Author Topic: RCMP Info, discussion (Read 74741 times)

Savage_Tactical · « **Reply #25 on:** December 10, 2005, 11:13:29 »

Nice, did you have to do a polygraph?

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missing1 · « **Reply #26 on:** December 21, 2005, 21:09:17 »

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so that the small size females would not make it thru as armed cops, and then go directly to the gun instead of being able to "fight" it out with a subject on the street.

Why should they fight it out with some *** on the street? If she has the occasion to say come with me or hands behind the back, we know you screwed up so why fight, and if you want to escalate the situation I'm sure she can make up her mind quite quickly on how to deal with you.

Sappo · « **Reply #27 on:** January 07, 2006, 01:16:16 »

As far as I know we dont do polygraphs up here in canada.... we do psychological testing that determines the way you think.... but we dont use polygraph's

COBRA-6 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 07, 2006, 06:15:22 »

Quote from: Sappo on January 07, 2006, 01:16:16

As far as I know we dont do polygraphs up here in canada.... we do psychological testing that determines the way you think.... but we dont use polygraph's

Then why does it mention one on the RCMP recruiting website?

MikeH · « **Reply #29 on:** January 07, 2006, 08:29:23 »

I know forsure the EPS does polygraphs.I had a friend deferred for 5yrs because of it.So if the EPS uses polygraphs, you know forsure the RCMP does, it only makes sense to use it.How else do they know if you are lying or not.

George Wallace · « **Reply #30 on:** January 07, 2006, 11:40:45 »

Quote from: Sappo on January 07, 2006, 01:16:16

As far as I know we dont do polygraphs up here in canada.... we do psychological testing that determines the way you think.... but we dont use polygraph's

A girl in my Unit is going through the RCMP recruiting process, and she just had one done last month as part of her interviews.

missing1 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 07, 2006, 12:53:28 »

Quote from: Sappo on January 07, 2006, 01:16:16

As far as I know we dont do polygraphs up here in canada.... we do psychological testing that determines the way you think.... but we dont use polygraph's

They still do polygraphs in Ottawa for certain jobs as my son just had one in Oct for a new gov. posn

Stu · « **Reply #32 on:** January 07, 2006, 12:55:05 »

The polygraph became a mandatory part of the RCMP application process on November 1st. As such, I was not submitted to it.

Stu

Savage_Tactical · « **Reply #33 on:** January 09, 2006, 17:20:15 »

I am almost finished filling out my forms for the RCMP, I passed my pare test, and now have to do a polygraph and an interview and pass the medical before going to depot.

Blackhorse7 · « **Reply #34 on:** January 10, 2006, 00:19:43 »

I didn't have to do the polygraph either. Thank God.

blueboy · « **Reply #35 on:** January 20, 2006, 00:54:02 »

We have the polygraph here in the Vancouver Police Dept. It works, as it merely is utilized as a tool to reinforce to concept of truthfullness. The Dept knows that everyone has done some things that are better left tucked away. All they are looking for is to see if you are a decietful individual. It's nothing to be afraid of.

zipperhead_cop · « **Reply #36 on:** January 24, 2006, 23:40:47 »

+1 Blackhorse.

They don't do poly's in Ontario so far. Would make for some excellent video clips, though.

Savage_Tactical · « **Reply #37 on:** January 25, 2006, 18:28:59 »

I'm not quite that far, but almost. I made it to an interview, which is tomorrow at 9am. Terribleness, because we're supposed to get 15-25 cm of snow, followed by 45 mm of rain.

Just got back from moores, got a nice suit and all, I hope it goes well.

big bad john (John Hill) · « **Reply #38 on:** January 25, 2006, 18:31:44 »

Quote from: Fry on January 25, 2006, 18:28:59

I'm not quite that far, but almost. I made it to an interview, which is tomorrow at 9am. Terribleness, because we're supposed to get 15-25 cm of snow, followed by 45 mm of rain.

Just got back from moores, got a nice suit and all, I hope it goes well.

Good Luck!

Savage_Tactical · « **Reply #39 on:** January 26, 2006, 16:09:23 »

Well did teh interview, hardest thing ever! It was mentally brutal, but it's done. Passed it too!! Yay.

countryski · « **Reply #40 on:** January 27, 2006, 21:32:36 »

Does anybody know how long the RCMP application process should take...I have now been waiting for 18 months since I wrote.

Savage_Tactical · « **Reply #41 on:** January 27, 2006, 22:27:36 »

SInce you wrote the rPAT?

SOrry to tell you my friend, but so far you've been set back 6 months. The score on the rPAT is only good for one year. IF then you don't get a call, or any letters regarding your advancement in the recruiting process, then you have to re-schedule to take the test.

Basically, only good for a year. NO call within 12 months? Call them and schedule another.

Might I ask what your score was on the rPAT? PRehaps I could compare it to my own as to see how long you were waiting. I was waiting 11 months.

Blackhorse7 · « **Reply #42 on:** January 27, 2006, 22:56:25 »

10-10 Fry...

