Detective Constable - Gang Crime Team

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 have hired over 615 police officers and 500 civilian support staff. As we continue to hire exceptional individuals, SPS 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.

The Gang Crime Team Detective Constables work in partnership with stakeholders, front line officers, and other policing agencies (including Integrated Teams), to address complex criminal matters through evidence and intelligence gathering utilizing conventional and covert investigative techniques.

Detective Constables are required to meet and maintain the highest professional standards required of their role, by conducting themselves in a manner reflective of the SPS Motto, Mission, Vision and Core Values. They have a strong work ethic and are committed to a community-based policing model that looks beyond immediate issues and searches for realistic longer-term answers to complex community and social issues and emerging risks and trends, specific to Uniformed Gang Enforcement.

• As a uniformed gang crime investigator, develop and implement strategies for gathering intelligence and evidence relating to criminal investigations.

• Conduct interviews, examine records, draft judicial authorizations, and perform electronic file management and disclosure as required.

• Comfortable dealing with gang members who may be hostile/violent during police interactions.

• At times, work in a plainclothes capacity in support of Investigative Services Bureau.

• Execute search warrants and conduct high risk vehicle stops in accordance with SPS Policy and Procedures.

• Provide initial and ongoing response to a wide range of incidents that may include complex and confrontational situations, assessing risk, threats, and harm to determine a proportionate response in line with the law, and SPS policy and procedures.

• Enforce the Inadmissible Patrons Program in licensed establishments that participate in this program.

• Provide investigational and tactical support to Surrey Police Service investigations involving gang members and their affiliates.

• Promote programs aimed at deterring youth involvement in the gang lifestyle.

• Assist individuals in exiting gang life.

• Engage with victims, witnesses, suspects, and vulnerable persons, in accordance with equality, diversity, and human rights considerations.

• Gather and handle information, intelligence, and evidence, from a variety of sources, in line with legislation, and SPS policies and procedures.

• Understand and support the Bureau’s priorities while working toward the long-range visions of the SPS.

• Support and foster a respectful and inclusive workplace.

• Prepare and justify judicial authorizations including Search Warrants and Production Orders.

• Fit for duty.

• Willing to work early / late afternoon shifts on a permanent basis.

• Has attended and has successfully completed the required police training from a recognized police academy as per the BCPPS. See link: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/law-crime-and-justice/criminal-justice/police/standards/2-2-1p-exemption-process.pdf.
• As per the BCPPS, retired police officers with less then three (3) years into retirement are eligible to apply (providing they had successfully completed the required police training from a recognized police academy, as noted above).

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience submitting Reports to Crown Counsel (RTCC).

• Experience conducting interviews.

• 1^st Class Constable

PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS

•  Experience working in a Gang Enforcement or Investigative Unit.

• Experience conducting Proceeds of Crime / Asset Forfeiture / and CDSA investigations.

• Experience with Duty to Warn notifications.

• Confidential Informant Handling Course (or equivalent).

• Experience authoring judicial authorizations.

• Surveillance course though JIBC or equivalent.

• Ongoing and demonstrated interest in conducting gang crime investigations.

• Above average tactical skills / awareness (subjective and / or objective). 

 Conditions Of Employment

• Successful applicant must obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance.

• Successful applicant must provide proof of qualifications.

• Successful applicant must be fully operational and fit for duty. This includes the following abilities and requirements:

• Licensed and able to operate a police vehicle and attend calls for service.
• Qualified and able to use issued force options as and when required (i.e. baton, OC, firearm).
• Trained and able to engage the public in a variety of circumstances, including physical contact if required.
• Able to wear protective equipment, including body armour.
• Be available to be on call as required to support operations.

Please note:

Substantive Corporals who are hired as Constables with SPS will be paid at 115% of SPS’s First Class Constable rate, providing they have at least eight years of policing service. They may also apply for SPS’s Sergeant Promotion Process without participating in the Sergeant Qualification Process, providing they pass the SPS Sergeant Exam and apply for promotion within five years of joining SPS.

Our Values

Values of Honour, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Compassion, and Inclusiveness guide how we serve Surrey residents, engage with the community we serve, and work with each other to keep the community safe. These values are the foundation of our commitment to delivering excellence in policing service to Surrey citizens.