The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is hiring experienced police officers and is recruiting candidates for a Cadet Training Program.
Whether you’re looking for a fulfilling career, meaningful work, strong sense of community, or supportive team, we have it all! At the RNC, we prioritize the well-being of both our community and our people.
Salary and Benefits
The RNC offers salaries that are competitive with all police services in the country. They are on a graduated scale, based on years of service. The annual constable base salary ranges from $61,487.46 to $114.776.59 as set out in the Collective Agreement. RNC officers have the opportunity to add to their base salary through a variety of programs:
- Overtime
- Court time on days off
- Callback
- Statutory holidays
Benefits
The RNC provides a great benefits package to employees and their families. Paid vacation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, professional development opportunities and employee assistance programs are just a sample of what we offer to improve quality of life and well-being for our employees.
Vacation
- 1-10 years of service; 120 hours of vacation
- 11-20 years of service; 160 hours of vacation
- 20+ years of service; 200 hours of vacation
Health Insurance
A variety of benefits are provided to you and your insured dependents under the group health insurance program.
This plan provides benefits for you and your insured dependents including:
- Semi Private Hospital Benefit
- Extended Health Benefit
- Prescription Drug Benefit
- Emergency Ambulance Benefit
- Out-of-Province Benefit
- Non-Emergency Transportation Benefit
- Vision Care Benefit
Life Insurance
In the event of your death, you are insured for a life insurance benefit equal to two times your current annual salary payable to the beneficiary you have appointed on your Group Enrollment Card. Other life insurance benefits include: Dependent Life Insurance; Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Group Travel Insurance.
Professional Development Opportunities
The RNC promotes and fosters an environment of lifelong learning and continued professional development. The RNC has developed partnerships with Memorial University, the Canadian Police College as well as other educational institutions to provide employees with opportunities to enhance professional, managerial and leadership competencies.
Employee Assistance Program
Job performance is directly related to the health and well-being of RNC employees and their families. The Employee Assistance Program is a joint program of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association and the Government Managers’ Association. Confidential counseling is provided for employees and their immediate family members who have personal problems which are affecting, or which have the potential to affect, work performance.
Maternity/Adoption/Parental Supplemental Allowance
A police officer who has been granted maternity/adoption/parental leave without pay may be entitled to receive a Supplemental Allowance of 93 per cent of the police officer’s weekly rate for up to 17 weeks.
RNC Daycare
RNC Police officers have priority for positions at the in-house child care facility, the Fort Townshend Child Care Center.