Experienced Police Officer

Overview

Experienced Police Officer (One or More) – Lethbridge Police Service

Note:

Applications must be submitted through the Bamboo

HR 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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)

• 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 Bamboo
  
  HR 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 re 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).

• Successful applicants may complete an accelerated training program (~5 weeks).
• Consent to police security clearance is required, including lifestyle questionnaire and background checks.

• Application and Personal Disclosure Form (must be completed and uploaded).
• APREP Medical Form and APREP Consent.

• January 2027 start date with an anticipated Final date to receive applications in August 2026; final posting closing date will be communicated.
• Contact:
  Constable Allie Enkirch, LPS Recruiting Officer,  or re
• Note:
  
  Only Bamboo
  
  HR 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.