Will I have a job when I complete my police cadet training?
Cadets who successfully complete the RCMP Cadet Training Program will normally be hired as a regular member (police officer) of the RCMP. Graduates of the Atlantic Police Academy must apply to a New Brunswick Police Force for employment. As a result of increased retirements and a growing demand for police services, police forces across the country will be hiring a record number of police recruits.
Now is the best time to apply.
Where can I obtain an application for police cadet training?
What is the age requirement?
You must be at least 19 years of age to be employed as a police officer in New Brunswick.
Do I need to be bilingual?
Some police forces in New Brunswick require their officers to be able to communicate in both English and French in order to better serve their communities. Please contact your local police force or Recruitment Champion to find out if bilingualism is required.
Do I need post-secondary education to become a police officer?
No. Only a high school diploma or equivalent is required to apply for police cadet training at the Atlantic Police Academy or the RCMP. However, post-secondary education and life experience are considered assets in the competitive application process for police cadet training.
To be admitted to the Basic Police Officer Training Program at l’École nationale de police du Québec, applicants must first complete the Police Technology Program at a CEGEP College in Québec.
Can I become a police officer if I wear glasses?
Yes you can, but you must meet visual standards with glasses or contacts. Please refer to the police cadet training institution to which you are applying for information about visual acuity requirements.
What if I used drugs in the past?
While all information is considered during the selection processes for police cadet training, including previous drug use, each applicant's experiences are evaluated on an individual basis.
Can I become a police officer if I have been charged and convicted of a criminal offence?
As long as a pardon for the offence has been granted, you may qualify for application to a police cadet training institution.
How much does police cadet training cost?
The cost of training varies with the training institution. Check with the institution to which you are applying for more information.
Can I get a student loan to attend a police cadet training institution?
New Brunswick residents can apply for financial assistance online at www.studentaid.gnb.ca
For information on entrance scholarships, bursaries and awards provided through the Holland College Foundation, Atlantic Police Academy, visit: www.hollandc.pe.ca
How long is police cadet training?
Depending on the institution, police cadet training programs vary between 24 weeks and 35 weeks.
Is police work dangerous in New Brunswick?
The unpredictable nature of many of the people and events police officers encounter makes police work in any location dangerous at times. Interestingly enough, research shows that construction, transportation, mining, logging and fishing are more hazardous than policing [Forbes.com; Griffiths, C.T., & Verdon Jones, S. N. (1994). Canadian Criminal Justice. Toronto: Harcourt Brace].
New Brunswick is a relatively safe province in which to live, work and play. In 2005, New Brunswick had the fourth lowest crime rate in the country at 6,756 per 100,000 population. See Crime and Victimization in Canada and New Brunswick.
What is an Auxiliary Police Program and can I join?
Some police forces in New Brunswick have auxiliary police programs. Auxiliary Police Constables are citizen volunteers appointed as peace officers pursuant to the NB Police Act. They have the powers, authority, privileges, rights and immunities of a peace officer only when accompanied by and under the supervision of a regular police officer. Auxiliary Police Constables conduct patrol duties in police vehicles and on foot with regular police officers; participate in traffic enforcement initiatives and crime prevention programs; assist with crowd and traffic control at various community events; and assist with securing and protecting crime scenes, among other duties.
Regulation 91-119 under the NB Police Act requires Auxiliary Police Constables to:
- be 19 years of age;
- be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada;
- not have been convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Narcotic Control Act or the Food and Drugs Act, or if convicted, have received a pardon;
- be of good character and habits;
- be physically fit and free from any serious illness or injury;
- have a valid driver’s licence; and
- be willing to undergo in-service training.
Contact your local police force or Recruitment Champion to find out how you can join.
Where can I get more information?
You may contact a Recruitment Champion to learn more about policing in any municipality, region, or jurisdiction in New Brunswick. You may wish to attend an information session and/or visit the websites of various police cadet training institutions.
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