QUALIFICATIONS FOR RECRUIT CANDIDATES

Revised December 7, 2006

 Minimum Qualifications

 ·        Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant

 ·        19 years of age or older

 ·        height and weight proportionate

 ·        meet minimum vision requirements

 ·        physically fit, able to pass the POPAT (Police Officers' Physical Abilities Test)

 ·        excellent health

 ·        possess valid Class 5 British Columbia driver’s licence and a driving record which does not adversely affect suitability for policing duties

 ·        possess valid First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificates which will not expire for at least eight months from the application date

 ·        possess a Language Proficiency Index Examination (LPI) certificate indicating a Level 5 has been obtained.

 ·        of good moral character

 ·        possess Grade 12 education or equivalent. In addition, one year (30 credits) or more of post-secondary education from an accredited college or university in any academic discipline is desirable but heavy consideration will be given to other training received and life skills in lieu of post-secondary education.

 Note that applicants will not be considered for employment while facing criminal charges or charges under another federal statute. Applicants must not have been convicted of a criminal offence or a charge under another federal statute unless a pardon has been granted.

 Preferred Qualifications

 ·        volunteer experience in a related field (e.g. Victim/Witness Services worker Police Reserve/Auxiliary, Community Crime Prevention Program volunteer)

 ·        knowledge of a second language or culture

 ·        work experience involving a position of responsibility

 ·        duties that involve significant interaction with the public

 ·        other accomplishments

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