Royal Canadian Mounted Police

 

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How long have you been in business?

 On May 23, 2023 the RCMP turned 150 years old.

How many locations do you have in Calgary and nationally/internationally? What locations are hiring locally in Calgary and area?

 The RCMP operates in 15 Divisions and over 750 Detachments across Canada.  Be prepared to serve anywhere in Canada. Consideration will be given to posting preferences; however, postings depend on the Force's needs. With hundreds of detachments across the country, police officers have the chance to experience life in many parts of Canada and work at different levels of policing - Municipal, Provincial and Federal. The usual duration of a posting is from three to five years.

 How many people does your organization employ? How many locally?

 Approximately 30,000 employees ( 20,000 Sworn members / police officers and 10,000 civilian members and public service that provide support to front line members)

 What type of positions do you offer?  (ex. Full time, part time, seasonal, contract etc.)

 Full time. 

What are the benefits of working for your company? Staff discounts, incentive programs, scholarships etc.

The RCMP offers an exceptional career, letting you make a real difference in local communities, Provincial, National and International stage. The RCMP offers a generous medical, dental, family health plan, and an excellent pension. 

Describe opportunities for advancement.

 With international, national, provincial/territorial, and municipal policing mandates, the RCMP offers promotional and over 150 different types of career opportunities to choose from. Here are just a few of the specializations we offer: General Duty Policing, Indigenous Community Policing; Forensic Identification, Drugs and Organized Crime Investigation, Financial Crime, Emergency Response Team, Integrated Border Enforcement Team, National Security, VIP Protective Service, Police Dog Services, Marine Services, International Peace Operations, Explosives Disposal and many more. 

List any corporate responsibility initiatives that your organization is currently involved in.

 The RCMP works with the RCMP Foundation on many projects including community initiatives, event, licensing and member support. The RCMP partners with community organizations and participates in a variety of school and community events at the local level. 

How would someone find out about opportunities at your company? How can a candidate apply?

Before applying to become a police officer of the RCMP, you must:

Please visit rcmpcareers.ca to ensure you meet all the qualifications and requirements.

Thereafter, have a Canadian optometrist/ophthalmologist assess your vision and complete the Vision Examination of Applicant (RCMP 2180) form, which outlines the minimum requirements that must be met; and

Have a Canadian audiologist assess your hearing and complete the Screening Audiogram History (RCMP 3184) form, which outlines the minimum requirements that must be met.

Once you have obtained your vision and hearing standards, all applicants must apply online. RCMP police officer job openings are posted at jobs.gc.ca. You can access them by searching "RCMP" and looking under the "Jobs open to the public" tab in the search results.

 Qualifications and Requirements:

Be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status in Canada. Individuals with permanent resident status must have resided (been physically present) in Canada for 3 (1,095 days) out of the last 5 years as a permanent resident.

Be at least 18 years of age to apply

Be proficient in English and/or French

Possess a valid, unrestricted driver's licence

Possess a Canadian secondary school (high school) diploma or equivalent

Meet the health and psychological standards

Meet the vision standards

Meet the hearing standards

Meet the necessary level of physical abilities

Be prepared and able to carry a firearm and to use it or any other necessary physical force

Be willing to spend 26 weeks at the RCMP training academy (Depot) in Regina, Saskatchewan while receiving a $525 allowance per week.

Be willing to relocate anywhere within Canada

Be willing to work shift work including weekends and holidays

Be aware of requirements for tattoos, jewelry and other personal effects

Describe your hiring and interview process?

 Hearing and vision assessments

Online application

RCMP Entrance Exam (RPAB RCMP Police Aptitude Battery)

Forms completion

Regular Member Selection Interview (RMSI)

Police Fitness Assessments (PFA)

Pre-Employment Polygraph Examination (At discretion of the RCMP)

Health Assessment

Field Investigation and Security Clearance 

What do you look for in an employee? 

The RCMP is seeking motivated team players who are strong communicators, enjoy working with diverse communities, are physically fit and possess strong leadership abilities. All applicants must reflect the core values of the RCMP. These include integrity, honesty, professionalism, compassion, respect and accountability. 

The RCMP has deemed it a priority to recruit quality applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, to better reflect our Canadian population. As such we've implemented a number of initiatives to reach our goal of increasing the ratio of women, Indigenous people and visible minority groups within the organization. 

What type of education/training/equipment do you require? 

Applicants must possess a Canadian secondary school (high school) diploma or equivalent. 

What is the minimum age required to work for your company? Are there different age requirements for different positions? 

A person can apply at the age of 18 but must have turned 19 by the time they graduate from the Cadet Training Program. 

Provide a wage range for entry level positions. 

When you successfully complete the Cadet Training Program and have been offered employment, you will be hired as a Constable at an annual salary of $85,461. Usually, within 36 months of service, your annual base salary will have increased incrementally to $106,576. 

What are the hours of the business and general shift times? Are there a minimum number of hours someone needs to work per week? Is there flexibility regarding school schedules?

Policing is a 24-hour-per-day, 365 days a year necessity and you should expect to work shifts, including nights, evenings, weekends and holidays. 

Is a uniform provided or do employees have to pay for it? 

Yes a uniform and kit is provided to you at no charge at the Depot Training Academy in Regina, Saskatchewan and throughout your career.