As the New Year approaches, it prompts many people to set new goals and the Edmonton Police is hoping these goals include a career in policing.
‘Inspired by’ is the latest EPS recruitment campaign, aiming to highlight the many reasons individuals are inspired to join the EPS and showcase the variety of individuals that apply and are hired.
“The EPS hires individuals with a variety of backgrounds and occupations,” says Acting Chief Kevin Brezinski. “Reflecting the diversity and make up of our community is a recruiting goal and we are hopeful this campaign will encourage those who may be uncertain about applying to take that leap.”
In addition to diversity, recruiters are hopeful the campaign will increase the perception that people with non-traditional backgrounds and skills can become police officers.
“The way we recruit candidates is changing,” says Supt. Dennis Jubinville with the EPS Human Resources Division. “We have re-engineered our recruiting approach and how the EPS supports those who have an interest in a career with us.”
Several current EPS officers were involved in the campaign and shared stories about their backgrounds and what inspired them to become a police officer, including motivating youth, community involvement and a career with variety.
The EPS hopes to graduate three recruit classes and one experienced officer class in 2018, adding a total of 85 new officers. In 2017 the EPS hired 93 new recruits and five experienced officers.
For more information on joining EPS, visit the recruiting website: www.joineps.ca
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