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Police officer careers

Make a difference in every part of Canada and around the world – The RCMP is hiring!

The RCMP is seeking motivated team players who are strong communicators, enjoy working with diverse communities, are physically fit and possess strong leadership abilities. All applicants must reflect the core values of the RCMP. These include act with integrity, show respect, demonstrate compassion, take responsibility, serve with excellence

The RCMP offers an exceptional career, letting you make a real difference in local communities and on the national and international stage. No other police force in Canada provides the levels of services and variety offered by the RCMP, as well as opportunities for continued learning and growth.

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Who are we?

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 do 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.

Some of the duties of a police officer:

Community awareness and relationship building

Ensure the safety and security of the public

Enforce the law

Conduct investigations

Is this the right career for you?

  • RCMP police officers work shifts

    Policing is a 24-hour-per-day necessity and you should expect to work shifts, including nights, evenings, weekends and holidays.

  • Where will I get posted after training? Do I have a choice?

    Serving communities across Canada

    The RCMP is a national organization with diverse career opportunities like no other police service. Applicants may be asked to relocate anywhere within Canada where there is need of your services. We appreciate the strong ties to your communities and for this reason, every effort will be made to accommodate placing applicants in their preferred province for their first post following graduation as well as working with you on your long-term career path. Operational needs, your interests and experience will also help to determine the exact location of a posting.

    The number of times a police officer will be relocated varies depending on the police officer’s role, promotional interests, human resourcing needs and available opportunities. The RCMP serves communities across the country and by being mobile, our police officers gain a variety of experience while developing their career and ensuring to meeting the operational needs of the organization.

  • RCMP police officers carry a firearm and sometimes use force in the interest of public safety

    As a police officer, you will be expected to carry a firearm and use it or any other force necessary to restore order and safety.

  • RCMP police officers are often exposed to trauma, violence and disturbing events and need the skills to cope

    You will act as helper and protector in difficult situations and need to maintain your mental and physical health. You will have access to programs that will teach you critical wellness skills and access to supports when needed.

  • RCMP police officers have opportunities to do specialized policing:

    You may choose to continue in general duty policing, or you may have the desire and opportunity to train for and transfer to more specialized areas of policing.