INFORMATION SESSIONS
Learn how you can Be The Difference!
Our next Recruitment Information Session is coming up on:
Wednesday April 30th, 2025.
This will be an in-person session, with opportunities to engage with our recruitment team. This will include information regarding diversity within the SPS.
Registration is now full.
Learn how you can Be The Difference!
There are no scheduled information sessions at this time.
Stay tuned for new session dates posted here.
In the meantime, please watch the recorded virtual information session here or schedule a chat with a recruiter.
See information below for upcoming testing sessions.
Diversity Recruitment Information Session - Open to everyone with a focus on Diversity within the SPS
Upcoming Testing:
- SIGMA – Wednesday April 2, 2025
- POPAT – Thursday April 3, 2025
See information in SIGMA/POPAT tabs for future dates, if available.
Upcoming Deadlines:
We are currently accepting applications. The deadline to submit an application for the July 2025 Recruit Class at the Saskatchewan Police College, is April 4th, 2025. This position requires a valid SIGMA and POPAT test (see further information regarding testing below).
Alternative Response Officers:
The deadline to submit an application for the 2026 spring hiring and onboarding is October 9th, 2025. This position requires a valid POPAT and must be completed on August 15th or September 25th, 2025 (SIGMA is not required).
Special Constable – Communications:
Currently accepting applications. The deadline to submit an application for the 2025 fall hiring and onboarding process is June 15, 2025. This position requires a valid SIGMA test (POPAT not required).
If you have any questions regarding a career with the SPS please contact a recruiter.
Testing
Written Mental Abilities Test (SIGMA)
Description: 74-question general knowledge test. Successful applicants will complete the test within 35 minutes with a passing grade of 57% or higher.
Required for: All police officer applicants
Next testing date:
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Saskatoon Police Service Headquarters
76-25th Street East
Saskatoon, SK
Future testing dates:
- June 11, 2025
How to prepare: Practice tests are available here
*Out of province applicants please send in application forms prior to registering for SIGMA or POPAT*
Physical Test
(Police Officers Physical Abilities Test or POPAT)
Description: Physical speed, strength and endurance course. Must complete the course in 4 minutes and 45 seconds to pass.
Successful completion of the written entrance exam, a $60 fee, one piece of photo identification, and both POPAT forms from your application package are required to take the test. The medical opinion/clearance form must be completed by a doctor.
Required for: All police officer applications (excluding Communications Special Constable)
Next testing dates:
University of Saskatchewan
College of Kinesiology PAC
87 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK
Future Dates:
- June 12, 2025
How to prepare:
- Practice running 6 months prior to the test
- Ensure you can run 5 to 8 kms in a continuous run lasting 30-45 minutes
- Practice muscular strength and endurance training
- Core strength exercises including push ups, squats, lunges, and plyometric training
- Weight training working all major upper and lower body muscle groups
What you’ll need:
- Successful completion of the written entrance exam
- A $60 fee
- One piece of photo identification
- Both POPAT forms from your application package are required to take the test.
- Medical opinion/clearance form must be completed by a doctor
Documents you’ll need to take the POPAT:
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The Human Performance Centre at the University of Saskatchewan offers a POPAT preparation course. For details contact Jason Weber at 306-966-1006 or e-mail him at jason.weber@usask.ca.
Thanks to the Saskatoon Industry Education Council for their Spotlight on Law Enforcement. Find out more information on the SIEC here
SIGMA/POPAT Registration Forms
*Out of province applicants please send in application forms prior to registering for SIGMA or POPAT*
In the meantime have a look at the What it Takes page for information on the recruiting process.