Police Officer Class 5

Grande Prairie Police Service; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal police service in Grande Prairie is looking for dedicated officers to enhance public safety and community engagement. The role requires a grade 12 diploma, good communication skills, and a strong ethical character. Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license. The service offers a progressive working environment with a range of benefits, including health care and a pension plan, starting salaries vary based on rank. Applications close on August 28, 2026.

Benefits

Extended Health, Dental and Vision care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health and Wellness Account

Special Forces pension plan upon being sworn in

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old.
• Canadian Citizenship or legal permanent resident.
• Health/Physical condition assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws to maintain public safety.
• Engage with the community through proactive initiatives.
• Conduct thorough investigations for criminal cases.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Good ethical character

Education

Grade 12 high school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Alberta Class 5 drivers license or equivalent

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

The City of Grande Prairie received Ministerial Approval to form the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) in March 2023, making it the first municipal police service to be established in Alberta since 1956.

The GPPS is committed to building a modern, professional, ethical, equitable, and locally accountable police service that enhances public safety within our community. Once fully staffed, the GPPS will be a full‑spectrum public safety agency with personnel consisting of police officers, peace officers, outreach workers, and other civilian professionals.

The Opportunity

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. The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) is a progressive and community‑focused police service committed to excellence in public safety. We are seeking officers to play a key role in the establishment and growth of our new service.

Required Qualifications

• A grade 12 high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 18 years old
• Canadian Citizenship or legal permanent resident
• Alberta Class 5 drivers License or equivalent (Applicants with five demerit points or more are ineligible)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good ethical character. Applicants cannot have been involved in any criminal activity (detected and undetected) within a three‑year period from this application date.
• Health/Physical condition – Please review the self‑assessment document to ensure you qualify. Physical, vision, hearing and other medical tests will be required throughout the process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Standard first Aid
• Level C – CPR

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

Benefits Overview

• Full wages start at new recruit training
• Special Forces pension plan upon being sworn in
• Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health and Wellness Account

Wages

• Constable 5 $38.63
• Constable 4 $41.49
• Constable 3 $47.21
• Constable 2 $52.93
• Constable 1 $57.23
• Sr. Cst I (7 years) $61.23
• Sr. Cst II (11 years) $62.38

Closing Date

This posting will close August 28, 2026, with the new recruit class starting in Q1 of 2027.

Other Information

As a new officer you will be required to complete several steps within the recruitment process. This will include APCAT, APREP, interviews, psychological evaluation, a background investigation, and a polygraph test.

During the process you will be requested to provide the following documents, please start gathering them and submit only when requested.

• Copy of your drivers licence
• Drivers abstract issued with 30 days
• Copy of high school diploma or equivalency
• Copy of Birth Certificate/ Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident documentation
• Vision testing results
• Hearing testing results

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.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact [e-mail].

To Apply

Before you press "Apply Now", please ensure you have the following items ready to submit:

• Resume (with a minimum of 10 years of former employment history if applicable)
• Completed New Recruit Application Form

Once you have the documentation ready press the ‘Apply Now’ at the bottom right of this job posting. If you do not submit both of these documents it may impact your consideration for this posting.