The Region The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents.
Detailed Job Description The Region The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents.
Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.
The Police Service In March 2023, the City of Grande Prairie made history by establishing the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS), the first new municipal police service in Alberta since 1956. The GPPS is dedicated to creating a modern, skilled, ethical, equitable, and locally accountable police service that significantly enhances public safety within our community. With a team of over 225 professionals—including police officers, peace officers, outreach workers, social workers, nurses, and civilian staff—the GPPS is positioned to deliver comprehensive public safety services.
The Opportunity Are you an experienced officer of any rank looking for a new prospect?
The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) is a progressive and community-focused police service committed to excellence in public safety. We are seeking experienced police officers to play a key role in the establishment and growth of our new service.



We are looking for individuals who can help us elevate ourselves to provide high-quality policing response to support the vibrant growing community of Grande Prairie.
Required Qualifications Have been or are currently a sworn police officer with a Canadian law enforcement agency
Have been a police officer within one year of application if they have less than five years of previous police experience; or
Have been a police officer within two years of application if they have five or more years of previous police experience
Have a minimum of 18 months' continuous police service, inclusive of basic recruit training
Responsibilities Enforce laws to maintain public safety
Engage with the community through proactive community policing initiatives
Conduct thorough investigations and gather evidence for criminal cases
Respond effectively to emergencies, traffic incidents, and criminal activities
Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies to address regional issues
Provide mentorship and guidance to new recruits
Monitor and manage performance of staff, by assessing individual performance, capabilities and development needs
Enforces policies and procedures
Investigating complex files
Benefits Overview Years of service credited for wage placement and vacation




Participation in the Special Forces Pension Plan (SFPP), with pension transfer options available
4 week experienced officer training program
Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health and Wellness Account
Transitional Allowance You will receive a generous $25,000 transitional allowance for experienced officers, ensuring a smooth and rewarding transition to our team.
Wages Rank Hourly rate Yearly
Constable 5 $38.63 $80,350.40
Constable 4 $41.49 $86,299.20
Constable 3 $47.21 $98,196.80
Constable 2 $52.93 $110,094.40
Constable 1 $57.23 $119,038.40
Sr. Cst I (7 yrs completed) $61.23 $127,358.40
Sr. Cst II (11 yrs completed) $62.38 $129,750.40
Sergeant $68.68 $142,854.40
Detective $68.68 $142,854.40
Staff Sergeant $75.54 $157,123.20
Closing Date This posting will close December 31, 2026, with our experienced officer class starting in 2027.
Other Information As an experienced officer you will be required to complete several steps within the recruitment process. This will include A-PREP, an interview, a psychological evaluation, a background investigation, and potentially a polygraph test.
The GPPS does not have a Corporal rank. Current Corporals are invited to apply through this posting.
Applicants are advised that certain costs associated with the application process are at their own expense and are not reimbursed by the Grande Prairie Police Service (ex. vision, hearing, medical clearance for APREP, driver’s abstract).

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📌 Experienced Police Officer (All Ranks) - Class 9 (Alberta)
🏢 City of Grande Prairie
📍 Alberta