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Careers with the Alberta RCMP - Experienced Police Officer Program

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The Alberta RCMP is actively seeking experienced police officers from across Canada to join our ranks. There are many opportunities available to serve throughout Alberta, from the front lines as a General Duty member, to experienced investigators in specialized units. There is no other police service in Canada that provides the levels of services and variety offered by the RCMP.

With over 150 specializations, a career with the RCMP is full of opportunities for continued learning and growth, as well as the opportunity to pursue your specialization throughout your career.

Join the RCMP and explore how you can make a difference at a local and national level.

Benefits of joining the RCMP as an Experienced Police Officer

  • Discretion - The process will be discreet and your current employer will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.
  • Salary - As a lateral entry/Experienced Police Officer you will receive the same competitive benefits and pensions as all RCMP police officers. You will also receive a minimum rate of pay, based on a letter of employment from your current police agency employer. Salary and benefits information
  • Career options - Your posting will be based on your career interests, future goals, previous police experience, and current operational needs. There are over 150 career specializations to choose from at the RCMP.
  • Vacation - Your years of prior police service will be recognized for vacation entitlements upon proof of employment.
  • Rank - If you are successful as a lateral entry/Experienced Police Officer you will be hired at the rank of Constable. Once you have completed a career total of seven years of policing experience, with a minimum of two years RCMP experience, you are entitled to apply for promotional opportunities.

A step-by-step guide to patching over to the RCMP

Step 1: Initial inquiry

For general enquiries about the Experienced Police Officer program, please contact the EPO Program at 780-412-5412 or rcmp.kepocoordinator-kpecoordonnateur.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca with an expression of interest and details about yourself.

If you are interested in options with one of our specialized investigative programs, please contact the specific program for more information:

Step 2: Intake interview

A recruiting officer will conduct an interview, review your police experience and preferred posts within Alberta. A posting will only be determined with your input and a review by the Career Development and Resourcing Officer.

Step 3: Package completion

You have two weeks (14 days) to complete the required paperwork.

Step 4: File review

The recruiting team will conduct an in-depth file review. Upon successful completion, the team will initiate medical and RCMP security clearance checks.

Step 5: Reference checks

The recruiting team will conduct interviews, including character and employer references.

Step 6: EPO training

Once hired, you will attend the RCMP Experienced Police Officer training at the RCMP Depot Training Academy in Regina, Saskatchewan for 2-3 weeks to acquire knowledge of RCMP-specific procedures and tactics. Upon completion, you will begin your first posting.

Qualifications

To be eligible for the Experienced Police Officer Program you must:

  • have a minimum of two years, full-time, Canadian police service employment or equivalent
  • have graduated from a police training program at a recognized Canadian police training institution (Canadian Armed Forces Military Police must have successfully completed the basic police training (Qualification Level 3) after January 1, 2001)
  • meet all qualifications and requirements of a Regular Member applicant
  • willing to be mobile within Alberta, Canada
  • must be actively serving or became inactive within the last three years

Assessments

As part of the Experienced Police Officer Program application process, you will be required to complete the following assessments:

Pension information

We strongly encourage all experienced police officers who are interested in becoming a police officer with the RCMP to contact the Government of Canada Pension Centre to inquire about the transferability of your pension.

Employment history and pension portability is unique to each applicant. You must inquire directly with Government of Canada Pension Centre to determine your individual pension portability.

Government of Canada Pension Centre

Toll-free
1-855-502-7090
Outside Canada and the United States
1-506-533-5800 (collect calls accepted)
Telephone Teletype (TTY)
1-506-533-5990 (collect calls accepted)
Email
rcmp.pensionclientservices-servicealaclientelepension.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website
Pension and benefits for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Contact us

For general enquiries about the Experienced Police Officer Program, please contact the EPO Program at 780-412-5488 or rcmp.kepocoordinator-kpecoordonnateur.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca with an expression of interest and details about yourself.

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