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.
Position Overview
Reporting
to the Sergeant, Missing Persons Team (MPT), the Detective Constable assigned
to the Missing Persons Team is responsible for conducting investigations into
medium to high-risk missing person cases, including those that are historical
and complex in nature. This role involves assessing risk, coordinating with
frontline officers, and managing investigative strategies aligned with Major
Case Management princilples.
The
Detective Constable works collaboratively with community partners, government
agencies, and other law enforcement bodies to locate missing individuals and
resolve cases with sensitivity and thoroughness. This position requires
expertise in applying trauma-informed investigative approaches, ensuring
adherence to legal standards, and preparing comprehensive investigative reports
to support case resolution and judicial processes.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
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Leads and supports missing persons
investigations through evidence collection, victim and family liaison, and
detailed Occurrence Report documentation.
•
Prepares and submits complete and accurate
documentation, evidence, and reports to support court processes and Crown
Counsel requirements, including follow-up and corroborative evidence.
•
Coordinates the collection of physical evidence
in collaboration with Forensic Identification Services and other specialized
investigative teams.
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Conducts interviews with relevant parties
including family members, friends, witnesses, and other individuals connected
to missing persons cases.
•
Manages assigned investigative files, ensuring
timely documentation, adherence to investigative standards, and application of
the Major Case Management model where appropriate.
•
Locates and supports individuals connected to
investigations, including those who may require witness protection measures or
victim support, and facilitates referrals to Victim Services as needed.
•
Prepares and obtains judicial authorizations,
including search warrants, production orders, and demand orders under the BC
Missing Persons Act.
•
Applies current investigative techniques and
evidence gathering methods, including technology-based tools such as
surveillance, digital forensics, and data analysis.
•
Secures and preserves investigative scenes
related to missing person cases, ensuring proper application of policy and an
understanding of available forensic resources.
•
Reviews sudden death and unidentified human
remains (UHR) investigations, providing investigative guidance when required to
assist in the verification of identity, locating next of kin, and ensure
linkages to any outstanding missing persons cases are made.
•
Act as a central liaison for the Coroner
Service and when necessary, assume the role of primary point of contact for
families or next of kin for sudden death or UHR investigations that become
prolonged or require additional resources.
•
Actively contributes to team effectiveness by
sharing insights, maintaining open communication, and supporting collective
decision-making and problem-solving.
•
Builds and maintains strong working
relationships with internal SPS units, external agencies, community partners,
and other stakeholders to support investigations.
•
Works within the designated shift schedule,
including participation in after-hours consultation or on-call rotations, based
on operational requirements.
Mandatory
Training Requirements
·
CPKN Introduction to Disclosure*
·
CPKN Introduction to Major Case Management*
Preferred
Training Requirements
·
PLCE
1207 | Forensic Interviewing *
·
PLCE
1210 | General Investigative Skills*
·
PLCE
1211 | Major Crimes Investigations*
·
PLCE 1212 | Search and Seizure*
*Includes
Higher Level and/or Equivalent Training Course
Mandatory
Job Experience Requirements
·
Experience
conducting investigations across a range of offences.
·
Experience conducting Missing Person
investigations.
Preferred Job Experience Requirements
·
Experience
in the above noted “Duties and Responsibilities”.
·
Previous
experience in a plain-clothes investigative unit.
·
Experience
managing routine or moderate complexity crime scenes.
·
Experience
investigating complex investigations.
·
Experience
conducting Suspect interviews.
·
Experience
authoring Judicial Authorizations.
·
Experience
testifying in Provincial and/or Supreme court.
Conditions of Employment
·
Successful applicants must obtain and maintain
the required level of security clearance.
·
Successful applicants must provide proof of
qualifications.
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 our residents, engage with our
community, and work with each other to keep our community safe. These values
are the foundation of our commitment to deliver excellence in policing services
to Surrey's citizens