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Eligibility
The British Columbia Police are one of the first law enforcement agencies, established in 1958. In order to join the British Columbia Police, there were minimum qualifications that one must-have.
- Either be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident
- Completed secondary education
- At least one year of post-secondary education (preferably graduated with a university degree or college diploma)
- Physically fit
- Good people skills
- Observant, calm, and detail-oriented.
In addition to these, you must possess good judgment skills, good communication skills, and be a problem solver.
The BC Police force are expected to protect people, identify and prevent crimes, and perform other duties aimed at maintaining law and order. BC Police are expected to work in different settings, indoors and outdoors, in shifts, at the scene of accidents or crime scenes.
Salary for BC Police Officer
The average salary for a Police Officer is $92,475
Application Process
British Columbia takes prides in the difficulty of the recruitment program.
In addition to the written test, there is a physical test where you are required to run 2.4 kilometers in twelve minutes, an evaluation interview, a private life questionnaire, a polygraph test, medical exam and a background investigation
Occupational Outlook
There are approximately 300 new jobs fill every year and an expected 2,960 in the next 10 years
Registration
To register, you must attend an information hearing at the Justice Institute of British Columbia. This is the only place to get the application form. Fill out the form and submit to the police department.
There is no charge for the information session, the application form or the entrance exam
Format and Contents
The JIBC Police Entrance test is a multiple choice exam with two section, English and Mathematics. The questions are grade 12 level. The test must be completed in 2 hours.
English
This includes grammar, speech, comprehension and composition.
Mathematics
- Basic arithmetic operations
- Decimals, fractions and percent
- Equations including quadratic, linear and inequalities
- Polynomials; the candidate will be tested on the basic operations of polynomials including addition, subtractions, simplifying, factorizing.
- Simultaneous equation
- Proper algorithms and its applications.
- Coordinate planes
Memory and Recall
The test is used to assess your ability to recall details. You are shown pictures of, for example, a busy street scene, or restaurant, followed by questions about details from the pictures.
Short essay questions
In this section, you are required to write briefly answers to questions you are asked. They are mostly life application questions that would test your problem-solving ability
Scoring
All sections carry equal marks. However, they are all very relevant in the acceptance . The pass mark for the test is 65%, which guarantees entry to the next level which is physical test.
Calculators
For the JIBC exam, calculators are not allowed. The test emphasizes memory test and your ability to reason. Mobile phones and other electronic devices are not permitted.
Other Tests
You are required to take tests for strength, physical agility, vision, and fitness.
You are also required to take Psychological tests.
After recruitment, a six-month police training is provided by the Police Academy in the Justice Institute of BC. The length of the training may be reduced if you have previous experience in law enforcement.
Other Info
Test takers are advised to dressed decently for the exam. The test centers on memory, thinking and recall ability, problem-solving abilities, basic knowledge of mathematics and English, but also on the personality and image of the applicant.
You must be in the test venue for check in at least ten minutes before the exam starts.
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Contents
Getting Started
How this study guide is organized
The BC Police Study Plan
Making a Study Schedule
Reading Comprehension
Self-Assessment
Answer Key
Help with Reading Comprehension
Main Idea and Supporting Details
Drawing Inferences And Conclusions
Memory
Self-Assessment
Memorization and Memory Tricks
Using Mnemonics
Memory Questions
Answer Key
English
Self-Assessment
Answer Key
English Tutorials
Capitalization
Colons and Semicolons
Commas
Quotation Marks
Common English Usage Mistakes
Subject Verb Agreement
Mathematics
Self-Assessment
Answer Key
Basic Math Video Tutorials
Fraction Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts
Converting Fractions to Decimals
Solving One-Variable Linear Equations
Solving Two-Variable Linear Equations
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Multiplying and Dividing Polynomials
Simplifying Polynomials
Factoring Polynomials
Quadratic equations
Percent Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts
Exponents: Tips, Shortcuts & Tricks
Types of Word Problems
Practice Questions Set 1
Answer Key 181
Practice Questions Set 2
Answer Key
Conclusion
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Date Published: Thursday, February 13th, 2020
Date Modified: Thursday, February 18th, 2021
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