RCMP

Why I Chose This Job:

• I chose this job because it seems interesting. I would like to make a difference in the community and I like that being an RCMP officer offers a lot of variety. Every day would be different and I would have the chance to work in different departments and be promoted to higher levels.

Salary

• $525/week during Cadet Training (26 weeks)
• $65 776 (starting rate) - $106 576 (within 36 months)

Job Prospects/Outlook

• If you are accepted to the 26-week training and you are able to successfully complete it, you will be offered employment, but you must be willing to go anywhere in Canada that you are needed
• The job outlook for British Columbia is good (three starts on the compatibility survey results

Perks and Benefits

• Vacation days: • 0 to 5 years of service = 15 days per year • 5 to 10 years of service = 20 days per year • 10 to 22 years of service = 25 days per year • 23+ years of service = 30 days per year

Perks and Benefits

• Pension plan • 20 years service: retirement with penalty • 25 years service: full pension • 35 years service: maximum pension

Perks and Benefits

• medical
• dental
• family health plans
• group life insurance

Important Skills

• a healthy and fit lifestyle
• strong communication skills
• perceptiveness and empathy
• leadership skills
• good judgment
• meet hearing/vision/health/ psychological standards
• be proficient in English and/or French

Drawbacks

• often exposed to trauma, violence, and disturbing events
• sometimes have to use force in the interest of public safety
• must be willing to relocate
• interacting with people from all walks of life
• shift work, including weekends and holidats

This Job Appeals to:

• someone who wants to make a difference in the community
• team players
• strong communicators and leaders
• people who enjoy working with diverse communities
• someone who is passionate about keeping people safe and enforcing the law

Education Required

• secondary school diploma or equivalent

Are You a Match?

• I am a strong match
• My compatibility survey results show a 74% match