RCMP Reserve Program

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• Reasons you should join
• Minimum requirements to join
• Duties of a reservist
• Learn more and apply

Reasons you should join

Joining our Reserve Program comes with many benefits, such as:

• earning extra income
• flexible work hours
• no long-term commitment
• your choice of assignments, shifts and work locations
• opportunities to work in other provinces and territories (including northern communities)

Minimum requirements to join

To become a reservist, you need to:

• be of good character
• be a graduate from a recognized Canadian police training institution
• have at least two years of Canadian police experience
• have successfully completed a field-coaching program
• have retired or resigned in good standing within the last three years
• meet the health requirements for operational duties
• obtain a Secret security clearance

Duties of a reservist

While on duty, reservists have the powers and responsibilities of a police officer. They help RCMP members and services across the country by:

• Temporarily filling in for operational members on leave
• Deploying during special events, seasonally, or at times of emergency

Learn more and apply

If you are a retired or former RCMP regular member, please contact your divisional Reserve Program Coordinator.