Police Recruitment - Manitoba Police Services

Police Services in Manitoba will require you to go through a challenging selection process.  The recruitment process will include the Manitoba Police Written Test. You can also expect the go through the following recruitment stages:

Stage 1 - Application Package

Employment applications are screened to ensure completeness and that minimum qualifications have been met. Applications must be done in person to the following address:

WINNIPEG POLICE SERVICE
Recruiting Office
280 William Avenue
Winnipeg MB
Tel:(204) 986-6204

Stage 2 - Written Test

Those individuals who have submitted an application package meeting all minimum qualifications will be required to write the Written Test.

The written test is a 3 hour exam that is based on study guide material provided 2 weeks prior to written test. The required pass mark is 65%. If you are successful your test score will be valid for a period of 5 years. However, if you fail you may only reapply according to the following schedule:

1st failure must wait 1 year to reapply
2nd failure must wait 5 years to reapply
3rd failure no longer eligible to reapply

Stage 3 - Screening Interview

This will be a structured interview in which all applicants are asked the same questions. The interview will be conducted in an office setting and is usually conducted by ranking members of the recruiting unit.

The interview will be scored out of 35 marks you must achieve a minimum score of 21 in order to proceed.

At this interview you will be asked asked questions that assess both your ability to communicate, as well as your potential suitability to policing.
If you pass, your mark will be held for 3 years. However if you fail you will have to wait 1 year from your interview date to reapply

Stage 4 - Second Interview

This will be a behavior-based interview. The interview is approximately 45 minutes in length and the panel members will be 2 senior officers.

The interview is scored out of 45 marks and you must achieve a minimum of 27 marks in order to be proceed to the next step in the selection process.

Stage 5 - Background Investigation

This will be a one on one interview with a background investigator. The interview is approximately 3 hours and you will be provided with specific instructions as to what documentation you will need to bring to this interview.

Stage 6 - Psychological Testing

Each applicant is required to take a battery of psychological tests. A psychologist approved by the Police Service will evaluate completed psychological tests, which will assist in determining suitability for employment as a police officer. Results remain the property of the Police Service and will not be disclosed to the applicant.

Stage 7 - Selection Panel

Applicants are compared to each other rather than to a set standard.

Stage 8 - Psychological & Medical Examinations

This stage is only conducted if you are being considered for employment and will include illegal drug use testing.