RCMP Volunteers

To become an RCMP Crime Prevention Volunteer, applicants must:

• Be between the ages of 19 and 79 years of age;
• Have no criminal record;
• Pass a comprehensive security screening conducted by the RCMP;
• Successfully complete the RCMP Crime Prevention Volunteer Training Program;
• Pass and hold RCMP FA2 Security Level (security clearance);
• Ability to maintain the security and confidentiality of any information you learn, through any manner as an RCMP Crime Prevention Volunteer;
• Must wear and maintain the issued RCMP Crime Prevention Volunteer “kit” (jacket/shirt/ID Tag) while on duty;
• Ability to remain calm and pleasant with public and staff;
• Posses a valid BC Drivers License in good standing;

For more information check out the RCMP Crime Prevention Volunteer brochure.

Volunteers with the CSO include retirees who want to stay connected to their community, or individuals who are looking to pursue a career in policing, administration or human services.

To become an RCMP CSO Volunteer applicants must:

• Be 19 years or older at the time of application.
• Commit to a minimum of one year of voluntary service, providing a minimum of 4 hours per week, and be able to attend all required training sessions and meetings.
• Valid BC Driver’s License (required only if interested in programs that require the use of a vehicle)
• Have and maintain a clean driving record for the past 5 years (required only if interested in programs that require the use of a vehicle)
• Must not be under investigation by any police force.
• Consent to a police information check and background reference check.
• Take an Oath of Confidentiality, adhere to a Code of Ethics, and abide by CSO rules and regulations.
• Ability to write and communicate well in the English language.
• Able to obtain and maintain an RCMP Reliability Status