Lateral Entry Policy

Regardless of an Experienced Officer's rank prior to joining the Edmonton Police Service, they will be applied the rank of Constable. Experienced officers will be paid at a higher rate than a recruit with no previous police experience. Candidates must understand that if they are eligible because of experience for a higher classification, it is for pay purposes only and does not affect seniority. All new members start at Fifth Class Constable status relating to seniority, and members with a total of 5 years police time in a recognised Canadian Police Service with at least 2 being with the Edmonton Police Service are eligible to write promotional examinations.

Pay Scale

The following schedule is recommended to determine lateral entry salary levels.

Completed Years of Service with another Police Agency	Edmonton Police Service Pay Scale and Comparable Classification
2 years completed	$69,099 (that of Constable Third Class)
3 years completed	$75,759 (that of Constable Second Class)
4 years (or more) completed	$83,252 (that of Constable First Class)

This pay scale is competitive with comparable police agencies. Final pay scales will be subject to negotiation between the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Police Association.

The Edmonton Police Service pays double time for overtime and also double time for regular scheduled hours worked on statutory holidays plus 8 hours. Working special duty (eg. Oilers Hockey Games, Eskimo Games) is also available at a specified rate in addition to regular hours, if a member chooses to work extra hours.

Classification

All officers will be elevated one class on the anniversary date of their employment until Constable First Class is attained, as per the Edmonton Police Association Collective Agreement. All new members with the Edmonton Police Service start at Fifth Class Constable relating to seniority.