[skidmark]

http://bc.rcmp.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=50&contentId=7911&languageId=1

this link leads to a press release on the BC RCMP web site. There are two presentations at the Justice Institute tomorrow in an attempt to fast track new recruits to the Force. Just think, starting a new career 83 days from now and being able to be promised a posting at home!

[zulutango]

There are reasons why they promise the LMD. They are very short of Members there, it's expensive to move into & live there, the workload is very heavy...and most Members not already living there...DON"T want to work there. If you live there now it's a lot easier to just go back home...and that way folks who don't want to work there, won't HAVE to be transferred there.

On the upside, they are making "battlefield promotions" to Cpl for Members with 3 years service, ( see "shortage of Members " above) you will get lots of very fast paced work, lots of exposure to just about every crime, lots of possibilities to get into specialized sections. Whoever is left after the 2010 burnout will get just about what they want. We're about 1000 Members short now in BC and huge numbers of the remaining experienced long service Members will be bailing soon as the Olympics are over. It's going to get way worse as there is no possible way to get the required numbers of new Members in the positions in the forseeable future. Also, the recent 2% wage clawback is NOT being taken well by Members. Anybody left standing will have almost unlimited opportunities waiting for them....but very few bodies to do the work.

[sho_bc]

We've had a Nationally advertised Cpl position available for a while now on our watch, but no one wants to come out here. Within the next year or so, we'll probably have another spot open, too.

[impactX]

Yeah, a buddy of mine who's been in the Force for 2 years is getting acting time already.

[zulutango]

As a S/Sgt or white shirt? :)

[LittleNewton]

If I sign up and get recruited can I choose to stay in Richmond, BC? I prefer handing out tickets than dealing with shootings in Surrey.

[zulutango]

But Richmond had the plane crash into the apartment building?...and you would have to spend all the rest of your time dealing with whining, sniveling ricers in slammed Civics who said you were just harassing them because they had nice cars with tinted windows and no front plates. Sure you wouldn't like a nice gangsta drive by instead?

[willystyle]

Why is there like a $10,000 differential in starting salary compared to VPD and other municipal police departments?

[Five-Oh]

If I sign up and get recruited can I choose to stay in Richmond, BC? I prefer handing out tickets than dealing with shootings in Surrey.

Maybe you should be looking into a career as a meter maid then. I am in Richmond and it isn't all about handing out tickets all day long. I can't even count the number of shootings I have been at, went into the building the plane crashed into, stabbings, had a guy come at me with a knife, foot pursuits, fights, car jackings, home invasions, kidnappings, etc. If all you want to do is hand out tickets, policing isn't the career for you.

There are tons of opportunities in the Lower Mainland, but they don't call it "the suck" for nothing. Contrary to popular belief it isn't all about eating donuts and drinking coffee. It is busy all day long, you don't always get a break in a 12 hour shift, you don't always go home on time (my last shift I had to stay 5 hours after the end of my shift which isn't the most fun after you have worked all night), you have a ton of responsibility when you are junior in service, and the list goes on. Even though it is hard work, I wouldn't trade it for anything. Aside from my troop mates in the Lower Mainland, I have done way more calls, seen way more stuff, been an Acting Corporal, done a northern relief posting in the Yukon, and the list goes on.

[socialenemy69]

a co worker of mine's husband just went to depot last Sunday and he told her that he is getting his butt kicked. Also have a Colleague who started Depot in December and says its one of the most brutal things he has ever experienced.

Are there any Municipal members on here? or anyone who could explain the difference between RCMP 24 week training vs VPD 35 week training?

[zulutango]

Why is there like a $10,000 differential in starting salary compared to VPD and other municipal police departments?

Ottawa would never really answer that. The RCMP is one of the cheapest Police Forces to hire. We come trained & equipped and, depending on the size of your town, you pay anywhere from nothing..to 90% of our "cost". If you are a huge city then you m ight pay list price...but with no union, we come 1 to a car and there are no minimum staffing levels like the Munis. Our caseloads are usually 2 to 3 times higher than Munis also.