The RCMP does not do the RPAT... it is the PARE, modified from the RPAT. And for an applicant to the RCMP, they must complete a PARE test every six months during the application process to stay current.

As for time from application to being accepted, it varies. I have seen as fast as nine months to as slow as 2 years. But that being said, we need bodies like yesterday.

countryski · « **Reply #43 on:** January 28, 2006, 10:50:05 »

I have had contact with the RCMP since my RPAT (3.98). The last written contact I had was June (05) to sign an EI permission form. I also spoke to the Cpl. that has my file (Oct 05) and was told everything is done.

Savage_Tactical · « **Reply #44 on:** January 28, 2006, 13:52:06 »

Quote from: Blackhorse7 on January 27, 2006, 22:56:25

10-10 Fry...

The RCMP does not do the RPAT... it is the PARE, modified from the RPAT. And for an applicant to the RCMP, they must complete a PARE test every six months during the application process to stay current.

As for time from application to being accepted, it varies. I have seen as fast as nine months to as slow as 2 years. But that being said, we need bodies like yesterday.

The RCMP does not do the rPAT??? Yes they do. They adminsiter it and mark it from what I was told. AS slow as two years? A buddy of mine's father took 3 years. Don't be surprised if you have to wait years to get in with the RCMP, but the wait will definately be worth it.

Blackhorse,

The previous poster said it'd been 18 months since he last wrote, so I'm assuming that's the rPAT he's talking about. The 6 months I was talking about was the 18 months (1.5 years) that he'd been waiting since he wrote the RPAT. The RPAT is only good for one year unless you get chosen to take the PARE.

As for a 3.98, the score might not be enough. A 4.5 and above and you're in the competition.

Blackhorse7 · « **Reply #45 on:** January 28, 2006, 14:00:06 »

Fry...

I don't know where you are getting this RPAT stuff from, unless you are in the application process for a municipal Police force. The RPAT is not a part of the RCMP recruitment process.

The only physical testing that the RCMP conducts is the PARE. And when I went thru the application process some eight years ago, it had to be run every six months by an applicant to stay current.

I have never heard of the RCMP running the RPAT as part of the recruitment process.

Savage_Tactical · « **Reply #46 on:** January 28, 2006, 15:53:36 »

the rPAT is the aptitude test you do once your application has been processed and deemed acceptable. Trust me, I know. I wrote my rPAT last January.

PARE is the FITNESS test that the RCMP administers.

If you do not believe me, visit this link.

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/recruiting/written_exams_e.htm

Savage_Tactical · « **Reply #47 on:** January 28, 2006, 15:54:41 »

Also,

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Written Exams / RCMP Police Aptitude Battery

The RCMP Police Aptitude Battery (RPAB) is made up of two separate exams that all regular member applicants must complete as part of the recruiting process. Only those who meet the basic requirements will be permitted to write the exams.

RCMP Police Aptitude Test (RPAT)
The first test is the RCMP Police Aptitude Test (RPAT). It is a multiple choice test (114 questions). The test is designed to evaluate your potential aptitude for police work. It measures seven skills that are essential in completing the duties of a police officer. These skills include Composition (Spelling, Grammar, and Vocabulary), Comprehension, Memory, Judgement, Observation, Logic, and Computation.

Six Factor Personality Questionnaire (SPFQ)
The second test is the Six Factor Personality Questionnaire (SPFQ) to measure an applicants’s conscientiousness, a concept not measured by the RPAT. Conscientiousness is defined as behaviour governed by or conforming to the dictates of conscience; principled. This measure is being introduced for its close relationship with concepts such as honesty, integrity and commitment.

The SFPQ has 108 questions and takes approximately 45 minutes to complete . Each question is written as a statement and you are asked to what extent you agree or disagree with each. There is no preparation required for this test. The most effective strategy is to answer the questions honestly.

An applicant’s RPAB aggregate score is based on both the RPAT score and the SFPQ’s Conscientiousness score. The total score will be comprised of roughly 60% RPAT and 40% Conscientiousness scores. Applicants will receive written feedback on their performance for both tests including a score for each of the seven components of the RPAT.

All candidates that have passed the RPAB will be placed on a list. Those with the most competitive scores advance to the next step.

The Preparatory Guide provides detailed information on how to prepare for the written tests.

From the site mentioned in my previous post.

countryski · « **Reply #48 on:** January 28, 2006, 16:47:39 »

My 3.98 is what I have been worrying about. I did the PARE 2wks after writing the written(2004), I have done the psychological, interview and medical and dental. As far as I am aware my background was finished June 05. My entire file is done accoding to the Cpl. that has it....I've just been sitting waiting since then. Not sure what the wait is all about.

Savage_Tactical · « **Reply #49 on:** January 28, 2006, 16:49:53 »

OH! I didn't know you've did all of that. THe score's nothing to worry about then. Check back, anything could happen, your file could be lost, they could be doing more background checks, anything at all. I thought you just wrote the exam 18 months ago and haven't heard back from them. My mistake.

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