Before you apply to become a regular member (police
officer) of the RCMP, we suggest you complete the following self-assessment
questionnaire. It will give you a better idea of what is required, and what we
expect, of a regular member of the RCMP.
Please note: this questionnaire is for your information only; do not forward it
with your application.
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Are you a Canadian citizen? |
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Are you willing to pledge allegiance to Canada? |
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Are you willing to be posted anywhere in Canada? |
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Are you emotionally ready to leave your friends and family for a career that
requires you to be transferred anywhere in Canada? |
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Are you at least 18 years of age? |
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Do you possess an unrestricted Canadian Driver
License with all privileges? |
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Do you possess proper driving skills and extensive
driving experience? |
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Could you meet the minimum vision standards? |
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalency? |
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Are you financially ready to attend the 24-week cadet
training program? |
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Are you willing to live in dormitory-style
accommodation while attending the cadet training program? |
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Are you physically ready for the 24 weeks of rigorous
training at the RCMP Academy? |
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Do you have computer knowledge and good writing
skills? |
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Are you willing to work different shifts, including
nights, weekends and holidays? |
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Are you able to meet the RCMP’s physical
ability requirement? |
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Do you have a good credit rating? |
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Are you prepared to carry a firearm and to use it or
any other necessary physical force in the performance of your duties? |
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Do you consider yourself a responsible person? |
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Are you scrupulously honest and do you respect the
law in both behaviour and attitude? |
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Do you interact sensitively and respectfully with
others? |
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Do you enjoy working in a team environment? |
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Are you sincerely interested in the opinions of
others? |
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Are you committed to achieving goals? |
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Are you sincerely interested in helping people? |
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Are you comfortable working with people from other
cultural backgrounds? |
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Can you adjust your behaviour to remain productive
through periods of ambiguity, uncertainty and stress? |
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Are you willing to perform the normal range of job
expectations and requirements? |
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Are you able to take initiative and enthusiastically
strive to do an outstanding job? |
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Are you able to work with others to identify their
needs? |
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If you feel you are ready to take on the challenges and responsibilities of
becoming a regular member of the RCMP, we encourage you to make the choice to
make a difference.
Should you require more information, please contact the nearest recruiting office.
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