On money alone we are about the 57th best paid Cops in Canada. When that really looked bad they came up with a formula that combined pay & benefits and told us that we would be in the top 6 of the Police $$$ universe. That has long gone out the window and now, while other Police are getting double digit raises, we get a 2% clawback. If it is about the money, then the Munis pay way better.

[sho_bc]

Ottawa would never really answer that. The RCMP is one of the cheapest Police Forces to hire. We come trained & equipped and, depending on the size of your town, you pay anywhere from nothing..to 90% of our "cost". If you are a huge city then you m ight pay list price...but with no union, we come 1 to a car and there are no minimum staffing levels like the Munis. Our caseloads are usually 2 to 3 times higher than Munis also.

On money alone we are about the 57th best paid Cops in Canada. When that really looked bad they came up with a formula that combined pay & benefits and told us that we would be in the top 6 of the Police $$$ universe. That has long gone out the window and now, while other Police are getting double digit raises, we get a 2% clawback. If it is about the money, then the Munis pay way better.

And from the other force files I've read in the lower mainland, the RCMP's standards in file writing is MUCH higher.

[Gh0stRider]

I went to the presentation. It was packed with people. They had to add a 3rd presentation to get everyone in.

Left my info for pre-screening. Hopefully they call. Exam is on March 7th.

[dj bally]

I went to the presentation. It was packed with people. They had to add a 3rd presentation to get everyone in.

Left my info for pre-screening. Hopefully they call. Exam is on March 7th.

I was there too they expected 300 ppl max but something like 700 showed up. I'm not eligible for accelerated program cuz of a recent 24hr. Made the wrong decisions before I realized what I wanna do with my life.

[Gh0stRider]

I was there too they expected 300 ppl max but something like 700 showed up. I'm not eligible for accelerated program cuz of a recent 24hr. Made the wrong decisions before I realized what I wanna do with my life.

damn...sorry to hear that you dont qualify for it.

[willystyle]

Ottawa would never really answer that. The RCMP is one of the cheapest Police Forces to hire. We come trained & equipped and, depending on the size of your town, you pay anywhere from nothing..to 90% of our "cost". If you are a huge city then you m ight pay list price...but with no union, we come 1 to a car and there are no minimum staffing levels like the Munis. Our caseloads are usually 2 to 3 times higher than Munis also.

On money alone we are about the 57th best paid Cops in Canada. When that really looked bad they came up with a formula that combined pay & benefits and told us that we would be in the top 6 of the Police $$$ universe. That has long gone out the window and now, while other Police are getting double digit raises, we get a 2% clawback. If it is about the money, then the Munis pay way better.
Can you provide me with a reference to that?

Thanks!

[zulutango]

Not off hand...but the figure keeps getting passed around inside the outfit. I have no access to recent pay scales in Canadian policing but you should be able to google the info.

[johny]

I'm not surprised they need people for the GVRD. if I was offered a job to work anywhere in Canada, I certainly wouldn't be picking the most expensive city in the country! you can still buy nice houses with large property for under 100k in some cities.

[Gh0stRider]

http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090131/BC_RCMP_recruits_090131/20090131/?hub=BritishColumbiaHome

[willystyle]

Ottawa would never really answer that. The RCMP is one of the cheapest Police Forces to hire. We come trained & equipped and, depending on the size of your town, you pay anywhere from nothing..to 90% of our "cost". If you are a huge city then you m ight pay list price...but with no union, we come 1 to a car and there are no minimum staffing levels like the Munis. Our caseloads are usually 2 to 3 times higher than Munis also.

On money alone we are about the 57th best paid Cops in Canada. When that really looked bad they came up with a formula that combined pay & benefits and told us that we would be in the top 6 of the Police $$$ universe. That has long gone out the window and now, while other Police are getting double digit raises, we get a 2% clawback. If it is about the money, then the Munis pay way better.
To be honest, reading what you posted is quite discouraging as I am preparing my application for municipal and RCMP. Honestly, who would want to do more work, and be paid less for the same job? Are there any positives that you can say about the RCMP? If not, I would focus my app for municipal only.

