Join the RCMP Reserve

The RCMP Reserve program hires retired or former police officers to fill temporary vacancies within the RCMP. It gives you a chance to continue to use your skills to serve your community.

Why should you join?

Joining the RCMP Reserve comes with benefits, such as:

  • Earning extra income
  • Flexible work hours
  • No long-term commitment
  • Your choice of assignments, shifts and work locations
  • Opportunities to work in other provinces (including northern communities)

What are the minimum requirements for joining?

To become a reservist, you need to:

  • Be of good character
  • Be a graduate from a recognized Canadian police training institution
  • Have at least two years of Canadian police experience
  • Have successfully completed a field-coaching program
  • Have retired or resigned in good standing within the last three years
  • Meet the health requirements for operational duties
  • Obtain a secret security clearance

What are the duties of a reservist?

While on duty, reservists have the powers and responsibilities of a police officer. They help RCMP members and services across the country by:

  • Temporarily filling in for operational members on leave
  • Deploying during special events, seasonally, or at times of emergency

Find out more

For more details on qualifications and how to apply, please contact the Reserve Coordinator in Alberta at RCMP.KReserve-KReserve.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

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