Criminal Record/ Vulnerable Sector Checks

The Moose Jaw Police Service offers an Online Criminal Record Check service. This system allows you to apply for a police screening check 24 hours a day without having to attend our facility. To visit the MJPS Online Criminal Record Check Portal or to learn more click HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF MOOSE JAW IN ORDER TO APPLY THROUGH THIS POLICE SERVICE. IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE THE CITY OF MOOSE JAW ATTEND YOUR LOCAL POLICE AGENCY.

Making a false statement – such as a non-resident declaring a local address at which they do not currently reside – will result in the discontinuation of application processing and the forfeiture of all monies paid.

If you are under the age of 18 years old a Criminal Record Check cannot be completed.

What is a Criminal Record Check?

A criminal record check will determine if you have been charged or convicted of a crime through a CPIC search.

What is a Vulnerable Sector Check?

A vulnerable sector check is a police information check plus a check to see if a person has a record suspension (pardon) for sexual offences.

Vulnerable sector checks were created in 2000 to protect children and vulnerable persons and is governed by section 6.3(3) of the Criminal Records Act.

There are two levels of screening checks. The type of position you are applying for will determine which type of check you will require. In all cases you should consult with the agency, organization or employer that requires you to obtain a police check to determine which one is needed.

Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Checks – Employment/Work-Related:

  1. A Criminal Record Check can be obtained in person, but ONLINE Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Checks are encouraged.
  2. You must present 2 pieces of valid identification (one with full date of birth and confirming your address). At least one piece of photo identification.
  3. You must reside in the City of Moose Jaw
  4. The cost is $50.00 (cash or debit)

Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Checks – Volunteer:

  1. A Criminal Record Check can be obtained in person, but ONLINE Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Checks are encouraged.
  2. You must present 2 pieces of valid identification (one with full date of birth and to confirm your address). At least one piece of photo identification.
  3. You must reside in the City of Moose Jaw
  4. You are required to present a letter from the volunteer organization
  5. The cost is $20.00 (cash, or debit)

Cost:

  1. Criminal Record Check (Employment/Work Related) – $50.00
  2. Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (Employment/Work Related) – $50.00
  3. Criminal Record Check (Volunteer) – $20.00
  4. Criminal Record Check + Vulnerable Sector Check (Volunteer) – $20.00

If fingerprints need to be sent to Ottawa to confirm a vulnerable sector hit or a possible criminal record, an additional $25.00 fee will be charged for processing.

How to Apply

Applying for Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Check

In order to obtain a police Criminal Record Check or Criminal Occurrence Security Check, the applicant must present, in person, to a trusted agent of the Moose Jaw Police Service, a completed application and two pieces of valid (not expired) identification. One must be government-issued and include name, date of birth, a photo, and signature.

The applicant must also provide all applicant names including given names, surname, maiden name (if applicable), and any names that were changed in accordance with a legal name change. The application must contain all addresses for the past five years.

The Moose Jaw Police Service will return the results of the check to the applicant only. We will not provide the results to a third-party organization or employer under any circumstances.

We encourage residents to apply ONLINE for a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check.

Criminal Record Check

Vulnerable Sector Record Check

For additional information on our Online Criminal Record Check system or about applying in person email crchks@mjpolice.ca