[zulutango]

Not to discourage you, only to let you know what you will really be facing in the trenches. The advantages to the RCMP include access to a huge variety of specialized sections from overseas embassy stuff, international policing opportunities, air marshals, Tac, ERT etc. There are chances to travel as well..if you like that it can be a very positive thing. The Force tends to allow you to stay in the special sections, unlike Vic PD who rotate people in and out of them,m in spite of their desire to stay there. Work for Van PD and you will be there for your career with no change of scenery. It's a personal choice, and like many things in life, there are downsides and upsides to everything.

[fukkeneh240]

damn.. this is a pretty good thread.

i applied for RCMP for the opportunities.. even though i always wanted to be VPD. anyhoo it's been about 9 months now and i basically did eveything but recently hurt my knee and on medical hold :( ...... basically, i wish they had the 83 day process when i applied last year, would have been to and prob finished depot by now.

[willystyle]

Not to discourage you, only to let you know what you will really be facing in the trenches. The advantages to the RCMP include access to a huge variety of specialized sections from overseas embassy stuff, international policing opportunities, air marshals, Tac, ERT etc. There are chances to travel as well..if you like that it can be a very positive thing. The Force tends to allow you to stay in the special sections, unlike Vic PD who rotate people in and out of them,m in spite of their desire to stay there. Work for Van PD and you will be there for your career with no change of scenery. It's a personal choice, and like many things in life, there are downsides and upsides to everything.
When you speak of international opportunities such as "overseas embassy stuff" and "international policing opportunities" as well as other opportunities to travel..

Do these apply for new constables? or are these opportunities usually given to higher senior members?

I've read about liaison officers working overseas in 35 different countries, but they usually only have 1 officer for each destination, so that's only 35 international liaison job opportunities there for that position, Are other international policing job opportunities with RCMP relatively be limited and a competitive process?

[zulutango]

Whatever you eventually do, you will have to start by spending time in the trenches as a GD Cst for a while. If you have special skills you can often use them to get into special sections. They are often looking for people with these skills to take courses and expand what they do. Overseas postings do involve embassies & the best qualified people ( in theory) get them. They also are looking for teachers/instructors to do stuff like Africa, Iraq etc and they always need trainers for everything from driver training at Depot to snipers in ERT, to Air Marshals. There is also Boat section, Air section, PM protective detail...you name it. There is not a hope in the world that you will go into these without basic Police experience and personal skills. Have these and they will snap you up. As I have mentioned in other postings, after 2010 the desks and cars are going to be empty in a lot of areas. If they can make you a Cpl in the LMD after 2-3 years service without an exam or PRP or a minimum 7 years service right now...imagine the potential?

[willystyle]

Whatever you eventually do, you will have to start by spending time in the trenches as a GD Cst for a while. If you have special skills you can often use them to get into special sections. They are often looking for people with these skills to take courses and expand what they do. Overseas postings do involve embassies & the best qualified people ( in theory) get them. They also are looking for teachers/instructors to do stuff like Africa, Iraq etc and they always need trainers for everything from driver training at Depot to snipers in ERT, to Air Marshals. There is also Boat section, Air section, PM protective detail...you name it. There is not a hope in the world that you will go into these without basic Police experience and personal skills. Have these and they will snap you up. As I have mentioned in other postings, after 2010 the desks and cars are going to be empty in a lot of areas. If they can make you a Cpl in the LMD after 2-3 years service without an exam or PRP or a minimum 7 years service right now...imagine the potential?
Theoretically, it takes 7 years to be a Cpl? Wow! But yeah, it seems like RCMP offers more opportunities for growth and to work in different areas, more so than municipal. Do you happen to know if they ever have any oversea postings for China, Japan or Korea?

