How Do You Become A Canadian Police Officer?
Canadians considering a career in policing have the opportunity to join the national police force called the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or join a provincial police force. Each Canadian law enforcement agency has its own requirements and standards for police recruits, many of which are consistent among the agencies. Once the agency has verified the recruit meets all the requirements, the recruit will need to complete an extensive hiring process to become a Canadian police officer. • Ensure you meet the basic requirements to become a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer. • All members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police must be Canadian citizens. It’s not necessary for applicants to have been born in Canada, but citizenship documents must be successfully completed before beginning the application process. • Applicants must be at least 18 years old when they apply, and at least 19 years old by the time are hired on as a regular member. • The Royal Canadian Mounted Police requires all
• Ensure you meet the basic requirements to become a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer. • All members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police must be Canadian citizens. It’s not necessary for applicants to have been born in Canada, but citizenship documents must be successfully completed before beginning the application process. • Applicants must be at least 18 years old when they apply, and at least 19 years old by the time are hired on as a regular member. • The Royal Canadian Mounted Police requires all recruits demonstrate good character. The police force defines good character as possessing honesty, integrity, compassion, accountability and respect. During the application process, the recruit’s characteristics, traits and personal history will be scrutinized in search of good character. • While the Royal Canadian Mounted Police does not require its officers be bilingual, every officer must be able to speak, understand and write English or French. • Applicants must have at least a
