Police Officer (TNPS)

Are you interested in a rewarding career as a police officer? The Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service is hiring qualified experienced police officers.

All Applicants must meet all minimum requirements.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Minimum Requirements

To apply as a police officer of the Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service, all applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent


• Canadian citizen, landed immigrant status or permanent resident status (living in Canada or the United States for three years)


• At least 18 years of age


• Class 5 Driver’s license (non GDL) with no more than five demerit points


• Meet medical/health and fitness standards


• No unpardoned criminal convictions


• No criminal charges pending before the courts


• No criminal activity within the last three years both detected and undetected


• One year clear of discharge date from a bankruptcy


• You must be able to speak, write, read and understand English (you do not need to be bilingual)


• You must also meet the medical, psychological and vision standards


• You should expect to work shifts, including nights, evenings, weekends and holidays to accommodate the need for 24/7 policing

Please note that these requirements are a prerequisite and you must meet them to apply. Also, remember that having the minimum requirements allows you to apply, but does not necessarily mean you will be successful in the competitive hiring process. Some candidates may meet the minimum requirements but are not competitive, suitable or do not meet the core values of our organization.

Be of Good Character

At several stages during the recruiting process, you will be made aware of the behavior standards which will be expected of you throughout the application process and your career as a police officer of the Tsuut’ina Nation Police, should you be accepted and hired for training.

The training location for successful applicants will be in a recognized police training facility. You will be required to acknowledge your understanding of the expectations and responsibilities identified and that you will be held to account to these expectations throughout the application process, during training, and for the duration of your career, should you be hired.

As a police officer, you will have significant responsibility in building and maintaining the public trust by upholding the highest ethical standards while in the performance of your duties.  Expectations regarding acceptable conduct will also apply to you while you are off-duty.