Does RCMP offer ride-a-long to civilians like VPD?

[socialenemy69]

I know right now, VPD is even trying to lure RCMP members to jump ship and within 30 days of applying you could be patrolling the streets of Vancouver.

[willystyle]

I know right now, VPD is even trying to lure RCMP members to jump ship and within 30 days of applying you could be patrolling the streets of Vancouver.
I don't see why not, it's much easier hire existing cops than to hire and train a new police officer.

[zulutango]

Theoretically, it takes 7 years to be a Cpl? Wow! But yeah, it seems like RCMP offers more opportunities for growth and to work in different areas, more so than municipal. Do you happen to know if they ever have any oversea postings for China, Japan or Korea?

I'm not sure of the details but we do have embassies in those places and there are all sorts of international things happening these days.

Does RCMP offer ride-a-long to civilians like VPD?

This has been an on-off situation, depending on when & where. The problem is liability if an unarmed civillian gets into the middle of something. There used to be liability forms to be signed and unles spolicy has changed recently, you might suddenly find yoursalf standing on the side of the road if they have to go to a dangerous event. I suggest talking to your recruiter to see how things work in your area.

[fukkeneh240]

I did a ride along in Richmond. You have to be an applicant and also sign your life away. Also, like mentioned you may be left stranded road side if the officer feels that they are heading to concerning situation..(ie. person with a gun call). Basically the officer told me that I would have to find my own way to the detachment if it came to that.

[Gh0stRider]

Whats the salary when you reach 10, 15 and 20 years of service? On the website it just lists what the salary would be after 3 years of service.

[zulutango]

Until you reach Senior Cst rate (used to be after 10 years, now 7), your pay does not go up. Senior Cst is 2% more and if you write & pass the Cpl exam (you don't have to actually take the hooks) you get 2 % more. Unless you become a NCO your pay does not increase above these levels.

[CA_FTW]

Im sorrry i missed out on this opportunity..

I hope something like this comes up again..

What are the minimum requirements for getting in to the RCMP?

School Etc.

[willystyle]

Im sorrry i missed out on this opportunity..

I hope something like this comes up again..

What are the minimum requirements for getting in to the RCMP?

School Etc.
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/recruiting-recrutement/home-accueil/regularmember-membreregulier-eng.htm

[143what]

Whats the salary when you reach 10, 15 and 20 years of service? On the website it just lists what the salary would be after 3 years of service.

I went to a seminar at SFU and I asked how much the rcmp presenter make a yaer. she told me she makes around 80k a year and she's been on the force for 4 years. she said she has superiors who have been serving for 8+ years and they make 125k+ a year.

[zulutango]

Either her superiors are NCO's or Constables who work LOTS of overtime, or they are Officers. I used to figure that when I worked overtime and actually got double time, I was loosing 50% in taxes & other deductions. Working a Stat holiday on a 10 hour shift...we get paid time and a half for the first 8 hours (not double time like the unionized office clerks) and the last 2 hours you get paid 1 half hour of regular pay...for each of these 2 hours. Instead of getting 20 hours double time, you get 8 hours at 1 1/2 (12 hrs) and 2 hours at 1/2 time (1 hr) for a total of 13 hours pay, instead of 20 hrs. The RCMP Act allows that. The only way you get double time is if you have to work on a regular day off. I know Csts who make in the $130,00 area but they are usually paying for a divorce that resulted from working just about every single day off.

[Gh0stRider]

damn.. this is a pretty good thread.

i applied for RCMP for the opportunities.. even though i always wanted to be VPD. anyhoo it's been about 9 months now and i basically did eveything but recently hurt my knee and on medical hold :( ...... basically, i wish they had the 83 day process when i applied last year, would have been to and prob finished depot by now.

sorry to hear that your on medical hold.Hope all the best to you and get back into the process.

i got 3 more weeks to finish my application package and then write the exam in march.

