RCMP

[YC]

Well,I still don't know which one I will end up with.
Don't vote me off,I know you guys are kind enough ^_^

[rebel2232]

Dear All,

I have come to fully realize that I should not have been successful in the interview last week. Some of my comments posted here were out of anger for the silly mistakes that I had made in the past. Over this past week, I have thought about what the future holds for me and whether I should continue to try and pursue a career in law enforcement. The result…YES! I know that I would make a good cop. In doing so, I have decided to pretty much drop my closest friends (the pot smokers). This was a very difficult decision for me, however if I want to pursue this career it needs to be done. I have decided to continue with my current volunteer commitment as I enjoy it immensely. I’m also exploring the possibility of volunteering with troubled youth at a youth centre. I know this doesn’t make up for my past but hopefully that I might be able to make a positive impact on someone heading down the wrong path, like I did in my past.

I request that you all keep my past discussions about my interview experience in the past. I would like to finally put this to a close and focus on the future from here on out.

Thank you,


Reb


PS - Best of luck to all of you where ever you are in your long journey to depot.

[macguy9]

See rebel, that's why you will make a great cop eventually. You're obviously a mature, levelheaded individual who learns from the past.

When you get through depot (not if), I would be honoured to serve by your side.

That is, of course, assuming I get there myself.

[macguy9]

Wow, they're really picking up the pace here in BC. I got a call last night, they already want to set up my RMSIG time.

This speedy process is really unusual. Welcome, but unusual.

[Jag]

Reb

Bravo! You have got the right attitude. It takes a lot of courage to make such decisions!


A little update on my process. As some of you will recall, I was requested to do a "Stall Exam" by RCMP Health after my intital Psyc. Exam. Therefore, I went to see the "company" Psychiatrist today. Basically, the Stall Exam is the same as your initial exam except it comes with a different set of directions. The directions developed by Dr. Stall, asks the candidate to be less guarded. This prevents the results from coming back as "defensive" which in turn makes it easier for the Psychiatrist to read.

In the theme of learning from others mistakes! If you have not done your Psych. Exam yet, be less guarded and be open. It is very easy to get into the mode of over analyzing the questions. As another "Guest" had said on this forum, try not to over read the questions.

A little contribution to your sanity! ;D Jag

[therecruit1]

Jag, Thanks for the info on the "stall exam", I hope I won't have to do it.
My background is all most completed , there is only a couple of people left for them to contact. Hopefully I'll hear back about my medical soon.

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[Dragon]

Hello all,
Just wondering if anyone here ever took part in the auxiliary program?? I'm in the process of doing auxiliary work here with the RCMP. I wonder what type of training you get to do ? I'm looking foward to it, it will keep me focused until I write the RPAT again in Nov 2004 and score a 4.99 LOL .................

Tim

[Boyscout]

Dragon

Being a Aux/Reserve constable didn't help me at my interview. I had my file manager put me on the top of his list to send me to depot. He said my file was the best he has seen in a long while. But the Cst who did my RMSI didn't see things that way. Even though I scored 4.30 on the rpat, 3.20 on the pare. Two years post sec,
reserve const, plus three years volunteering with the local rcmp detachment etc, ya da ya
But what hurt me is that I am in my mid thirties and a DINK , Dual Income No Kids...even though I am finacially secure and can go without pay for six months while at depot, he failed me...why....well....I really believe that it came down to my material possessions. He had a hard time with all my toys...all paid for mind you...but ok, I do have some toys..a nice house worth 250,000, not mortgage free yet, but getting there...a couple of vehicles, ahh mm, and some more toys ...he came up with a lousy excuse not to pass me. I was in total shock and dismay. My file manager was even shocked.
All I am saying is that, just because you maybe an Aux/Res const. doesn't always help you..even all the training that I went through. Peppered spayed, tazered, all the running and ground fighting...did the POPAT in 3.22,
Doesn't mean a g** d** thing. If the person across from you is jealous or just doesn't like the way you look, kiss your dreams goodbye..I have no respect for the rcmp anymore, probably won't for quite some time.
I am through with the rcmp process. Put my life on hold for three years for them, and to get tossed out like that is BS
Don't get too focused on the rcmp, there are alot of munci departments that are hiring, give them a look see.

Just my two cents

[Another Guest]

Boyscout,

"file manager put you at the top of the list to depot" before being interviewed? Come on. You don't even have a file manager prior to the interview, it is a recruiting clerk (civilian employee) that organizes your file to pass on to the interviewer.

"best file he had seen in a long time" Get real. Your 'resume' looks similar to many applicants.

Being in your 30's is not a negative....look at recruiting stats, average age is 27-28 at Depot. Having two incomes would make you financially stable....if you are responsible ofcourse. So these two reasons for not passing are just silly.

I think you got removed from the process for other reasons....don't do the bitter thing an blame it on the rcmp. I don't want to slam you on anything, but come on, the interviewer isn't going to be "jealous" or "not like you because the way you look". It makes no sense.

Your post was enough to convince me that you are not the right type of person to join the rcmp too.

[Jag]

Boyscout,

I would be curious to find out, how your interview turned into a discussion of your toys? Did you bring up the toys and could that have given the Interviewer the wrong impression. I am sure you know where I am going with this. I don't believe they make it a habit to discuss your net worth.

On another note, maybe you are simply over qualified for the position.

Jag

[Boyscout]

It was brought up in the first interview..your financies..which is fine, thats what that interview is about. yeah ok I got this, that and ya da ya big deal I thought...Your past history on stuff, your present situation, no biggie..passed it.
But it was brought up again in the secound interview. I didn't mention any of it. I was kind of shocked that it was brought up again....anyhow end result...c'ya
so thats that...

[Boyscout]

Another Guest

You don't know Jack s**t

[guest]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Why is it so hard for you new applicants to accept that the hiring practices of the RCMP (and other muni forces) is fundamentaly flawed? The flaws are eveident during many portions of the process where it comes down to one persons opinion or decision as to whether you continue. Portions such as the poly, the interviews (for the RCMP), the psyc exam, the background investigation (RCMP), etc. You could go in for your interview and catch the interviewer on a bad day and you are screwed for life. The police are human and susceptible to letting emotions and personal beliefs affect their decision making. It is brutul that your application can come down to one persons opinion.

Then you get someone like JAG saying that "judging by the tone of your post I can see why you where deferred". BS JAG. As an applicant you do put your life on hold for the RCMP. You change your life, start warning family that you might be going, start selling your house and cars to afford the training, cash in RRSP's, etc. Then you get the deferral letter for some BS reason... Of course you are going to be angry, damn angry and hate everything about that force.

You people here are sure quick to judge and throw stones here on this board. Wait until you glass house comes crashing around you and we will see if you are still so warm and fuzzy towards the recruiting department.

[Maverick]

Boyscout, I would like to know what the "lame excuse" was that the interviewer gave you, if you are willing to share it. Maybe you should take what they said to heart and not look for people to blame. How did you fare on the competencies, did they tell you you're examples we're all great? I am sure there was a legitimate reason. Either way, I don't think you're the first (or the last) person to come out of a deferral looking for excuses or people to blame, some people handle rejection well, learn from what the interviewer said and succeed the second time around. If you lost respect for the RCMP because they deferred you, you couldn't have had a lot of respect for them in the first place. Good luck in the future, but try to look at the reasons they gave you and improve on them.