RCMP Police Officer

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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IMPORTANT: BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION!
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*BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR JOB APPLICATION, please visit RCMPcareers.ca to determine if you meet the essential qualifications and requirements to become a police officer. **This includes having completed the required hearing and vision exams BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE. YOU MUST MEET THE STANDARDS OF HEARING ACUITY AS ASSESSED BY AN AUDIOLOGIST and VISUAL ACUITY AS ASSESSED BY AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF A POLICE OFFICER.

IF YOU ALREADY HAVE AN APPLICATION TO JOIN THE RCMP IN PROGRESS, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT.

If your application meets our basic requirements, you will hear from us within 30 days from the date your application was received. If you have not heard about the status of your application and more than 30 days has passed, please contact your local Recruiting Office.

If you are interested in reapplying to the RCMP, either because a previous application was closed or you did not complete your Cadet Training Program at the RCMP Training Academy you MUST reapply using this advertisement. Further information on the reapplication process can be found here: www.rcmp.gc.ca/en/process-returning-applicants

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IMPORTANT: BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION!
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BEFORE YOU APPLY, please visit RCMPcareers.ca to determine if you meet the essential qualifications and basic requirements to become a police officer.

*ATTENTION APPLICANTS*
We are pleased to announce the implementation of the new RCMP Online Entrance Assessment, which will be replacing the RCMP Entrance Exam. At this time, we will continue to accept valid RCMP Entrance Exam (RPAB) scores. ONTARIO APPLICANTS: we will continue to accept valid TNT certificates.

For information on the RCMP’s Cadet Training Program, please visit our website: www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/cadet-training

If you previously worked in the RCMP as a Regular Member or as a police officer for a Canadian law enforcement agency, please contact your local Recruiting Office for information on how to apply to the Experienced Police Officer Program: www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/experienced-police-officers.
Please DO NOT apply to this job advertisement.

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT JOB POSTINGS: RCMP police officers are posted where they are needed most: Postings depend on operational needs, so you must be prepared to serve anywhere in Canada. With hundreds of detachments across the country, you will have the chance to experience life in many parts of Canada and work in different levels of policing – municipal, provincial and federal. The usual duration of a posting is three to five years.

**TO AVOID HAVING YOUR APPLICATION SCREENED OUT, PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO CAREFULLY READ THE SCREENING QUESTIONS. INCORRECT ANSWERS TO CERTAIN QUESTIONS MAY CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO BE AUTOMATICALLY SCREENED OUT**

Intent of the process

Make a difference in every part of Canada and around the world – The RCMP is hiring!

Are you a strong communicator? Do you enjoy working with diverse communities? Are you seeking adventure? Are you physically fit? Do you want to help protect others? Are you a leader? Do you live by the core values of the RCMP (integrity, honesty, professionalism, compassion, respect and accountability)? Are you ready for a career with the RCMP?

The RCMP offers an exceptional career. Our members make a real difference in local communities and on the national and international stage. No other police force in Canada has the mandate to provide the range of services offered by the RCMP. We train, support, mentor and develop our officers so that they can grow and progress throughout their careers.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

You must have a minimum of a Canadian secondary school (high school) diploma. If your education was obtained outside Canada, you must get an equivalency assessment. Contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials to find out which organizations across Canada perform these assessments (www.cicic.ca).

Degree equivalency

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB), (CBC/CBC)
Bilingual non-imperative**

**Bilingual non-imperative is defined as a staffing procedure for a bilingual position allowing the consideration of applicants who meet all essential qualifications except for the requisite language skills. Successful applicants will have to complete language training in order to meet the language requirements of the bilingual position. **

* You must be fluent in either English OR French, including being able to speak, write, read and understand either official language.

* A person's first official language is the official language, English or French, with which he/she has a primary personal identification, regardless of ethnic origin or mother tongue. This is also the official language in which the person is more proficient.

* If your application is selected, you may be invited for a second language evaluation or asked to provide valid Government of Canada SLE results.

Information on language requirements

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.