All experienced officer transfers begin their career at VicPD in Patrol. Once two years in Patrol has been completed, officers may transfer to specialty units in accordance with departmental career path guidelines.
Job Description:
- Uniform position, may include plain clothes work as required
- High visibility focused enforcement of Criminal Laws, Federal and Provincial Statutes and Municipal Bylaws
- Conduct patrols by foot or vehicle and liaise with diverse community members
- Work collaboratively with other VicPD teams to develop plans and strategies to address operational priorities, solve and prevent crime
- Work 12-hour rotational shifts (two day shifts, followed by two night shifts, followed by four days off)
- Effectively communicate with members of the community and possess strong de-escalation skills.
- Where reasonable and necessary, use proportional force in accordance with VicPD Policy, the Criminal Code and the National Use of Force Framework to apprehend offenders and protect the public.
- Conduct Person / Vehicle / Traffic control as required
- Assist the BC Coroner with sudden death investigations
- Achieve and maintain qualifications as per Department Policy and Provincial Policing Standards
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
- Graduate of a recognized police academy in Canada
- Able to pass the Occupational Health Assessment (fitness and functional movement testing)
- Vision/Hearing standards at the recruit level
- Possess a valid class 5 BC Driver’s Licence or equivalent from another province
Preferred Qualifications:
- Self-motivated and possess strong interpersonal skills
- Able to work effectively in a team environment and when working alone
- Ability to effectively communicate and liaise with various community members
- Ability to solve and manage complex problems
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with members of our diverse communities including: youth, unhoused persons, marginalized and high-risk individuals
Skills Required
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
- Graduate of a recognized police academy in Canada
- Able to pass the Occupational Health Assessment (fitness and functional movement testing)
- Vision and hearing standards at the recruit level
- Possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence or equivalent from another province
- Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and when working alone
- Effective communication and liaison skills with diverse community members
- Ability to solve and manage complex problems
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse and high-risk community members
What We Do
The Victoria Police Department, established in 1858, is the oldest police force west of the Great Lakes. It serves the City of Victoria and the Township of Esquimalt in British Columbia. The department's mission is to deliver excellence in public safety through engagement, prevention, and innovative policing, working toward its strategic vision of 'A Safer Community Together' with professionalism, compassion, and integrity.
