{"id":26574,"date":"2025-01-02T13:05:55","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T18:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/devenir-policier-policiere-laval\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T11:31:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T16:31:29","slug":"police-officer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/police\/careers\/police-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Becoming a police officer in Laval"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"sticky-section-group aligndefault\"\n>\n   \n<div class=\"sticky-section-main\"\n>\n   \n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-text\">The Laval Police Service is made up of more than 1,000&nbsp;members&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;police officers and civilian staff&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;committed to protecting nearly&nbsp;450,000 residents. Ready to make a real difference? Join us every day in ensuring the safety and well-being of the Laval community, as part of a police service recognized for its family spirit, close ties, and an action-packed daily routine.<\/p>\n\n\n  <div class=\"lightbox-video aligndefault external-video\"\n  >\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pNj15zs-V_I?si=xcGUto0Oq_xXYQ6x\" class=\"lightbox-video__thumbnail\" data-caption=\"Rejoins nos rangs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-fancybox>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"804\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rejoins-nos-rangs-vignette-805x453-1.png\" class=\"attachment-photo-gallery-landscape size-photo-gallery-landscape\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rejoins-nos-rangs-vignette-805x453-1.png 804w, https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rejoins-nos-rangs-vignette-805x453-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rejoins-nos-rangs-vignette-805x453-1-768x433.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/>      <div class=\"lightbox-video__overlay\">\n        <div class=\"lightbox-video__play-wrapper\">\n          <span class=\"lightbox-video__play-icon icon-play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n          <p class=\"sr-only\">Play video<\/p>\n                      <p class=\"lightbox-video__caption\">Rejoins nos rangs<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of joining the Laval Police Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Action and adrenaline on a daily basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A permanent position with a full range of benefits:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\"><strong>Starting salary <\/strong>of $68,469.65, which includes an annual base salary of $63,752 plus an urban security and metropolitan area service premium of $4,717.65.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum salary<\/strong> of $113,119.05 (reaching the highest pay scale within 60 to 72 months), which includes an annual base salary of $105,325 plus an urban security and metropolitan area service premium of $7,794.05.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seniority bonus of 3% of salary after 7 years of service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wide variety of benefits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognized job stability with a permanent position upon hiring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Culture that recognizes team spirit and fosters a sense of belonging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patrol assignment upon hiring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities for advancement and career development:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Possibility of applying for different squads after three years of service with the SPL.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to processes of promotion to sergeant after five years of service with the SPL.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The SPL includes: dog teams, SWAT team, criminal operations, forensic identification, crowd control team, community response, media relations; metro, bicycle, snowmobile and watercraft patrols; \u00c9quinoxe team, ERM, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to continuing professional development (internal, college and university, \u00c9cole nationale de police de Qu\u00e9bec).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To join the Laval Police Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To join the Laval Police Service as a police officer, you must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold Canadian citizenship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold a diploma for completing the Basic Training Program in Police Patrolling &nbsp;(PFIPG)&nbsp;at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.enpq.qc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00c9cole nationale de police du Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>&nbsp;(\u00c9NPQ) or an equivalence from the \u00c9NPQ.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applied for admission to the Basic Training Program in Police Patrolling at the \u00c9NPQ. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be in the third year of the college program in Police technology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You must also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold a <a href=\"https:\/\/saaq.gouv.qc.ca\/permis-conduire\/obtenir-permis\/vehicule-urgence-classe-4a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">class 4A driver\u2019s license<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate honesty and integrity, respect for the law, and an ability to maintain good relations. You must not have any criminal convictions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The City of Laval wishes to reflect the diversity of its population within its police department. In particular, we encourage applicants who are women, Indigenous people and people of different ethnic and cultural origins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about working for the Service de police de Laval, please write to: <a href=\"mailto:rh.concourspoliciers@laval.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rh.concourspoliciers@laval.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/carriere.laval.ca\/job\/Laval-Policier_%C3%A8re-ON-H7L-3J6\/592871717\/?_gl=1*mzohjz*_gcl_au*ODU1MDY3MzcuMTc2ODMxMzE4OQ..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">To apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aec\">AEC Program in Diversity Police Techniques<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In collaboration with the Minist\u00e8re de la S\u00e9curit\u00e9 publique, the SPL is offering an ACS program in diversity police techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An integral part of the Recruitment area of action of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/police\/about-spl\/justice-equity-program\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"26675\">the SPL&#8217;s Justice and Equity program<\/a>, this program also represents an opportunity to promote the police profession and encourage a culture of inclusion and diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a successful selection process, candidates who qualify for this recruitment program may be offered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A place in the attestation of college studies (ACS) program in Police Techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A place in the 15-week police-patrolling program at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enpq.qc.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00c9cole Nationale de Police du Qu\u00e9bec in Nicolet<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upon successful completion of these two training programs, among other requirements, candidates may join a dynamic police force whose values are integrity, respect, innovation, teamwork, communication, diversity, and inclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"notification-message notification-message__bg-alert-circle\" \n  >\n   <div class=\"notification-message__inner-container\">\n    <div class=\"notification-message__heading\">\n              <span class=\"notification-message__icon icon icon-alert-circle\"><\/span>\n                    <p class=\"notification-message__title\">Important<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"notification-message__text\">\n        <p>The total cost of these two training programs is approximately $15,000.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Belong to a visible or ethnic minority.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold a bachelor&#8217;s degree, a college diploma, or an equivalent (you must have a comparative evaluation of studies completed outside Qu\u00e9bec issued by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/gouvernement\/ministeres-organismes\/immigration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minist\u00e8re de l\u2019Immigration, de la Francisation et de l\u2019Int\u00e9gration<\/a>, if applicable).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a Canadian citizen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be of good character.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold a valid Class 5 driver&#8217;s license.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be in good physical condition (you must pass the standardized physical abilities test (SPAT), swimming tests, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our selection process includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A preselection skills inventory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An interview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A psychometric assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A security clearance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A medical examination at the time of hiring (free of charge)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A comprehensive review of your file (an update is required upon graduation from the \u00c9NPQ).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The competition is currently closed. The next process will take place in the fall of 2026.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"sticky-section-sidebar\"\n>\n   <div class=\"sticky-section-sidebar__inner\">\n     \n<div class=\"sidebar-cta-wrapper aligndefault\">\n   <div class=\"sidebar-cta\">\n     \n  <div class=\"theme-icon aligndefault theme-icon--colored\">\n    <span class=\"theme-icon__icon icon icon-postes-police\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n\n<p class=\"has-xlarge-font-size\"><strong><strong>Want to work for the SPL?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join the ranks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/carriere.laval.ca\/job\/Laval-Policier_%C3%A8re-ON-H7L-3J6\/592871717\/?_gl=1*1gk3p3g*_gcl_au*ODU1MDY3MzcuMTc2ODMxMzE4OQ..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the job openings<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n   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