To apply for a job as a regular member (police officer) of the RCMP, you must
meet the following basic requirements:
- be a Canadian citizen
- be of good character
- be proficient in English or French
- have a Canadian secondary school (high school) diploma or equivalent
- possess a valid Canadian driver’s licence
- be 19 years of age at the time of engagement (may apply at 18 years of age
- meet medical/health standards
- be willing to relocate anywhere in Canada
- be physically fit
See: Basic Requirements defined
Required documents
During the application process, you will be asked to produce the following
documents:
- birth certificate
- valid driver’s license
- secondary school diploma and transcript of marks
- if not born Canadian, certification of Canadian citizenship
You will need the following certificates prior to attending the Cadet Training
Program (certificates are not required to apply):
- keyboarding/typing certificate (18 wpm, no errors) from an educational
institution;
- a valid standard first aid certificate, including CPR for infant, child and
adult (valid for the duration of the Cadet Training Program) from an
organization approved under the Canada Occupational Health and Safety
Regulations. To view the list of organizations visit Human Resources and Social Development Canada.
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