Lateral Entry

The lateral entry program is under review. Please check back in September 2011 for an update on the status of the program.

The RCMP Lateral Entry Program is a five-week, learning and orientation program for experienced Canadian police officers. Held at the RCMP world-class training centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, this training course covers all areas of RCMP national police learning and training standards, and is typically offered 2-3 times a year. The training is conducted in a manner that recognizes the lateral candidate's standing as an experienced police officer and not a new cadet.

If you are an experienced Canadian police officer, we invite you to contact your local recruiting office for details on how to apply.

*Our program now welcomes applications from the Canadian Forces Military Police.

 

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants hired under this program must meet all of the basic entry requirements which include: selection interview, pre-employment polygraph, physical examination, medical tests and extensive background investigation. Applicants must also meet the following basic qualifications:

• Canadian police experience and have graduated from a Canadian police training institution;
• Must be a Canadian citizen;
• Must possess a Canadian high school diploma/GED or equivalent;
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Canadian driver's licence;
• Must complete the PARE in 4:00 minutes or less.

Selection Process

The application process involves the following steps:

1. Career Presentation(optional)
2. Submit Cover Letter and Resumé
3. Selection Package
4. Obtain Posting
5. Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE) — Lateral entry applicants must complete the PARE in 4:00 minutes or less.
6. Complete the Regular Member Applicant Questionnaire (RCMP 5096e) and the Peace Officer's Supplement (RCMP 5096-1e)
7. Regular Member Selection Interview
8. Pre-Employment Polygraph Interview and Examination
9. Background Investigation
10. Medical/Health Assessment
11. Prerequisites and Enrollment

IMPORTANT - Serving police officers must resign from their current police service/agency before they will be engaged in the RCMP.

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary range for lateral police officers is $47,393 - $77,944, depending on your law enforcement experience and training. Prior to engagement, application may be made for approval to receive an above-minimum rate of pay.

Vacation

Vacation for lateral entry members (regardless of their prior police service) will be the same as a newly hired RCMP officer which is 120 hours per year.

Pension

Pension is not portable from municipal police forces. However, if you are a federal government employee, you can request that your pension be reviewed by Morneau Sobeco at www.pbs-sra.ca or via telephone at 1-800-661-7595. Questions regarding pension benefits may be forwarded via letter to:

Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Director of National Services and Standards
295 Coventry Road, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R2

Pre-Posting

In consultation with the Lateral Entry Candidate and National Staffing and Personnel a posting will be determined prior to the candidate attending Depot.

Rank

A Lateral Entry Candidate must be engaged at the rank of Constable and appointed a peace officer by a commissioned officer.

Benefits

• Member/Employee Assistance Program;
• Medical and Dental Plan;
• Family Health Plan;
• Group life Insurance (optional);
• Supplied uniform; and
• Clothing allowance (plain clothes duties).

Secondary Employment

Public confidence in the integrity of the RCMP is a prevailing objective and the RCMP will stringently monitor participation in outside activities to prevent conflict of interest.

The RCMP recognizes that participation in secondary employment and outside activities can be in a member's and the public's interest; however it is not permitted if it creates an impression of interference with the objective performance of the member's duties.

Definitions — Outside activity means any activity, endeavour, undertaking, trade or business in which a member participates while not on duty. Generally, the following outside activities would not be considered a conflict of interest:

• Volunteering or participating in charita le or community-spirited activities;
• Assisting a friend or relative on a limited, emergency or seasonal basis; or
  
• Hobbies which are activities undertaken primarily for pleasure.
  
• Remunerated activity means an activity for which a member receives, directly or indirectly, a personal benefit. This includes, but is not limited to, involvement in a family member's enterprise for which a member is not directly compensated for time and/or services, e.g. real estate services, restaurant.