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Careers in Policing

Careers in Policing. Information Session. Police Careers. Federal (RCMP) Provincial (ex OPP) Municipal (ex FPF) Every police officer starts in General Duty Policing and most stay there for the remainder of their careers. Realities of Policing. High Divorce Rate Decreased Life Span

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Careers in Policing

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  1. Careers in Policing Information Session

  2. Police Careers • Federal (RCMP) • Provincial (ex OPP) • Municipal (ex FPF) • Every police officer starts in General Duty Policing and most stay there for the remainder of their careers

  3. Realities of Policing • High Divorce Rate • Decreased Life Span • Shift Work • Police and Military are the only Canadian Citizens who are not protected from Double Jeopardy (Police Act) – high level of acountability

  4. Training Academys • Atlantic Police Academy • Depot (RCMP) • Western Provinces and Ontario • It varies from place to place as to Tuition Fees and employment status after training.

  5. Admission Requirements • Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant Status • 19 years of age by program start date • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level • Must hold a valid Canadian driver's license • Keyboarding Certificate - with a speed of 20 wpm • (First Aid training is usually a requirement)

  6. Application Process • Written Test • Physical Test (PARE or some equivalent) • Medical/Vision screening(usually at applicant’s expense) Note: RCMP requires dental exam as well. Some agencies require prior immunization for Hep-C etc. • Psychological Testing • Background Check (may or may not involve Polygraph) • Final Interview

  7. Further Considerations • Exact application processes vary from location to location • Number of applicants and available jobs vary from location to location and they vary by time • Many applicants are not successful on their first try • Average age of a new hire is 25 yrs or so

  8. Conclusion • Questions?

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