Basic Requirements

Hi Everyone!

In order to be a police officer in Canada you need: (I checked the ones I have)

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• To be a Canadian citizen/Landed immigrant     check
• Minimum 19 years of age     check
• Excellent character     check
• Grade 12 and 30 credits of post secondary     check
• No criminal convictions     check
• No improper conduct     check
• A valid & clean driver's licence     check
• Be able to type 25wpm     check
• Vision & Hearing requirements     check
• Be physically fit enough to pass the physical test    uh-oh!
• Pass medical requirements     check

PREFERRED QUALIFICTIONS

• First Aid & CPR     uh-oh!
• Volunteer work at Community Policing Centre     check
• Additional Volunteer work     check
• Knowledge of a second language     uh-oh!
• Other accomplishments     uh-oh!
• Work experience with public &/ with responsibility     check

OK ~ it's not all bad. I can improve my fitness & language if I work hard. I can get certificates & accomplishments in the next few months. (I have a scuba diving licence & an expired 1st Aid & CPR certificate BUT that doesn't help me!!!)


Please leave comments & thanks for reading!**