Recruitment Standards

Our recruitment and selection standards are very high, but they are achievable. We have certain basic requirements that must be met, although these alone do not determine suitability.

We also place importance on such assets as computer and keyboarding skills, community volunteer experience and work experience that involves positions of responsibility or significant interaction with the public. Second language skills are an additional asset.

Basic Requirements

minimum 19 years of age
excellent character
physically fit and in excellent health
Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, plus one year (minimum 30 credits) of academic post secondary education from a recognized university or college, e.g. economics, social sciences, history or literature (credits must be directly transferable to an approved post secondary institution; consult the British Columbia Transfer Guide for assistance)
no criminal convictions, no adult criminal charges pending
no history of improper conduct, poor employment, military, educational, or driving record that would affect your suitability for policing duties
a valid Class 5 driver's license with a good driving record
be able to type a minimum of 25 words per minute

Visual Acuity Standards

uncorrected vision: 20/40 with both eyes open, with one eye no worse than 20/100
corrected vision: 20/20 with both eyes open, with one eye no worse than 20/40
colour vision: colour vision must be normal
peripheral vision: 150 continuous degrees along the horizontal meridian binocularly, and 30 degrees above and below the fixation point

If a candidate does not meet the uncorrected vision requirements, he or she may participate in a 'mini selection' process which includes the written exam, fitness testing, questionnaire, and intake interview. At the conclusion of the interview, the candidate will be advised of his or her competitiveness as a candidate. If deemed to be competitive in the process, the candidate will have to consult with his or her ophthalmologist to explore available options in meeting the visual acuity standards.

Hearing Standards

We require our applicants to have a hearing standard of a loss no greater than 30 db in both ears in the 500-3000 Hz range.