Experienced Police Officer

(EXTERNAL)                                                                                                                                                                        

2026FEB02          

Experienced Police Officer (One or More)

Lethbridge Police Service

Please note only applications submitted through the Bamboo HR link below will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third-party sites, will not be considered

https://lethbridgepolice.bamboohr.com/careers/528

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. Lethbridge is southwestern Alberta’s largest community, close to the Rocky Mountains and strategically located two hours south of Calgary. We are home to just over 111,000 residents and two major post-secondary institutions -- the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnique. The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is currently looking to fill one or more Experienced Police Officer position(s).

Eligible applicants for the Experienced Officer posting must:

• 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, (*Basic police training time may be included in the 2-year experience calculation), or a former police officer who has been separated from their police service or agency for less than 2 years.


• Have a minimum of Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent education (certificate required).


• Have Proof of their Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.


• Must submit a driver’s abstract dated within six months of application, with no more than five (5) demerit points.


• Not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted (proof of pardon required), nor have any criminal charges before the courts.


• Have an exemplary record of service and performance history.


• *Special Constables and members of a police agency outside Canada are not eligible to enter the Experienced Officer Training Program. *

Experienced Police Officer applicants will participate in the complete recruiting process and meet the standards set out by the Alberta Police Selection and Employment Manual and provincial guidelines for recruiting. 

**PLEASE NOTE:  Alberta Communication Test (ACT), Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test (APCAT) and First Aid are not required for this process. 

COMPENSATION

Successful Experienced Officer applicants hired by the LPS may receive:

• Up to $5000 moving allowance with the submission of taxable receipts. (*Only applies to those moving from more than a 50 Km radius from Lethbridge)


• Front loading of Leave hours up to 120 hours


• Hired at the rate of pay consistent with your complete years of experience, but no higher than the First-Class Constable rate of pay or the rank of Constable.

CONSTABLE WAGE RATES (2024 RATES)

Classification

Years of Prior Service

Hourly Rate

Constable - 1st Class

(4.5 + years of service)

$55.97

Constable - 2nd Class

(3.5 to 4.5 years of service)

$50.37

Constable - 3rd Class

(2.5 to 3.5 years of service)

$44.78

Constable - 4th Class

(1.5 to 2.5 years of service)

$39.18

Constable - 5th Class

(0 to 18 months of service)

$36.38

STEPS OF HIRING PROCESS

All components of the selection process will be administered, scored, evaluated and interpreted in a fair and uniform manner. The duration of the process can take up to six months.  

• Download the Application Form and Personal Disclosure forms (***BELOW***)
  
  
  
  • Complete ALL necessary forms: Hearing & Vision test, Alberta Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police Officers (APREP)/Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE) Medical Form, etc., and save them.
  
  
  
  


• Along with the Application and Personal Disclosure Form, please combine all needed Supporting documents and upload them into the appropriate upload area.

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   • Please submit your application the BambooHR link below
   
   
   • https://lethbridgepolice.bamboohr.com/careers/528
   
   
   
   

• Application packages will be reviewed by recruiting officers prior to the APREP testing. 


• Successful completion of the APREP concurrent to Provincial standards, OR the PARE physical abilities test in a score of 4 minutes or less is a prerequisite for this position.  APREP testing will be arranged and paid for by the Lethbridge Police Service. PARE testing will be arranged and paid for by the applicant who will be reimbursed if hired.

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   • APREP tests will be booked through the recruiting officer after reviewing the application. Email [email protected]to book a testing date.
   
   
   • For a video explaining the APREP, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rTBGLx2TTw
   
   
   
   

Personal Disclosure Interview

• After the application package is reviewed by the recruiting officer, competitive applicants will be contacted for a Personal Disclosure interview.

Behavioral Descriptive Interview

• Given to candidates still competitive after Personal Disclosure interview;


• Successful candidates will move onto the next stage of the process.

Integrity (truth verification Polygraph) and Psychometric testing (Psychological interview) will be scheduled.

Security Clearance Check will be conducted.

Background check will be conducted.

Successful candidate(s) will be selected and offered the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Some costs incidental to the application process may be incurred by the applicant. For example, costs associated to obtain a driver's abstract, class 5 License, hearing and vision tests, etc. 

TRAINING

Successful applicants will be eligible to complete an accelerated training program that is approximately 5 weeks in length.

The successful candidate is required to consent to a police security clearance, which includes the voluntary completion and submission of a personal disclosure form (lifestyle questionnaire), criminal and police records check, reference checks and truth verification through polygraph examination.

APPLICATION FORMS

(Both must be fully completed and uploaded for application to be processed)

Application

Personal Disclosure Form (Click here to Download Forms)

APREP MEDICAL FORMS 

(Must be completed and brought to testing day or candidate will not be allowed to run)

APREP Medical Form

APREP Consent

We are currently hiring for a January 2027 start date with an anticipated application deadline of early August 2026. A specific posting closing date will be communicated once finalized.   

For further information on this opportunity, please contact:  Constable Allie Enkirch, LPS Recruiting Officer at 403-330-5081 or [email protected].

**Please note only applications submitted through the Bamboo HR link above will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third-party sites, will not be considered**

Facility Dogs

As a prospective employee it is important for you to know that LPS has two facility dogs in the workplace. LPS facility dogs are here to support our employees in positive, constructive manner. Further, LPS facility dogs support the emotional needs of victim’s and or witnesses through the Criminal Justice Process. A Facility Dog is directed by a professional with specialized expertise. Facility dogs frequent many areas of our building. In addition, we have police service dogs. Our police service dogs have minimal interaction with employees on site under the supervision of a trained handler.

Landed Immigrant/Citizenship Status Canada

The Lethbridge Police Service welcomes employment applications from those who are currently Canadian Citizens or Canadian Permanent Residents. We require a significant background screening process to obtain a successful security clearance as a condition of employment with our agency. As an employer, we are unable to sponsor Canadian Work Permits/Visas or Permanent Residence applications at this time.

Work Location

LPS employees are required to carry-out their assigned duties in-person at a Lethbridge Police Service facility.  Our Lethbridge Police Service Headquarters are located at 135 1st Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 0A1**

“THE CITY OF LETHBRIDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest.

We will only contact individuals selected for interviews.