Police in Northern B.C. are dispatching a call to the public.
The North District RCMP's emergency communications centre (OCC) is hiring 9-1-1 operators and dispatchers for their telecommunications team based at the regional headquarters in Prince George.
The hiring process for the OCC requires a series of steps for those interested. The first step is to attend a career presentation meeting, and one has been scheduled for Saturday at 9 a.m. at North District RCMP Headquarters located at 4020 5th Avenue (at Ospika Boulevard).
The basic requirements for an RCMP telecommunications position are:
- Proof of high school graduation or equivalent;
- Approved typing certificate with a minimum 40 words per minute (error rate less than 5 per cent);
- Must be a Canadian citizen;
- Must be 19 years or older;
- Must be willing to work shift work including nights, weekends and holidays;
- Must attend a full-time seven-week training program at the Pacific Region Training Centre in Chilliwack followed by a full-time apprenticeship program (approximately six months) in Prince George.
Before anyone is hired to work in the OCC a candidate will have to take fill out an aptitude form, be interviewed by a panel of police telecommunications professionals, pass an RCMP security clearance, and pass a medical/psychological evaluation. It takes several months to complete all stages.
There is no need to bring any documentation to the career presentation meeting, but your attendance must be booked in advance by leaving a message at 250-561-4509.
