Alberta Experienced Police Officer Program - Application process

A step-by-step guide to patching over to the RCMP

Step 1: Initial Inquiry

For general enquiries about the Experienced Police Officer program, please contact the EPO Program at 780-412-5488 or RCMP.KEPOCoordinator-KPECoordonnateur.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca with an expression of interest and details about yourself.

If you are interested in options with one of our specialized investigative programs, please contact the specific program for more information:

If you are interested in joining the RCMP as an investigator within the Serious Crimes Branch, please contact us at K_SCB_Recruiting-KRecrutement@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
If you are interested in joining the RCMP as an investigator or in a specialized support position as a subject matter expert with Federal Policing, please contact us at K_Alberta_Federal_Policing_Recruiting-Recrutement_police_federale_K_Alberta@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Step 2: Intake Interview

A recruiting officer will conduct an interview, review your police experience and preferred posts within Alberta. A posting will only be determined with your input and a review by the Career Development and Resourcing Officer.
Step 3: Package Completion

You have two weeks (14 days) to complete the required paperwork.
Step 4: File Review

The recruiting team will conduct an in-depth file review. Upon successful completion, the team will initiate medical and RCMP security clearance checks.
Step 5: Reference Checks

The recruiting team will conduct interviews, including character and employer references.
Step 6: EPO Training

Once hired, you will attend the RCMP Experienced Police Officer training at the RCMP Depot Training Academy in Regina, Saskatchewan for 2-3 weeks to acquire knowledge of RCMP-specific procedures and tactics. Upon completion, you will begin your first posting.