Our Recruiting Unit makes every effort to reduce the amount of travel for our applicants, but please expect to make at least two trips to Vancouver.

Complete an application

Complete and submit your application package and an integrity and lifestyle questionnaire.

Have an interview

You will be interviewed by a Recruiting Unit detective, who will review your Integrity and Lifestyle questionnaire and personal history. The behavioural-based interview will assess your integrity, problem-solving abilities, respect for diversity, community service orientation, self-initiative, and acceptance of responsibility within your personal life and your career.

Psychological assessment

You complete a written psychological assessment following a successful interview. This is not a test you can study or prepare for.

Take the polygraph exam

Have a second interview

If you are successful, you will have an interview with a Recruiting sergeant, who will determine if you move forward to a final medical examination and background investigation.

Background investigation

You will need to provide written documentation supporting your police experience. A thorough background investigation will include interviews with your family, long-time friends, present and past employers and colleagues, neighbours, and landlords.

Have a medical examination

You will complete a medical exam by a physician contracted by the City of Vancouver. Hearing standards are assessed at this stage. Basic Function Movement testing will be done which assesses fitness, such as push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, and flexibility.

The cost of the medical exam is approximately $480 and is paid by the applicant.

Disclaimer

Please note that any member hired by the Vancouver Police Department is hired on a probationary basis for the term of one year. Any increments or wage increases will include previous years of police services.