RCMP recruiting career presentation at Burridge March 26

The RCMP is hiring. Canada’s national police service is looking for

people from all walks of life interested in a career in policing.

The first step to becoming a Mountie is to attend a career

presentation. Over the course of two hours, a local RCMP member will

discuss the opportunities in a policing career, outline the recruiting

process step-by-step, provide advice and answer questions.

The next career presentation in our area is scheduled

For March 26 at 6 p.m. at the NSCC - Burridge Campus, 372 Pleasant St., in Yarmouth.

RCMP officials say there has never been a better time to apply. Due to retirementsand increasing demands for police officers across the country, the RCMP plans to train up to 2,000 cadets each year for the next few years.

“A career with the RCMP offers the chance to have a daily

positive impact on the community while enjoying vast opportunities for

growth and development in dozens of specialized units and even

international postings. We also offer job security and an attractive pay and benefits package,” An RCMP spokesperson stated in a release.

To apply to the RCMP, you must be a Canadian citizen, 19 years

or older (may begin the application process at 18), of good character,

proficient in English or French and have a high school diploma or

equivalent. You must also possess an unrestricted driver’s licence and

meet medical/health standards.

The RCMP is looking for people who are “responsible, respectful,

professional, compassionate, honest and have integrity.” Once training is successfully completed, a new member will be posted to any one of

750 detachments across the country.

For more information on a career with the RCMP, visit the RCMP’s

website at www.rcmp.gc.ca.