[willystyle]

Will those RCMP fast-track recruiting programs appear more from time-to-time?

[skidmark]

Will those RCMP fast-track recruiting programs appear more from time-to-time?

They are ongoing. More information:

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/recruiting-recrutement/contact/ex/ex-bc-cb-eng.htm

[Gh0stRider]

Recruiter said that this is a pilot project, and if its successful they might have more.

[willystyle]

I'm considering obtaining my BST2 (already have my BST1) and Standard First Aid to polish my application for RCMP, would it make a difference?

[Gh0stRider]

Your gonna have to get Standard First Aid and CPR level "C" anyways, so i don't think that would make a difference.
I don't know about BST 1&2.

[NSX]

I'm considering obtaining my BST2 (already have my BST1) and Standard First Aid to polish my application for RCMP, would it make a difference?

First aid you must have when applying.
BST 1&2 is not a requirement so all it really does is fill up your resume.

[fukkeneh240]

sorry to hear that your on medical hold.Hope all the best to you and get back into the process.

i got 3 more weeks to finish my application package and then write the exam in march.

bah... my application got concluded last week because I'm related to someone through my sister's marriage who has criminal associations. Even though I do not associate myself with my sister's husband nor his family, they concluded my file. They basically told me to distance myself from from "those people", basically my sister, because she chose to marry the wrong person. From the get go, I chose to cut off my old friends who used drugs, but now I have to cut off my own sister. Go figure. When they say "you can't choose your family".. well.. I guess you can.

so after almost a year of passing everything else, the security clearance, which is the last stage before depot has stop my application. They told me I can apply to re-activate my file after a year of proving that I distanced myself... but in the end no matter what I do, even though I am making the difficult choice of cutting off my sister for good (she understands), I think they will still not hire me because in the end I will still be related to her.

I spoke to a VPD recruiter this past weekend about my situation and he said "the RCMP does funny things like that" and to get my application in ASAP with them.

Sorry for the long post. In the end I have nothing to hide as I made all the right choices and surround myself with positive people. They even said that I didnt do anything wrong, just that I'm "too close". okay, whatever that means.

The way I look at it, it is just a bump in the road called life. I might re-apply in a year, but as of now I am going to apply with the VPD and other places. Seriously thinking of EPS and CPS.

[willystyle]

^ Wow, sorry to hear that. What's EPS? CPS?

Question, I know they ask a question about copyright infringement (downloading illegal software/music) for the VPD polygraph. Is this a serious concern for the RCMP?

[Gh0stRider]

^ Wow, sorry to hear that. What's EPS? CPS?

Question, I know they ask a question about copyright infringement (downloading illegal software/music) for the VPD polygraph. Is this a serious concern for the RCMP?

EPS=Edmonton Police Service
CPS=Calgary Police Service

[sho_bc]

Question, I know they ask a question about copyright infringement (downloading illegal software/music) for the VPD polygraph. Is this a serious concern for the RCMP?

RCMP asks the same question in their pre-polygraph questionaire

[dah_hunter]

Im pretty sure Most people have done some sorta copyright infringement.

Tape Copes, VHS recordings, DVD copies, MP3 Download, Movie Downloads, TV shows, Games.. really I would find it hard to believe anyone between the age of 13 - 40 doesn't have something like that in there house..

Or mabe im just a criminal..

Or....


http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg126/jzgarage/copywhat.jpg

[willystyle]

How long do the RCMP career presentations take at JIBC?

[Five-Oh]

How long do the RCMP career presentations take at JIBC?


It was a while ago that I went to mine, but I think 1-2 hours maybe.

[Gh0stRider]

I think its 1.5 hours or so. They have one session at 9am and another one at 11am.

[Jason00S2000]

Does anyone else see this as a HUGE opportunity for the gangs to get people in on the inside?


I'm sure some affiliated people have the skills and can produce people to vouch for their character...

[Five-Oh]

Does anyone else see this as a HUGE opportunity for the gangs to get people in on the inside?


