Are you and Experience Officer?
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As a member of the Victoria Police Department you will experience the challenges and rewards of big-city policing in a vibrant smaller city.
A year-round tourist destination for millions of visitors, Victoria offers average temperatures between 4C and 24C. Rather than dealing with cold and snow in the winter, or heat and humidity in the summer, you will be working in a city where mild ocean breezes keep the air clean, yet excellent skiing is a few hours away at Mount Washington. Victoria is a bike-friendly, walkable, fitness-oriented community where outdoor recreation of all kinds is close by.
Discover The 80-Factor
The only thing better than working in Victoria is retiring early to enjoy it. If you're coming from Ontario, you might be surprised to find out that you can retire once you achieve a combination of age and years of service that equal 80 years.
1. Pre-requisites
Cover Letter and Resume
All potential applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume here. Provide your complete address, with postal code, and your valid email address. It is important that the cover letter outlines why you are applying to the Victoria Police Department, especially if you are living out of jurisdiction. All cover letters and resumes will be reviewed after which all applicants will be contacted by a member of the recruitment team.
Qualified Programs
In order to qualify for the experienced officer program in BC, candidates must have completed their basic police training at one of the following training centres:
- Justice Institute of BC
- RCMP Training Academy (Depot)
- Ontario Police College
- Chief Crowfoot Learning Centre (Calgary Police Service)
- Edmonton Police Service, Basic Recruit Training
- Lethbridge College
- Winnipeg Police Service, Police Recruit Training Academy
- Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
- Saskatchewan Police College
- École Nationale de Police du Québec
- Atlantic Police Academy
- Canadian Forces Military Police Academy
Experienced officer applicants must have been a serving police officer for a Canadian police agency in the preceding 36 months.
2. Initial Screening
This interview is conducted by the VicPD Recruiting Team and is based on all of the information the applicant has provided. This interview focuses on general suitability, life experience, integrity and assesses the next step in your hiring process. You do not need to prepare anything for this interview.
3. Secondary Screening
Interviews
Behavioral-based interviews focus on the life skills, experience and abilities of the applicant. Applicants should prepare answers using the STAR (Situation – Task – Actions – Result) format. Below are the behavioural competencies that the Victoria Police are looking for when recruiting police officers:
- Adaptability
- Ethical Accountability & Responsibility
- Interactive Communication
- Organizational Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Risk Management
- Stress Tolerance
- Teamwork
- Written Skills
Documentation Request
If you are deemed suitable you will be given access to the application package. You must include all requested documents as outlined in the application package and incomplete packages will not be processed.
Psychological Testing
Applicants will be required to attend an identified Victoria Police selected psychologist office for an interview and written testing, and arrangements for a virtual meeting can be made for out of town candidates. This testing is paid for by VicPD.
Polygraph Test
This is a continuation of the Polygraph Integrity Questionnaire and is administered In Victoria, BC by a trained professional qualified in the use of a polygraph.
4. Final Screening
HR Interview
The final interview with the candidates who have succeeded in the previous stages is with the Human Resources Division Staff Sergeant and Director. This behavioural-based interview focuses on questions which allow candidates to showcase their communication skills, ability to problem solve, and explain why they are a competitive candidate for the VicPD team.
Occupational Health Assessment
Conducted at Victoria Police Department’s expense, you will attend a health assessment company in Vancouver to ensure you are able to carry out the occupational requirements of the job as a constable.
Background Investigation
An extensive background investigation is conducted with regards to references submitted and others. An investigator contacts friends, family members, past and present employers and neighbors, and validates the candidate’s resume.
4. Final Screening
The Chief Constable or designate makes the final decision on offer of employment.
