INFORMATION SESSIONS
Learn how you can Be The Difference!
Our next Recruitment Information Session is coming up on:
Wednesday May 27th, 2026.
This will be an in-person session, with opportunities to engage with our recruitment team.
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:
- Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – SIGMA
- Thursday, June 18, 2026 – POPAT
See information in SIGMA/POPAT tabs for future dates, if available.
Upcoming Deadlines:
The SPS is always accepting applications; however, these are the deadlines for each process to ensure you get your application in on time for the hiring process.
The deadline to submit an application for the January 2027 Recruit Class at the Saskatchewan Police College, is September 11, 2026. 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 2027 winter hiring and onboarding is November 9, 2026.
This position requires a valid POPAT and must be completed by the September or October sessions (SIGMA is not required).
Special Constable – Communications:
The deadline to submit an application for the 2026 fall hiring and onboarding process is July 13, 2026. This position requires a valid SIGMA test. (POPAT is 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, June 17, 2026 – please attend the session you sign up for.
Saskatoon Police Service Headquarters
76-25th Street East
Saskatoon, SK
Future Dates:
- July 23, 2026 (1pm)
Aug 13, 2026 (1pm)
September 9, 2026 (9am)
October 7, 2026 (9am)
November 18, 2026 (9am)
December 2, 2026 (9am)
How to prepare: Practice tests are available here
*Out of province applicants please send in application forms prior to registering for SIGMA or POPAT*
(It is recommended that communications applicants registering for a SIGMA test send in their applications before that date or bring completed applications to their SIGMA session.)
June 17 09:00
July 23 1:00
Aug 13 1:00
Sept 9 09:00
Oct 7 09:00
Nov 18 09:00
Dec 2 09:00
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, June 18, 2026
University of Saskatchewan
College of Kinesiology PAC
87 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK
(It is recommended that ARO and Patrol applicants registering for May 14th POPAT send in their applications before the POPAT date or bring completed applications to their POPAT session)
Future Dates:
- July 24, 2026 (1pm)
- August 14, 2026 (1pm)
- September 10, 2026 (9am)
October 8, 2026 (9am)
November 19, 2026 (9am)
December 3, 2026 (9am)
June 18 09:00
July 24 1:00
Aug 14 1:00
Sept 10 09:00
Oct 8 09:00 (ARO Application)
Nov 9 09:00
Dec 3 09:00
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*
Make sure to have a look at the What it Takes page for information on the recruiting process.