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Policing is a Rewarding Career

Not only do members of the EPS get to make a difference in our community on a daily basis, they get to do so with many advantages — we call it the EPS Edge.

The Financial Edge

  • The base salary for a constable is $55,779 and you get paid from Day 1 of training
  • There are regular wage increases for the first five years
  • At 5 years experience, the base salary is $83,252
  • Base salaries listed can be supplemented by:
    • Overtime paid at double time.
    • Court time on days off and/or time off .
    • Night shifts are paid shift differential pay rates.
    • Stat holidays paid at triple time.
    • Option of Special Event Policing at $73.58 per hour

  • Health benefits include major medical and dental, as well as a $500 health care spending account
  • All members contribute to the Special Forces Pension Pan, and are entitled to a full pension after 25 years of service
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The Personal Edge

Aside from your basic training, the EPS wants to support your quest for further education. There are many additional training opportunities including:

  • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
  • Enhancing Witness Testimony
  • Forensic Interviewing
  • Enhanced Training and Conditioning

Members who have completed three years of service and are enrolled in a degree, diploma, or certificate program at a recognized post-secondary institution are eligible for re-imbursement:

  • $600 for certificate and diploma programs
  • $1500 for bachelor degree programs
  • $3000 for graduate degree programs

NOTE: The University of Regina Human Justice Studies degree program recognizes the EPS basic training as a full course year. Several EPS courses are also recognized as elective credits towards the Management Development Certificate program for police service.

The Positive Workplace Edge

The EPS is a team-oriented organization, interested in a positive social culture where men and women can thrive on and off the job. We offer all EPS employees:

  • An on-site fitness director to assist you in accomplishing your fitness goals
  • A number of sports teams to get involved with including hockey, football, soccer, corporate challenge, and the world police/fire games
  • Access to the Chaplin, occupational health nurse, psychologist, and on-site masseuse

Job share and leave of absence are also available to EPS members who have completed their probationary period.