Experienced Police Officer

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
In March 2023, the City of Grande Prairie made history by establishing the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS), the first new municipal police service in Alberta since 1956. The GPPS is dedicated to creating a modern, professional, ethical, equitable, and locally accountable police service that significantly enhances public safety within our community. With a team of over 225 professionals—including police officers, peace officers, outreach workers, social workers, nurses, and civilian staff—the GPPS is positioned to deliver comprehensive public safety services.

The Opportunity
Are you an experienced officer of any rank looking for a new opportunity?

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

Required Qualifications

• Have been or are currently a sworn police officer with a Canadian law enforcement agency
• Have been a police officer within one year of application if they have less than five years of previous police experience; or
• Have been a police officer within two years of application if they have five or more years of previous police experience.
• Have a minimum of 18 months' continuous police service, inclusive of basic recruit training

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
• Provide mentorship and guidance to new recruits
• Monitor and manage performance of staff, by assessing individual performance, capabilities and development needs
• Enforces policies and procedures
• Investigating complex files

Benefits Overview

• Years of service credited for wage placement and vacation
• Participation in the Special Forces Pension Plan (SFPP), with pension transfer options available
• 4 week experienced officer training program.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health and Wellness Account

Transitional Allowance
You will receive a generous $25,000 transitional allowance for experienced officers, ensuring a smooth and rewarding transition to our team

Wages
Rank Hourly rate Yearly

Constable 5 $37.69 $78,395.20

Constable 4 $40.48 $84,198.40

Constable 3 $46.06 $95,804.80

Constable 2 $51.64 $107,411.20

Constable 1 $55.83 $116,126.40

Sr. Cst I (7 yrs completed) $59.74 $124,259.20

Sr. Cst II (11 yrs completed) $60.86 $126,588.80

Sergeant $67.00 $139,360.00

Detective $67.00 $139,360.00

Staff Sergeant $73.70 $153,296.00

Closing Date
This posting will close March 27, 2026, with our experienced officer class starting in Q2 of 2026.

To Apply

• Download the application attached to the bottom of this job advertisement.
• Once the documents are fully filled out, click, 'Apply Now' at the bottom right of this job posting.
• You will then be asked to upload your resume, please ensure you provide at minimum 10 years of former employment history. Follow the instructions to do so.
• Once you have uploaded your resume, you will be taken to a screen with a series of questions that need to be completed for your application to proceed.
• At the bottom of that page, after you have completed the questions, there is a button to 'Upload Document'. You are required to upload the completed Experienced Officer application form.

Other Information

• As an experienced officer you will be required to complete several steps within the recruitment process. This will include A-PREP, an interview, a psychological evaluation, a background investigation, and potentially a polygraph test.
• The GPPS does not have a Corporal rank. Current Corporals are invited to apply through this posting.
• 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 (ex. vision, hearing, medical clearance for APREP, driver's abstract)
• If you have any questions about the application process, please contact