INFORMATION SESSIONS
Learn how you can Be The Difference!
Our next Recruitment Information Session is coming up on
Tuesday September 19th, 2023.
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.
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 September 20, 2023 – 8:00 a.m.
Saskatoon Police Service Headquarters
76-25th Street East
Saskatoon, SK
Future testing dates:
- January 2024 – TBA
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:
Thursday September 21, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.
University of Saskatchewan
College of Kinesiology PAC
87 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK
Future Dates:
- January 2024 – TBA
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 Form
*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.