I'm sure some affiliated people have the skills and can produce people to vouch for their character...


I would hope that the polygraph, the background checks, and all of the other application steps would weed those types of people out.

[ninjatune]

One can only hope... Although you would also think that somebody wanting to infiltrate the criminal justice system by becoming a peace officer, with the intent to use their position to further help their gang buddies, wouldn't be intelligent enough to accomplish this in the first place. That's a whole other topic though, hah.

[zulutango]

The criminals already have infiltrated moles into Police systems through civillian employees as clerks, secretaries, office employees etc. I remember one major event where several of the the cleaning staff were directly associated to the Hell's Angels and I know of one Govt location where bar staff also had biker connections.

[1WayFit]

A few questions regarding the application process...
I'm 19 right now. I am still a year away from my Class 5 test. Should I take the Police Aptitude Test now?
For background check, will they have prejudice against people with simple, conserved social networks? For example, I don't have much volunteer experiences neither do I have any work experiences. I don't do drugs, neither do I know anyone that do drugs. However, I do have 3 Motor Vehicle Act violations, still in the dispute process. What are the chances of them hiring me?

[Gh0stRider]

Your better off to wait.
You cant write the RPAT unless you meet the basic requirements (class 5 drivers license is one of them)

Your better off getting some life experience. Go work and get some volunteer experience.

[Gt-R R34]

bah... my application got concluded last week because I'm related to someone through my sister's marriage who has criminal associations. Even though I do not associate myself with my sister's husband nor his family, they concluded my file. They basically told me to distance myself from from "those people", basically my sister, because she chose to marry the wrong person. From the get go, I chose to cut off my old friends who used drugs, but now I have to cut off my own sister. Go figure. When they say "you can't choose your family".. well.. I guess you can.

so after almost a year of passing everything else, the security clearance, which is the last stage before depot has stop my application. They told me I can apply to re-activate my file after a year of proving that I distanced myself... but in the end no matter what I do, even though I am making the difficult choice of cutting off my sister for good (she understands), I think they will still not hire me because in the end I will still be related to her.

I spoke to a VPD recruiter this past weekend about my situation and he said "the RCMP does funny things like that" and to get my application in ASAP with them.

Sorry for the long post. In the end I have nothing to hide as I made all the right choices and surround myself with positive people. They even said that I didnt do anything wrong, just that I'm "too close". okay, whatever that means.

The way I look at it, it is just a bump in the road called life. I might re-apply in a year, but as of now I am going to apply with the VPD and other places. Seriously thinking of EPS and CPS.


that...is fuked...sorry to off-topic the thread.

[willystyle]

A few questions regarding the application process...
I'm 19 right now. I am still a year away from my Class 5 test. Should I take the Police Aptitude Test now?
For background check, will they have prejudice against people with simple, conserved social networks? For example, I don't have much volunteer experiences neither do I have any work experiences. I don't do drugs, neither do I know anyone that do drugs. However, I do have 3 Motor Vehicle Act violations, still in the dispute process. What are the chances of them hiring me?
Yeah, ur better off to wait.. most applicants they hire in their teens bring significant life experience to the table.

There's a reason that the average new recruit is 27-28yrs old, not to say that a 19 year old can never get in, it's just rather slim.

[Gh0stRider]

Everyone at the info session appear to be in their late 20's or early 30's.

[Synaptik]

Does anyone else see this as a HUGE opportunity for the gangs to get people in on the inside?


I'm sure some affiliated people have the skills and can produce people to vouch for their character...

infernal affairs is real y'all

[fukkeneh240]

infernal affairs is real y'all

haha. that's what I was thinking... oh wait wait.. it's "the departed" for the north american folks.

to reply to GT-R R34. It was upsetting but oh well, it's part of life. I have other opportunities and applied to other agencies. I finally got my conclusion letter last week and it says that I meet the requirements to be a peace officer with the RCMP, but my entire file basically doesn't fit. Time to challenge/appeal this decision :)

[Gh0stRider]

^^ Any progress with other agencies?

