Civilian Member Specializations

Hired for their specialized scientific, technical or analytical skills, Civilian Members of the RCMP provide support to front-line policing operations. They are employed within RCMP establishments in most geographical areas of Canada and are governed by the RCMP Act.

Explore the diversity!

 

Air and Marine Operations

Air Services

RCMP Air Services has a fleet of 41 operational aircraft, maintains 18 Air Sections and employs about 130 people across Canada. Air Services Branch is the policy centre for Air Services and provides leadership, policy, and operational standards for the RCMP's flight operations. The first priority of Air Services is to provide a safe, effective and cost efficient air service to the RCMP. It supports the RCMP in maintaining peace and security for the nation by applying the highest principles of Aviation Safety.

Air Services hires pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers, avionics technicians, flight coordinators, purchasers, quality assurance, technical records management and support staff.

Marine Services

The RCMP's role in Canadian marine security is to prevent, detect and interdict organized criminal activity, contraband and people who may pose a threat to the safety and security of Canada and other countries. The Marine Services programs involve the protection of Canadian waters and ports by joint enforcement teams consisting of RCMP, other government departments and agencies and police services. The branch also contributes to global marine security by working closely with domestic, American and other international law enforcement partners to protect the integrity of our shared waters.

 

Criminal Intelligence

The Criminal Intelligence Program supports operations at all four levels of policing (international, national, provincial and local) by producing intelligence products designed to influence informed decision-making. They are the RCMP’s intelligence arm.

Civilian Members within this unit:

• Deliver criminal intelligence information to all of the RCMP in order to detect and prevent crime in Canada, or internationally;
• Provide critical criminal information to other federal departments in pursuit of safe homes and safe communities; and
• Lead in the development, coordination and distribution of criminal intelligence of national and/or international importance.

 

Engineering

Engineers provide a wide range of services and perform various tasks to ensure the protection of our members. They provide technical advice to federal government clients regarding the selection and use of physical security hardware for the protection of government personnel, information, and property.

Engineering employees within the Armour Systems unit:

• research, develop and test armour systems, ancillary equipment and automotive technologies in response to threats and operational requirements;
• improve the designs of armour systems, ancillary equipment and automotive technologies;
• specify and procure armoured vehicles and architecture armour;
• inspect and maintain armoured vehicles on a routine basis;
• provide operational support for critical incidents and major events including with the Emergency Response Team (ERT); and
• offer training and assist drivers and VIP security personnel.

 

Forensics

Forensic science and identification services provide investigative support to front line police officers. Forensic services play a part in virtually every criminal investigation.

Civilian Members within this unit provide:

• Crime scene forensic identification; and
• Fingerprint identification and criminal record repositories, and the National DNA Data Bank.

 

Human Resources

Areas of expertise for Human Resource professionals include: staffing, classification, compensation, staff and labour relations, learning and development, research and intelligence, policy centers and planning or programs (e.g. Employment Equity, Official Languages, Rewards and Recognition).
Key activities include:

• Provide client training and design training materials;
• Analyze requirements, develop strategies and options to meet clients' objectives;
• Prepare comprehensive analyses, briefs and reports; and
• Research best practices, analyze and develop recommendations.

 

Information Technology

Information technology division provides technical support, security, criminal behavior investigative analysis, research and development of explosives and technical investigation tools.

Civilian Members within this unit provide:

• Crime scene forensic identification;
• Programming and software analysts;  
• Fingerprint identification and criminal record repositions, and the National DNA Data Bank; and
• Maintain telecommunication systems, applications and technologies.

 

Public Affairs and Communications

Civilian Members within this group are Communication Strategists. They provide advice and support to operations, business lines, regions and divisions.

Civilian Members within this unit:

• Support the strategic and operational requirements of the RCMP;
• Advise and guide on how to best raise awareness, understanding and commitment to our programs and objectives through communication; and
• Analyze communication needs, plan and draft and deliver final products.

 

Telecommunications Operator

Telecommunications Operators provide a critical service within the RCMP that supports both public and officer safety through the provision of information and assistance. Telecommunications Operators work in Operational Communication Centres (OCCs) and an Administrative Communication Centre. Communication Centres operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and telecommunications operators there control, operate and monitor security response systems.

They track police resources with a computer aided dispatch system and respond to public requests for police assistance and information. In addition, OCC’s provide emergency services as a Public Safety Answering Point for 9-1-1 emergency calls for assistance. Consistently, OCCs are the first point of contact with people who call the RCMP.

Currently, there are 22 provincial and federal RCMP Operational Communications Centres and Administrative Communication Centres across Canada. In addition to the provincial and federal OCCs, there are ten Municipal Operational Communication Centres and Regional Operational Communications Centres that provide law enforcement support services to the RCMP.

Telecommunications Operator Opportunities

Operational/Administrative Communications Centre Locations