PROCESS
1. Application Form & Resume
2. Ethics & Integrity Questionnaire
3. Entrance Exam (SIGMA)
4. Peace Officers’ Physical Abilities Test
(POPAT)
5. Screening Interview
6. Suitability Test (MMPI)
7. Pre-Employment Polygraph
8. Final Interview
9. Offer of Employment
10. Medical Examination
11. Hired
1. APPLICATION FORM
Can be picked up at the Estevan Police Service:
301 11th Avenue
Estevan, Saskatchewan
S4A 1C7
To request an application form be mailed to you
please call (306) 634-4767. Or email jpierson@estevanpolice.ca
2. ETHICS & INTEGRITY
QUESTIONAIRE
This questionnaire covers every aspect of your
life. The questions cover any detected or non-detected criminal
activity committed by an applicant. The Estevan Police Service
is aware that people make mistakes, mature at different rates
and change their behaviour from childhood to adult life.
Full disclosure must be made during this stage, any discrepancy
between this document, the interview, the polygraph examination
and the background check may result in a lifetime deferral from
the Estevan Police Service.
Do not proceed with your application if you have not been
clean of criminal activity for the past three years (either
detected or undetected by the police).
3. ENTRANCE EXAM
The SIGMA exam consists of 74 questions which must
be answered in 35 minutes. It is a cognitive abilities test which
tests a person’s aptitude for policing. The general knowledge
part of the exam tests your ability in such areas as spelling,
vocabulary, mathematics, and problem solving.
Failure at this stage will eliminate you from the competition.
A rewrite is available after 60 days. An applicant will only be
allowed two attempts to pass the SIGMA exam.
4. PEACE OFFICERS’
PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST (POPAT)
The Peace Officers’ Physical Abilities Test
(POPAT) is a job related physical ability test that is designed
to simulate a critical incident where a police officer chases,
controls, and apprehends a suspect. The standards for males and
females are identical, using an eighty pound weight for the push-pull
exercise and a one hundred pound weight for the bag carry. The
time allotted to successfully complete this evaluation is four
minutes/ forty five seconds or less. Failure at this stage will
eliminate you from the competition.
The POPAT is administered by the Dr. Paul Schwann Applied Health
and Research Centre at the University of Regina.
Applicants are responsible for the cost of traveling to Regina
to complete this test.
5. SCREENING INTERVIEW
This interview is an opportunity for the applicant
to demonstrate their preparedness to the Police Service. The interview
is one of the most important and difficult stages of the selection
process. It is approximately 2 hours in length and is structured
to make it fair to all applicants. The interview is conducted
in an office setting and is usually conducted by members of the
recruiting team.
The interview provides the applicant an opportunity to demonstrate
that they are qualified for the position, as well as a good "organizational
fit".
Applicants should not underestimate the preparation necessary
for this interview.
The selection process is extremely competitive for the limited
number of positions available.
6. SUITABILITY TEST
A psychologist approved by the Estevan Police Service
will evaluate completed psychological tests. Results remain the
property of the Estevan Police Service and will not be disclosed
to the applicant.
Applicants are responsible for the cost of traveling to Regina
to complete this test.
7. PRE-EMPLOYMENT POLYGRAPH
The Polygraph examination forms a part of the recruiting
process. A certified Polygraph Examiner employed by another Police
Service in Saskatchewan will administer the Polygraph test. The
examination is lengthy and those scheduled will be given specific
instructions prior to the test. Test results are confidential.
Applicants are responsible for the cost of traveling to Regina
to complete this test.
8. FINAL INTERVIEW
This interview is approximately one hour long.
It is a formal interview with the Chief of Police or their designate.
The applicant’s involvement in the recruitment process with
the Estevan Police Service to this point will be discussed.
9. OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT
Successful applicants will be made an official
offer of employment. The offer is contingent on a medical examination.
10. MEDICAL EXAMINATION
- Sent for Examination
- Physician’s Report Received
Medical standards for police officers for the City
of Estevan have been established. In order to be employed by the
Estevan Police Service, the applicant must successfully complete
the Medical Examination form provided by the Estevan Police Service.
11. HIRED
Once hired there will be an in-house orientation
period and 18 weeks at the Saskatchewan Police College followed
by 24 weeks of field training under the supervision of experienced
members.
Remember the nature of the organization you are seeking employment
with. The expectations regarding the level of professionalism
and accountability, expected of police officers, are second to
none. Your conduct is evaluated at every step of the selection
process.
The following are some of the things you should be mindful of,
at every step of the selection process.
• Honesty - Anything you say may
be investigated for verification
• Integrity
• Demeanor
• Attire
• Punctuality
• Language (Verbal & Body)
• Listen to any directions given
• Listen carefully to the question
• Be specific in your responses
• Link your responses directly to the question asked
• Ensure your responses deal with what YOU did in a specific
example
• Keep your examples simple, while providing sufficient
information that will clearly show how you demonstrate the dimension
asked
• Professionalism
