Police Officer

As an RCMP police officer, you will help ensure public safety and security, investigate crimes and
enforce the law.
New recruits of the RCMP start their career in general duty policing at the detachment level. This role
provides you with an opportunity to experience a broad range of meaningful and challenging
assignments, and gives you a solid foundation for any specialization you may choose to pursue down
the line.

Working Comditions
Shift work

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

Relocation

Be prepared to serve anywhere in Canada. Consideration will be given to posting preferences; however, postings depend on the Forces 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.

Carrying a weapon and use of force

Whether you intend to pursue a long-term career as a police officer or specialize in a different field of law enforcement, during the period of your work as a police
officer, you will be expected to carry a firearm and use it or any other force necessary to restore order and safety.

Exposure to trauma, violence and disturbing events

Reality is that as a police officer, you will be exposed to trauma, violence and disturbing situations. But it's important to remember that you are there to help, to provide
protection and support in difficult times. Just as it's important to maintain your physical health, it is critical to maintain mental wellness throughout your life and we
have programs in place to teach you how to do that, and to provide any support needed.

Career evolution

While many of our police officers choose to continue in general duty policing, later in your career you may have the desire and opportunity to transfer to more
specialized areas of policing. There are many different types of operational and administrative opportunities available within the RCMP.

Salary
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
$50,674. Usually, within 36 months of service, your annual salary will have
increased incrementally to $82,108.

Future Outlook
Canada will always need more Police Officers, there will always be jobs
needed in the police force. Especially because of all the people retiring
within the next 10 years

Training
When you are accepted as a Cadet with the RCMP, you will start your

training at Depot, the RCMP Training Academy in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Here you will be assigned to a troop of 32 Cadets, and begin a 24-week
Cadet Training Program (CTP) that has a long and proud history.

Cadet training is offered in both official languages, English and French. A

typical day lasts from 6 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and there are also programrelated duties after hours. While 6 months away from ones family and
friends can be a challenge, there are support services in place, and it will not
be long before Depot starts to feel like home.

Cost
There is no fee. In fact, you will receive an allowance during your 24-week
training. The current Cadet recruitment allowance is $500/week, to a
maximum of $12,000 for the full 6 months. The RCMP also covers your
room and board, uniform, training courses, insurance and travel to and from
Depot.

Interest in career
I think it would be really awesome to serve the country and help people. We
are always in need of police officers and it would be a great opportunity to
travel Canada aswell