97/hour (4.5+ years)
- Constable 2nd Class: $50.37/hour (3.5–4.5 years)
- Constable 3rd Class: $44.78/hour (2.5–3.5 years)
- Constable 4th Class: $39.18/hour (1.5–2.5 years)
- Constable 5th Class: $36.38/hour (0–18 months) Hiring Process - All components of the selection process are administered fairly. The process can take up to six months.
- Download and complete the Application Form and Personal Disclosure forms. Complete all required forms (including Hearing & Vision tests, APREP/PARE medical forms) and save them.
- Submit the application package with supporting documents through the BambooHR link provided.




- Application packages will be reviewed by recruiting officers prior to APREP testing.
- APREP testing (concurrent with provincial standards) or PARE (4 minutes or less) is a prerequisite. APREP testing will be arranged and paid for by Lethbridge Police Service; PARE testing will be arranged and paid for by the applicant if hired.
- APREP tests will be booked through the recruiting officer. Email [email protected] to book a testing date or view a video explanation of APREP.
- A Personal Disclosure Interview and Behavioral Descriptive Interview may follow for competitive applicants; integrity and psychometric testing, security clearance, and background checks will be conducted.
- Some costs related to the application process may be incurred by the applicant (e.g., driver’s abstract, license, hearing and vision tests). Training - Successful applicants may complete an accelerated training program (~5 weeks).
- Consent to police security clearance is required, including lifestyle questionnaire and background checks.

Application

Forms - Application and Personal Disclosure Form (must be completed and uploaded).

- APREP Medical Form and APREP Consent.

Additional

Information - January 2027 start date with an anticipated application deadline in August 2026; final posting closing date will be communicated.

- Contact: Constable Allie Enkirch, LPS Recruiting Officer, (phone hidden) or [email protected].
- Note: Only BambooHR submissions accepted; city/third-party site submissions will not be considered. We are an equal opportunity employer. We will only contact individuals selected for interviews.

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