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& the RCMP

Do I have to be bilingual?

No. An applicant must be proficient in either English or French, not both.

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Aboriginal Pre-Cadet Training Program

The Aboriginal Pre-Cadet Training Program (APTP) offers Canadian Aboriginal people from the ages of 19 - 29, the opportunity to get an inside look at the life of a police officer. This summer program provides the selected candidates with hands-on experience in the RCMP’s training program and ample opportunity to do meaningful work in their community while working along side police members of the RCMP.

Those accepted into the program attend a three-week training program at the RCMP Training Academy (Depot) in Regina, beginning in May. The training focuses on teaching collaborative problem-solving skills, law enforcement, public speaking and cultural diversity. There are also elements of physical fitness and drill which promote team work and provide students with long-term strategies to meet personal fitness goals.

After successful completion of the APTP course, students are posted to an RCMP detachment near their home community where they will work alongside seasoned police officers for 14 weeks. Activities and duties may vary depending on the need of each region but the students will get a first-hand look at a career in the RCMP.

Basic requirements to apply:

Be between 19 - 29 years of age;

Be of First Nation, Metis or Inuit descent;

Be a Canadian citizen;

Be of good character;

Be able to pass an enhanced reliability security check;

Be in good physical condition;

Possess a Canadian secondary school (high school) diploma or equivalent; and

Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Canadian driver's licence.

For more information on this program, contact your local recruiting office.