[fukkeneh240]

^^ Any progress with other agencies?

my vpd written exam is this week. also still trying to find a place that does night vision testing. it's harder to find then you think, but both EPS and CPS require it. i also applied to CBSA about a week ago.

[Gh0stRider]

my vpd written exam is this week. also still trying to find a place that does night vision testing. it's harder to find then you think, but both EPS and CPS require it. i also applied to CBSA about a week ago.

Good to hear. Good Luck! :thumbsup:

[NSX]

Hey guys, so what is the deal with the RCMP dental check? (medical stage). What are they checking? If I still have all 4 wisdom teeth, will they make you yank it all out before depot?

[Gh0stRider]

I believe they are checking for any dental problems that could cause problems while at depot.

[sho_bc]

Any outstanding issues (cavities, etc) need to be taken care of and will be paid for by you. If the issue isn't something that needs to be dealt with right away, but at some point in the future, that is noted on the dentist's assessment and kept on your file. You'll have to take care of it out of your pocket when the time comes and won't be able to bill it through the RCMP.

[fukkeneh240]

I was also told by the medical person/clerk that they need an up to date x-ray in case they need to identify your remains. it makes sense.

[azzurro32]

Sorry to bump this thread, but it is pretty interesting, and I've got a few questions.

I wrote the RCMP entrance exam and I passed. Got my package in the mail today.

Package consists of pre-lie detector questions, need to get my thumbs inked, and some general information.

I need to hand in the full package by 2 months from now. The officer at the info session told me I have 5 years to apply (once you passed the test), is this true?

Basically I want to get in shape and do my physical test in about 4-5 months. Is that possible, or will I get a set time to do it?

And during the lie detector stage, will they ask for any names of people I know who may be in gangs, drug dealers, etc etc?

Thanks in advance.

[sho_bc]

Everything they ask is laid out in the pre-polygraph questionnaire. For your PARE, I can't remember exactly, but I thought the results had to be handed in as part of the information package. If you're not in good enough shape to run the PARE now, perhaps you should have held off the application process a bit/started exercising sooner. The PARE itself isn't all that hard, but the fitness stuff they put you through is pretty exhausting. My troop had some pretty in-shape people and there wasn't one person who put in a decent effort that wasn't drenched in sweat from head to toe after a fitness class.

[NSX]

Sorry to bump this thread, but it is pretty interesting, and I've got a few questions.

I wrote the RCMP entrance exam and I passed. Got my package in the mail today.

Package consists of pre-lie detector questions, need to get my thumbs inked, and some general information.

I need to hand in the full package by 2 months from now. The officer at the info session told me I have 5 years to apply (once you passed the test), is this true?

Basically I want to get in shape and do my physical test in about 4-5 months. Is that possible, or will I get a set time to do it?

And during the lie detector stage, will they ask for any names of people I know who may be in gangs, drug dealers, etc etc?

Thanks in advance.

Hmnm from what I gather during the process, you might have got a few of the time frames wrong?

Check your letter again. It usually says 1 month(unless they changed it), to hand in your whole package. The pare is part of the package, so it should be done within the month. It should say that if you dont hand in everything by THAT date, your process may be concluded.

THe written test is good for 5 years, meaning, if you get deferred, you may not have to do the test again the next time around.

They ask you every possible thing in the polygraph. Its basically, your pre-employment package, + more detail. So be prepared to answer anything and everything.

[NSX]

Quick question for the wise:

Case by case I know, but does registering higher than normal on blood sugar grounds for termination?

5.5 is normal
5.7 tested

Not a diabetic.

[willystyle]

So, let me get this straight. After I write my RPAT, I need to submit the rest of the stuff in and prepare for the PARE test within a month? what if I don't feel like I'm ready? I thought the RCMP recruiter mentioned that I have up to 5 years to complete my package after the RPAT.

