Saanich Police Application for Experienced Canadian Officers
Exemption Candidates
YOUR APPLICATION WILL REMAIN PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL UNTIL THE BACKGROUND STAGE OF THE PROCESS
An experienced applicant may be exempted from the Police Recruit Training Program, if they have:
- Successfully completed the Police Recruit Training at the Justice Institute of British Columbia or an Accepted Equivalent prior to their appointment:
Accepted Equivalent
- RCMP Training Academy (Depot)
- Ontario Police College
- Chief Crowfoot Learning Centre (Calgary Police Service)
- Edmonton Police Service, Basic Recruit Training
- Lethbridge College
- Winnipeg Police Service, Police Recruit Training Academy
- Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
- Saskatchewan Police College
- Ecole Nationale de Police du Quebec
- Atlantic Police Academy
- Canadian Forces Military Police Academy
- Been employed as a police officer with a Canadian police service within the previous three years; and
- Successfully complete all stages of the recruiting process.
Please Note
Before you fill out the application form below please ensure you have all required documents ready to upload.
Apply for the Experienced Canadian Officers Program
YOUR APPLICATION WILL REMAIN PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL UNTIL THE BACKGROUND STAGE OF THE PROCESS
Overview of recruiting process
- 1. Submit Application Package
- 2. Initial Screening Interview
- 3. Peer Panel Interview (Implementation in 2023)
- 4. Polygraph Test
- 5. Staff Development Inspector Panel Interview
- 6. Psychological Testing
- 7. Background Investigation
- 8. Occupational Health Assessment (Medical)
- 9. Chief Constable Interview
Please download and fill out these forms. Return them using the form below.
To complete the forms you will need to have Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Acrobat Pro installed on your computer.
Once it has been determined that candidates meet the minimum requirements, a recruiting file will be established, and the recruiting officer will contact the candidate. Exempt officers will be required to complete the majority of steps of the Saanich Police Recruiting Process.
Step 1
Application packages MUST include all of the following
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Completed Recruiting Applicant Questionnaire
- Completed Polygraph Integrity Questionnaire
- Copy of your Birth Certificate
- Copy of your Official Canadian Citizenship Certificate or Permanent Resident Card
- Copy of your valid BC Class 5 Drivers Licence or equivalent
- Visual Assessment Form
- Hearing Assessment Form
- Copy of a valid Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR Level C
For tips on how to complete and send a document electronically, see our FAQ page.
Step 2
In addition to the above documentation
- Official stamped copies of educational transcripts are required for the highest level of education completed. These documents must be forwarded to the Saanich Police Staff Development Division directly from the school/college/university by mail in a sealed envelope or by email. If transcripts are received in any other manner, they will not be accepted.
2. An original signed copy of the Authorization for Release of Information document is required and must be mailed to the Saanich Police Department to:
Saanich Police Department
Recruiting
760 Vernon Ave,
Victoria BC, V8X 2W6
Step 3
ONCE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION COMMENCES, THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION WILL BE REQUIRED
- Copies of any training courses completed with current police agency
- Two Letters of Reference:
- One from a serving police officer commenting on your abilities
- The second letter can be from another police officer or a person in your community
- A recent Performance Appraisal
Forms
- Download the “Polygraph Integrity Questionnaire” form below by clicking “download form”
- Ensure you have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer, if not please use the link above to install the program.
- In your downloads folder locate the file called “PIQ V5.pdf”
- Right click on the file and hover over the option “open with” then from the options presented click “Adobe Acrobat DC”
- Wait for the form to open in Adobe Acrobat DC
- Fill out the form and save to your computer
- Submit the filled “PIQ V5.pdf” along with your application using the form below.
Download All Files
OR
Download Files to Fill Online Using Adobe Acrobat
Recruit Applicant Questionnaire
Polygraph Integrity Questionnaire
Download Files to Print, Fill and Scan
Visual Assessment Form
Hearing Assessment Form
Authorization for Release of Information Form
Applicant Checklist
(for your reference only)
Documents
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