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How to apply to Winnipeg Police Service

Official Winnipeg Police Service recruiting page

Last reviewed October 12, 2026. Requirements change without notice — the service's own page is the authority.

Who can apply

Eligibility requirements Winnipeg Police Service publishes.

Age
18 years of age.
Citizenship
Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (Landed Immigrant).
Education
Grade 12 Diploma; G.E.D. Certificate; or equivalent.
Foreign credential evaluation
Foreign credentials require an assessment report from a recognized Canadian assessment service (a member of the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada, ACESC). Either a basic/general or comprehensive/detailed report may be submitted, but only a basic/general report is required.If you are not submitting proof of Grade 12 completed within Canada, we require you to submit proof of a full-time, two year post-secondary program completed in Canada.
Clear period
No involvement in any criminal activity within the last two years (including illegal drugs).
Criminal record
No criminal record for which a Pardon has not been granted.
Drug use
No involvement in any criminal activity within the last two years (including illegal drugs).Applicants will be scheduled for medical testing which includes a test for illegal drugs.
Driver's licence
Valid Class 5 Driver's License (Full).
Demerit points
No more than four demerits on Driver's Abstract as assessed by the Winnipeg Police Service.
Vision
Must meet current Winnipeg Police Service vision standards.Uncorrected vision: 20/20 vision both eyes open with at least 20/40 in each eye. Corrective lenses needed: with corrective lenses at least 20/20 with both eyes; correction with glasses or hard contact lenses, uncorrected distant visual acuity should be 20/100 or better binocularly (does not apply to correction with soft contact lenses). Colour vision should be normal. Peripheral vision: 150 continuous degrees along the horizontal meridian and 20 degrees above and below the fixation point with both eyes. Corrective surgery: no significant difficulty with glare or night vision; no significant diurnal instability in visual testing or function; additional medical information is required for applicants who have had surgery and have completed a minimum waiting period of six months post-op. The vision form must be completed by an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist and is valid for one year from the test date.
Hearing
Must meet current Winnipeg Police Service hearing standards.Hearing loss in both ears to be no greater than 25 dB at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz and 3000 Hz. No restrictions needed from hearing-dependent tasks if, on audiometric testing, all pure tone thresholds are 25 dB or less in each ear at each frequency (500, 1000, 2000, 3000 Hz). Will need restrictions from hearing-dependent tasks if the pure-tone threshold in the better ear is greater than an average of 40 dB over 500, 1000 and 2,000 Hz, with or without a hearing aid. Complete in-canal hearing aides are acceptable if the hearing loss is corrected to no greater than 25 dB in each ear at each frequency. The hearing form is valid for one year from the test date.
Medical
Applicants who progress to the final stages of the recruitment process are scheduled for psychological testing (a 2 to 4 hour written test followed by a one on one interview with a Psychologist) and for medical testing, which includes a test for illegal drugs.
Other
Successful completion of the Winnipeg Police Service – Physical Abilities Test.The physical abilities test is the Winnipeg Police Service Law Enforcement Fitness Assessment (LEFA). A LEFA certificate is valid for one year and must be completed prior to the panel interview.

How to apply

The hiring steps Winnipeg Police Service lists, in order.

  1. 1

    Application

    Launch the City of Winnipeg's careers website and review the current job postings. Positions are updated daily, so keep checking back for the right position for you.

  2. 2

    Application assessment

    Application, resume, cover letter and all accompanying documentation will be reviewed to determine if the application is complete and you meet the minimum qualifications in relation to the job applying for.

  3. 3

    Pre-employment testing

    Testing may be one of the assessment methods in the selection process. This could include job knowledge, skills assessments, and/or physical abilities test.

  4. 4

    Interview

    The City of Winnipeg uses the Korn Ferry Leadership Architect Competency Model as part of the recruitment process. The behavioral-based interviewing model is used.

  5. 5

    Background interview

    The background investigation consists of a one-on-one interview held with a police investigator assigned to the applicant. The interview is approximately three hours in length and is conducted in a private office setting.

  6. 6

    Psychological evaluation and medical examination

    Some positions require candidates to undergo a thorough medical examination (including illegal drug testing) and/or psychological evaluation.

  7. 7

    Final selection

    There are many factors that are taken into consideration when selecting the most suitable candidate(s).

Fitness test

The fitness test Winnipeg Police Service uses, and its pass mark.

  • Law Enforcement Fitness Assessment (LEFA)

    Required

    "The LEFA is a timed physical fitness assessment designed to simulate the kinds of tasks police officers face on the job." Four stations: run, agility, stairs and mannequin drag. "A LEFA certificate is valid for one year and must be completed prior to the panel interview." No pass time is published.

Salary

The pay range Winnipeg Police Service publishes.

$66,740.29 – $121,345.99a year

From 1 - Starting salary to 6 - After 5 years, as of 2025.

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