Career Opportunities
The RCMP's Commitment to Cultural Diversity
DECLARATION
The Government of Canada recognizes cultural diversity as a fundamental characteristic of Canadian society and, as a federal institution, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is committed to providing effective police services that are appropriate, sensitive and equally responsive to all segments of Canada's diverse society.
The RCMP is committed to policies and practices which reflect all laws, regulations, and government commitments to confirming and dealing with cultural diversity, including all laws prohibiting discrimination on any ground, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion and gender.
The RCMP is committed to a membership which is representative of Canadian society and to promoting and supporting equity within its employment practices.
Basic Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
Be a Canadian citizen.
Be of good character.
Proficient in either of Canada's official languages.
To become a regular member (Constable) with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, you must meet the following requirements:
19 years of age at the time of engagement.
Grade 12 or equivalent from a Canadian educational institution.
Possession of a valid Canadian driver's license.
Able to meet our physical and medical requirements.
Candidates must also be in possession of the following prerequisites before entering into a pre-employment agreement (subject to change):
Keyboard/typing certificate from an educational institution.
Valid St. John Ambulance First Aid certificate.
Valid "C" cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate from the Canadian Heart Foundation or St. John Ambulance.
Regular members perform duties for which police training and peace officer status is essential. As an applicant for a regular member position, you will undergo the following testing designed to assist in the selection of the most suitable candidates:
RCMP Recruit Selection Test (RRST).
Security and suitability interview.
Medical and dental examination.
Physical Ability Requirement Evaluation (PARE)
Postings And Duties
Following successful completion of the Cadet Training Program, you will be posted to a contract or non-contract policing province. The actual province or detachment to which a member is posted is dictated by the needs of the organization, although members are invited to identify their preferences. With more than 700 detachments across Canada in addition to foreign postings and its participation in international peacekeeping missions, the RCMP offers a wide variety of assignment areas to regular members including:
Community Policing
Traffic Law Enforcement
Protective Services
Drug Enforcement
Commercial Crime
Police Dog Services
Marine Services
Air Services
Identification Services
Forensic Laboratory Services
Equitation and Musical Ride
Federal Policing (Customs, Passport & Immigration, Counterfeiting Sections)
Technical Security Services
General Detachment Duties
Several of these assignment areas require several years of general detachment policing.
Training For Regular Members
Successful applicants with be enrolled as Cadets, at which time they must sign a pre-employment agreement and a standards of performance and conduct. As a Cadet, you will undergo an extensive six-month academic and physical training program provided at the RCMP's Training Academy at Regina, Saskatchewan. The Cadet Training Program is designed to prepare you for some of the challenges that lie ahead. The basics in law, problem-solving, community policing, skills such as driving, firearms, ceremonies and tactical training, and issues relating to police and public safety are taught. On graduation, you will be engaged as a regular member Constable. Academy training is followed by six months of on-the-job field training (RFT) under the supervision of experienced members.
Accommodation
Cadets live in modern barracks at the Training Academy in Regina. Meals are provided. Sports and recreational facilities are available for leisure activities. A canteen, dry cleaning, and laundromat are available on the premises. A chapel is at your disposal to practice your religious faith.
Salary and Benefits
As a Cadet, you do not receive a salary or allowance to cover expenses while on Cadet Training Program. On successful completion of Cadet training you will receive a salary that is reviewed annually. Members of the RCMP also enjoy a wide range of benefits, which depending on your status as either a regular or civilian member, include:
Full medical and dental plans.
Group life insurance (optional)
Pension Plans:
20 years service, can retire with penalty
25 years service, full pension
35 years service, maximum pension
Clothing allowance (plainclothes members only)
Relocations paid by the Force (regular members only)
Annual Leave:
0-5 years = 15 days
5-10 years = 20 days
10 years = 25 days
Maternity Leave (at 93% salary)
Leave with and/or without pay (1-5 years)
Civilian Members
Civilian members perform duties that do not require peace officer status. Their duties are usually technical or scientific in nature. Men and women are hired as civilian members for a specific purpose directly related to a particular area of expertise, such as forensic science, computer technology, and electronics engineering.
To become a civilian member, you must meet the basic qualifications and have a specialist qualification or education enabling you to perform required technical or scientific duties.
Application Procedures
1. You must participate in an information session. For those outside a major centre, please contact the nearest RCMP detachment.
2. RCMP Recruit Selection Test (RRST).
3. Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE).
4. Interview (suitability and security).
5. Language Test (applicable to those with second language only).
6. Background investigation.
7. Medical exam.
8. PARE test (if necessary).
9. Enrolled as Cadet.
If you have any questions, please call Sgt. Jim WONG at the Hanna Detachment, 403-854-3393.