Suitable applicants who successfully meet the Physical Ability Requirement Evaluation (PARE) requirements may be invited to an interview with the RNC Selection Board. The board consists of two interviewers; a senior member of the RNC serving as a subject matter expert in policing, and a Staffing Specialist with the RNC serving to ensure the entire recruitment process remains free from bias, objective, and merit-based.
To best prepare for the interview, applicants are encouraged to review the RNC Police Cadet Competencies, as well as the RNC Core Values, described below.
RNC Police Cadet Competencies
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Applicants must show superior verbal and non-verbal skills including; diplomacy, active listening skills, effective body language, report writing, and de-escalation techniques. Applicants must show they are able to build relationships in difficult circumstances by utilizing interpersonal skills and showing sensitivity and empathy where needed. Applicants must demonstrate articulation, courteousness, confidentiality, and the ability to work through issues to diffuse tense situations.
COLLABORATION
Applicants must be able to work effectively within a team and with community members. They must embrace diversity while working through barriers to build relationships. Applicants must place the needs of the RNC before self, while working with, and respecting the needs and contributions of others to accomplish goals.
LEADERSHIP
The art of influencing others to achieve a desired result. A leader is someone who inspires others while portraying high ethical and professional standards. They are role models who willingly accept responsibility and are accountable. They build partnerships while recognizing the contributions and successes of others.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Applicants must utilize critical thinking and follow due process. They think on their feet while analyzing a situation and develop workable courses of action. They are decisive in fluid situations. They work through issues to resolve conflict at the lowest levels and are accountable for actions taken.
RESILIENCE
The capacity to maintain a stable performance by thriving in a stressful environment. Resiliency is not about coping with a singular event, but rather adapting to the culture and lifestyle of the policing profession. Applicants must show how they manage stress through building relationships and seeking help when needed.
DISCIPLINE
Applicants must demonstrate tenacity and self-restraint in difficult circumstances. They must be fit for work – being able to safely and acceptably perform assigned duties without any limitations or impairment due to the use or after-effects of alcohol, legal or illegal drugs, medications or any other substances. Both as an individual and within a group, applicants must show self-constraint, understand boundaries and ensure the organization comes first. The RNC is a rules based organization; recruit applicants must show accountability. They must act in a conscientious manner, demonstrate focus and have great personal drive.
INITATIVE
Applicants must show they are proactive, self-motivated, and demonstrate adaptability in fluid situations. They have strong organizational skills and know how to adjust work priorities. They must be able to regularly document and manage files. They work under minimum supervision. Applicants must be able to employ situational awareness and anticipate courses of action; should be effective in the provision of their duties and be willing to assist others.
PROFESSIONALISM
Applicants must show great personal conduct and perform duties in an expeditious and conscientious manner. They are guided by their ethics; their words and deeds reflecting the RNC Core Values. They present a high level of deportment and command attention and respect.
WORK ETHIC
Policing is a fast paced environment. Applicants must show commitment, personal drive, focus and motivation. By being tenacious they stay with a position or plan of action until a desired objective is achieved or is no longer reasonably attainable.
Core Values
Integrity
We are honest, trustworthy and always strive to do what is right
Respect
We treat each other and those we serve with dignity and compassion
Teamwork
We work in partnership with each other and the community to achieve our goals
Pride
We take pride in ourselves, our community and the quality of services we provide
Professionalism
We are committed to maintaining high standards of conduct, expertise, and training