Police Constable Recruit Training Application
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ROYAL NEWFOUNDLAND CONSTABULARY POLICE CONSTABLE RECRUIT TRAINING PROGRAM The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in a career as a Police Officer. The RNC is headquartered in St. John’s with detachments in Corner Brook, Labrador City/Wabush and Churchill Falls. Successful applicants may be assigned to any of these locations or to any other location that in the future, may be within the jurisdiction of the RNC. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is committed to gender and cultural diversity in the workplace and will be actively seeking applications from identifiable groups. Applicants must be a graduate of a degree program, OR have completed 15 university credit hours OR their equivalents from other recognized post-secondary institutions. The 15 credit hours must be completed by the end of the Winter Semester, April 2017 and should include six credit hours in English such as 1080, 1101, 1102, 1103 and/or 1110, six credit hours in Psychology such as 1000 and 1001, and three credit hours in Sociology, either 1000 or 2000. Other related educational qualifications may be considered. Applicants must be of high moral and ethical character and be capable of projecting a positive police role model to the community. Applicants must meet employment standards as stated in the RNC Act and participate in a selection process which involves screening, physical fitness testing, interview, polygraph, psychological assessment, medical assessment, reference checking, background investigation and Memorial University’s screening process. Police Officer positions with the RNC are considered “Positions of Trust” and require integrity and a high ethical standard. Dishonesty in any stage may result in your immediate dismissal from the application process. Successful candidates will be required to enroll in and complete the Police Studies Diploma Program offered by Memorial University beginning in September 2017. The program consists of two academic semesters followed by practical training at the RNC. Applicants must also meet the standards set by Memorial University for entry into the Police Studies Diploma Program. Further details on the diploma program and on admission criteria to Memorial University are available at the following: http://www.mun.ca/regoff/calendar/sectionNo=ARTS-0307. Upon successful completion of the Police Studies Diploma Program, candidates will be eligible for employment at the RNC. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Friday, November 18, 2016. Information for Applicants: Application packages are available on-line at www.rnc.gov.nl.ca, at the Human Resource Secretariat, Strategic Staffing Division 50 Mundy Pond Road (Public Service Commission Building) or at any RNC detachment. For further information contact (709)729-0130 or [email protected]. Applicants must fully complete the RNC application package and clearly demonstrate that they meet all of the qualifications. Failure to do so may result in an applicant being screened out of the competition. Completed applications should be forwarded in person or by mail to: RNC POLICE CONSTABLE RECRUIT TRAINING PROGRAM Human Resource Secretariat, Strategic Staffing Division 50 Mundy Pond Road, PO Box 8700 St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6 1 Police Constable Recruit Application Class of 2017-2018 Privacy Notice The personal information collected will be used to assess and screen Applications to the Police Constable Recruit Training Program with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. Use of the information will adhere to Newfoundland and Labrador's Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For recruitment information, call (709) 729-0130 or check the website at www.rnc.gov.nl.ca/recruiting. This Application is to be used only during a call for applications for the Police Constable Recruit Training Program. This application must be handwritten by the applicant in clear and legible writing. Please use blue ink. All questions must be answered. Where the question is not applicable, mark N/A. If you require additional space, attach a separate sheet. All information supplied is subject to verification by investigation. Dishonesty at any stage may result in your immediate dismissal. Complete addresses, including postal codes must be provided for each address given. An essential component in the selection process for the RNC is a background investigation. Information gathered will be used to assess the suitability of the applicant for a career in policing. There will be a security check on applicants and members of their families and associates. Information received will be held in the strictest confidence by the RNC Recruiting team. All of the following must be submitted with your completed and signed application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out. Please read carefully. Photocopy of Birth Certificate and/or Canadian Citizenship or permanent resident of Canada documentation Photocopy of Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or documented proof of SIN from Revenue Canada Photocopy of Valid Driver’s Licence Signed Authorization for the Release of Information Form and Acknowledgement and Declaration Form RNC Vision Standards Form (must be signed and dated after the date applications become available in September 2016 and before applications close in November 2016) Current resume with education and employment background clearly demonstrated Transcripts from all Colleges and Universities. If you are currently completing the required courses, please attach your current class schedule as verification of enrollment Two Passport Sized Photos (approx. 2x2 inches) 2 PERSONAL INFORMATION LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME(S) FULL MAILING ADDRESS CITY PROVINCE POSTAL CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER TELEPHONE TELEPHONE DATE OF BIRTH Y/M/D (HOME) NUMBER (CELL) (BUSINESS) EMAIL ADDRESS If at any time you NAME CHANGED FROM NAME CHANGED DATE OF CHANGE have used a surname TO Y/M/D or given name other than the one listed above, list change. MUN STUDENT NUMBER, IF APPLICABLE REASON FOR NAME CHANGE DRIVER’S LICENCE # DATE OF ISSUE Y/M/D PROVINCE CLASS(ES) RECRUITMENT INFORMATION How did you learn of the RNC’s recruitment initiative? RNC Website RNC Facebook page RNC Twitter MUN Website Human Resource Secretariat, Online Job Portal Newspaper Advertisement Newscast Radio Advertisement Information Session RNC Member _________________ RNC Cadet ___________________ Other (Please Indicate Source)___________________ 3 Have you ever applied for employment with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary or any other policing agency? (i.e. RCMP, OPP, Halifax Regional, etc.) No Yes Which agency? ________________________________________________ When did you apply? (List all attempts) _________________________________ What was the outcome of your previous applications? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATIONAL PRE-REQUISITES Admission to the Police Studies Diploma Program is limited and competitive. Applicants for the Diploma Program must go through the multiple step recruitment process and be accepted as recruit cadets of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. They must also satisfy the general admission requirements of Memorial University and normally have the following educational background. Applicants must be a graduate of a degree program, OR have completed 15 university credit hours OR their equivalents from other recognized post- secondary institutions. The 15 credit hours must be completed by the end of the Winter Semester, April 2017 and should include six credit hours in English such as 1080, 1101, 1102, 1103 and/or 1110, six credit hours in Psychology such as 1000 and 1001, and three credit hours in Sociology, either 1000 or 2000. Other related educational qualifications may be considered. Final acceptance as a recruit cadet, following pre-selection, is therefore contingent on the assessment of a formal application for admission to Memorial University and confirmation by the university of eligibility for the Diploma Program in Police Studies. Further details on the Diploma Program and on admission criteria to Memorial University are available at www.mun.ca/arts/diploma/police. Have you completed the following courses/program? Degree Program Yes No To Be Completed by_______________ Other Post Secondary Program Yes No To Be Completed by_______________ Six credit hours in English Yes No To Be Completed by_______________ Six credit hours in Psychology Yes No To Be Completed by_______________ Three credit hours in Sociology Yes No To Be Completed by_______________ Transcripts from all Colleges and Universities are to be included with your application. If you are currently in the process of completing the required courses, please attach your current class schedule as verification of enrollment. 4 EDUCATION HISTORY HIGH SCHOOL NAME OF SCHOOL CITY DIPLOMA OBTAINED GED OBTAINED UNIVERSITY NAME OF SCHOOL CITY PROGRAM COURSE, MAJOR/MINOR START DATE FINISH DATE YYYY MM YYYY MM LENGTH OF COURSE GRADE POINT AVERAGE CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA OR DEGREE AWARDED? (If no, provide details) UNIVERSITY NAME OF SCHOOL CITY PROGRAM COURSE, MAJOR/MINOR START DATE FINISH DATE YYYY MM YYYY MM LENGTH OF COURSE GRADE POINT AVERAGE CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA