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The RCMP consists of over 19,000 police officers who, along with civilian employees, make up Canada's national police service. We are unique in that we provide policing services at the international, federal, provincial and municipal levels. We know that diversity in our workforce makes us stronger and we are committed to building a police service that reflects the communities we serve.
What we do
As a RCMP police officer, you will work to prevent and solve crime, enforce federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal law, build and maintain relationships with communities, and above all, keep Canadians safe.
With international, national, provincial/territorial, and municipal policing mandates, the RCMP offers over 150 different types of career opportunities to choose from. Here are just a few of the specializations we offer: General Duty Policing, Indigenous Community Policing; Forensic Identification, Drugs and Organized Crime Investigation, Financial Crime, Emergency Response Team, Integrated Border Enforcement Team, National Security, VIP Protective Service, Police Dog Services, Marine Services, International Peace Operations, Explosives Disposal and many more.
Community awareness and relationship building
- Support crime prevention and intervention initiatives
- Build and develop relationships with communities
- Contribute to the health and safety of Indigenous communities
Ensure the safety and security of the public
- Respond to emergencies
- Provide assistance to victims
- Prevent and reduce youth involvement in crime as victims and offenders
Enforce the law
- Apprehend criminals
- Enforce highway and traffic laws
Conduct investigations
- Collect evidence at crime scenes
- Interview suspects and witnesses
- Investigate accidents and crime scenes
- Testify in court
Learn more
Want to read more? The Gazette magazine covers the latest topics in policing and highlights the exceptional work of RCMP officers.
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