Police Cadet

Job start expected for early June 2026

The Laval Police Service has over 1000 members, including police officers and civilian employees. These individuals are committed and dedicated to ensuring the safety of approximately 450,000 residents of Laval. In addition to offering you numerous advancement opportunities, you will be part of a large team with a human dimension. If you feel ready to make a real difference, to commit every day to the safety and well-being of the Laval community, to live your career in a police service distinguished by its family spirit, its closeness, and a daily life filled with action, the SPL invites you to join its ranks.

Do you want to contribute to the safety of your community while developing essential skills for a future police career? The Police Service is looking for motivated cadets to participate in various surveillance, prevention, and community relations activities.

The challenges that await you

Your missions

Surveillance and presence in the field

• Patrolling neighborhoods and parks
• Support during events: traffic diversion and peaceful crowd management

Traffic and road safety

• Management of vehicular, pedestrian, and cyclist traffic
• Assignments in key areas such as Place Bell

Municipal regulations

• Monitoring parking violations and other local regulations

Prevention and community relations

• Participation in crime prevention campaigns
• Courtesy tickets, distribution of flyers, engraving
• Info-Police, Info-Crime, and dissemination of information to citizens

Service to citizens and representation

• Participation in fairs, job expos, conferences, and open houses

Selection process

It includes, among other things:

• An interview
• A psychometric evaluation
• A security clearance
• A medical examination
• A comprehensive review of the file

The ideal profile for us

• Motivated by a future police career
• Currently a student in police techniques
• Available year-round on a variable schedule, during the day and evening (schedule adapted for students)
• Possess a class 5 driver's license;
• Have a valid CPR training with proof of certification.

Skills

• Ability to adapt
• Collaboration
• Stress management
• Customer orientation
• Openness to diversity
• Decision-making/judgment
• Sense of values and ethics
• Autonomy

The benefits of being part of our team

• A concrete role for the safety of your community.
• A dynamic and rewarding work environment.
• A competitive hourly rate of $19.60.
• Variable on-call schedule year-round (up to 40 hours/week in the summer and part-time during the school year).
• Hired cadets who provide good service will be prioritized in the process for a police officer position.

Do not hesitate to ask your questions via the address  for any additional information.