Open Written Testing (APCAT)

Our events, also known as applicant resources, include information sessions, Run with a Recruiter (RWAR), the Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test (APCAT) workshop, Behavioural Descriptive Interview (BDI) Prep and other specialized sessions.

Calgary Police Recruiting

Considering a career as a police officer in YYC? Potential applicants are invited to get a step ahead in the process by completing the APCAT

Calgary Police Service Headquarters - Westwinds

Pre-Application Written Testing

Are you considering a career as a police officer in Calgary? Get a step ahead in the application process by completing open testing for the<a href="https://join.calgarypolice.ca/process/written-testing/" title="https://join.calgarypolice.ca/process/written-testing/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Alberta Police Cognitive Abilities Test (APCAT)</a>.The APCAT is a mandatory, job-related written examination. This exam is a provincial standard; results are valid for five years and transferrable to all municipal police agencies in the province. Please note this is considered an official attempt at the test and not a practice or workshop.The APCAT consists of 120 multiple choice questions and applicants must achieve a score of 70 per cent to pass (84/120). The exam is approximately three hours in duration.Download the APCAT pre-test guide <a href="https://join.calgarypolice.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/APCATpre-test-guide.pdf" title="https://join.calgarypolice.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/APCATpre-test-guide.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.An application is not a pre-requisite to writing this sitting of the APCAT exam, and the information you provide to attend is not considered an application. In order to continue in our process after this testing session, you must submit a <a href="https://join.calgarypolice.ca/online-application-package/" title="https://join.calgarypolice.ca/online-application-package/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">formal application</a> (if you have not already done so).Registration is required. Anyone who is not on the attendance sheet on the day of the test will not be permitted to write.If you do not complete the required questions at the time of registration, your registration will be cancelled.If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration through Eventbrite. Not showing for an event will impact your ability to attend future events.Please do not register if you are currently in an active deferral at APCAT. If you have any questions please contact <a href="mailto:cpsrecruiting@calgarypolice.ca" title="mailto:cpsrecruiting@calgarypolice.ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">cpsrecruiting@calgarypolice.ca</a>.**Confirmation of attendance is subject to a successful security clearance completed by the Calgary Police Service.

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