Lateral Entry
The Winnipeg Police Service offers a lateral entry program to those individuals who are interested in continuing their Policing career with the Winnipeg Police Service. To be eligible as a lateral entry candidate, an applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Be a serving member of a Police Organization whose standards and training are comparable to those of the Winnipeg Police Service, as determined by the Winnipeg Police Recruiting/Human Resources Unit.
- Be eligible for an honourable discharge from the Police Service of which they are a current member.
- Have a minimum of two (2) years continuous police experience.
- Meet the physical fitness standards of the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS-PAT), panel interview, background investigation, psychological and medical testing.
- Non-acceptance as a lateral entry candidate does not preclude eligible individuals from competing for a position through the regular recruitment process.
applications for recruit class #151-L are now closed!
The Winnipeg Police Service is not accepting applications for Police Constable at the present time. Please check the website periodically for information on Recruit Class #152-L.
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