A good age to apply

[OPPWANNABE]

I was just wondering how old the typical "new recruit" usually is? When I am done college I will only be 21. Realisticaly, is there any chance of being hired at 21? Is it even worth trying or should I simply wait a few years and then try? I am especially interested in hearing from Canadian officers since these are the departments I will be applying to. However, any input from anyone is of course greatly appreciated.! Thanks in advance to anyone who posts!

[Barkley]

Apply!

Why ask?

Go volunteer your time in the community. Study like hell and get good grades. Work out and have fun with your life. The best applicant is a well rounded one. Tryout for the OPP auxiliary. You would get a good taste of police work in the meantime before you are hired as a regular member. No,21 is not to young if you are a mature individual.
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M.H.K

[wonderwoman]

And if your interest is OPP specific you should be talking to them now!!! They have been interviewing over the past month......

[OPPWANNABE]

Thanks all for the replies. I figured I would get that type of response so I will try and take the advice! As for OPP specifically, I have decided to be broad in my search for employment. Besides, Im not to sure I meet the vision requirements for most Ontario agencies ( they are the hardest in North America!) So, I have been looking into agencies across Canada and even some in the down south. Nonetheless, thanks for the input, I really do appreciate it!

[Barkley]

Talk to your eye Dr. then go talk to the RCMP.
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M.H.K

[wonderwoman]

And Barkley has a good point in joining the auxiliary.......