[Gh0stRider]

The RPAT test results are good for 5 years.
You must submit all paperwork within a certain time and be ready to run the PARE.

If you feel that your not prepared to run the PARE, then dont write the RPAT yet.

[mgarba]

Curious, I wrote my RPAT back in 2007. I was diferred until Nov of this year. What is the process to start up again come later this year? I forget how the process starts to begin my application where I left off.

[Gh0stRider]

contact E division recruiting

[NSX]

Curious, I wrote my RPAT back in 2007. I was diferred until Nov of this year. What is the process to start up again come later this year? I forget how the process starts to begin my application where I left off.

If the written test is all youve done, youll most likely be starting at either the test again, or the package. Either way, youre not ahead much.

[johny]

is this going to happen again this year?

[johny]

well as an update I wrote the rpat yesterday for the heck of it. was told Ottawa isn't even bothering to mark the tests right now. and I might get the results back in 3-4 months... and lucky candidates are closer to the 18 month mark right now.

[seekerbeta]

my RPAT took 8 weeks to mark

[zulutango]

Olympics right now are slowing everything right down. Not only due to Olympic postings, but the extra workload on those left behind...and the time off that will be taken after it's over...plus lots of retirements too. Senior Members are pulling the plug after this is over.

[Lissy]

true that the VPD or RCMP is taking people with prior criminal records because they are so short staffeD

[seekerbeta]

id go with yes, as long as they are either pardoned, or have something that the RCMP can use.

[Spidey]

any ppl still or new to the application with the rcmp? waiting for my interview as i handed my selection package way back in march!.. had the pre poly phoen interview to clarify a few things.. said i would get a call for an interview in 2-3 months.. it is close to 7 months later....

[sho_bc]

I would get in touch with your recruiting contact. You may have a long wait ahead of you. An 18 month wait from start to finish wasn't uncommon even when I started my application (2006).

They're only sending a total of 10 troops through Depot next year and there were only 6 troops on base in August when I dropped by for a visit. Things have ground to a screeching halt, with similar number of applicants as previously, but 5 times fewer spots available (there were ~50 troops on base at a time when I went through).

[Spidey]

yea i figured it would take a while. i figure i will have my chance to reapply with the vpd next summer before i get much further with the rcmp.

i did call my fc. a couple times to confirm my address change. she has yet to call me back. this was 2 months ago.

[zulutango]

I would get in touch with your recruiting contact. You may have a long wait ahead of you. An 18 month wait from start to finish wasn't uncommon even when I started my application (2006).

They're only sending a total of 10 troops through Depot next year and there were only 6 troops on base in August when I dropped by for a visit. Things have ground to a screeching halt, with similar number of applicants as previously, but 5 times fewer spots available (there were ~50 troops on base at a time when I went through).

You would think they learned from last time when they almost shut Depot down and the problems that caused...also hearing rumours that they are going back to the "quota system" for recruiting. What's that quote about repeatedly doing something stupid and expecting a different result??

[Bainne]

You would think they learned from last time when they almost shut Depot down and the problems that caused...also hearing rumours that they are going back to the "quota system" for recruiting. What's that quote about repeatedly doing something stupid and expecting a different result??

As in the women/minority quota?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/mounties-to-recruit-for-women-and-minorities/article1722639/

[gdoh]

is it true u cant be a cop if u dont have 20/20 vision??

[sho_bc]

I have several opinions on the matter that basically come down to hoping they hire competent and able members, regardless of age, gender or ethnicity.

[sho_bc]

is it true u cant be a cop if u dont have 20/20 vision??

There is a minimum you have to meet for vision requirements. I'm not sure what that is anymore. It might be on the recruiting information page of the RCMP's website.

[Spidey]

www.rcmp.ca will answer all yoru questions gdoh.

[zulutango]

[QUOTE=Bainne;7123559]As in the women/minority quota?


Used to be required percentages of recruits, visible minorities, gender, language, education...white unilingual males were 5%.