Armourer

Armourer

Regular, Part Time

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is Surrey’s new municipal police agency. On November 29, 2024, SPS became the police of jurisdiction, and assumed responsibility and command for policing and law enforcement in Surrey. SPS is working to redefine policing with innovative new approaches and community-based solutions. It’s an exciting time as SPS continues to expand our team with talented people who want to help shape the future of policing in Surrey. To date we’ve hired over 550 police officers and over 450 civilian support staff and will grow to be one of the largest independent police services in Canada. Since day one, SPS has been intentional about building a culture that is inclusive, respectful and supportive, with a strong focus on employee wellness and career development.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Surrey Police Service (SPS) has an exciting opportunity for an Armourer to join our Training and Development Division, within the Corporate Services Bureau.  Reporting to the Staff Sergeant, Operational Skills Section, the incumbent performs specialized technical work in firearms inspection, maintenance and repair.  The incumbent is responsible for servicing, completing maintenance, evaluating, and testing a variety of firearms, weapons and related inventory, and completes related administrative work to ensure all service firearms are operational, serviced and ready for issue. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.  The incumbent exercises considerable independence of judgment within established policies and procedures.

Schedule / Hours of Work

This is an on-site position and the anticipated schedule for this position will be determined by operational needs. The base full-time hour for this position is 35 hours/week. Please note, the hours are subject to change based on operational needs and adherence to the Collective Agreement.  Warehouse and office environment.  Lifting heavy objects may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Services a variety of firearms, weapons and related inventory. 
• Diagnoses and repairs related mechanical issues.
• Inspects and tests inventory of firearms.
• Uses a variety of specialized tools including but not limited to a drill press and grinder.
• Schedules maintenance per guidelines including diagnosing mechanical problems and replacing parts. 
• Maintains contacts with technical representatives of major firearms and ammunition manufacturers.
• Evaluates firearms, ammunition, and associated equipment.
• Maintains inventory of firearms, parts and inventory related to the work.
• Performs repairs to reloading equipment and firearms.
• Completes destruction of related inventory in accordance with policy.
• Performs examination of firearms for investigative units
• Provides recommendations, information and direction to staff and internal/external stakeholders. 
• Acts as a resource as it relates to the work.
• Develops and maintains records, files and documentation.
• Provides expert court evidence, opinion and testimony as needed. 
• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of the grade 12, supplemented by Canadian Restricted Firearms Course and Canadian Firearms Licence.

Five years of related experience including firearms maintenance and repair and armourer experience with Glock and Colt platforms. 

Special Municipal Constable status. 

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. 

All applicants must obtain and maintain the required police security clearance throughout their employment with SPS, which includes a mandatory polygraph examination.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Surrey Police Service offers a comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental coverage, a defined benefit pension through the Municipal Pension Plan, generous vacation entitlements, and ongoing professional development. Employees also benefit from short-term and long-term coverage, travel and life insurance, discounted access to City of Surrey recreation facilities, and a dedicated Employee Services team providing personal and family support. With a strong focus on well-being, career growth, and work-life balance, SPS is committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace. Note – Eligible regular part-time employees who work a minimum of 21 hours per week qualify for the above-mentioned benefits. Leave-related benefits—including vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, and retirement/severance allowance—will be prorated based on the employee’s average hours worked.

• This is a unionized position, represented by CUPE 402.
• The salary range is $46.89/hour - $53.04/hour (pay grade 25).

Applications must be submitted through our online Careers page. This posting will remain open until 11:55pm on September 25, 2026; however, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as the posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is selected.

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Thank you for your interest in working with SPS. We pride ourselves on hiring members that model the mission, vision, and values of SPS through unquestioned integrity and sustaining a visible, credible, inclusive, and respected profile.