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 489 police officers and 465 civilian support staff, for a total of 954 employees! 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.
Reporting to a Staff Sergeant, an SPS Sergeant is responsible for developing competencies within their team while ensuring that organizational standards are met, and objectives achieved. Sergeants are responsible for sustaining a respectful and inclusive workplace and a community-based police service that is free of discrimination, disrespectful behaviour and harassment. They co-ordinate, monitor, and respond where necessary, to front line policing activity to uphold the law, enable public safety, and build public confidence in policing in line with legal frameworks and SPS policy guidelines. Sergeants enforce federal and provincial statutes, municipal bylaws, and generally maintain law and order and prevent crime.
Sergeants model the mission, vision, and values of SPS through unquestioned integrity and the sustainment of a visible, credible, inclusive, and respected profile. 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.
As part of the Road Safety Section, the Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) Sergeant oversees the investigation of serious injury, fatal, and high-profile collisions to assist in determining criminal or civil liability, gather evidence to support charges under federal, provincial or municipal statutes, and to assist the City of Surrey and other stakeholders in identifying traffic engineering and road safety hazards and potential solutions. The CIU also investigates all SPS police-involved collisions to assist the Collision Review Board in determining Member compliance with the Motor Vehicle Act, Emergency Vehicle Driving Regulations and SPS policies.
The Collision Investigation Unit Sergeant reports to the Staff Sergeant in charge of the Road Safety Section.
- Currently hold the rank of a substantive Sergeant.
- Currently a serving police officer in Canada with a minimum of 10 years of service with exemplary police service and in good standing.
- 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.
- Minimum 12 months previous experience working in a police agency’s Traffic Section responsible for investigating motor vehicle collisions.
- Level III Collision Investigator (Forensic Collision Analyst).
- Able to demonstrate a track record of continuous development within operational policing and leadership. Preference to those with advanced educational courses or degrees.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to set out logical arguments clearly, adapting language and message to meet the needs of diverse people/audiences.
- Able to develop and motivate a team and create strong engagement of individuals with their personal and team objectives and with SPS values, behaviours and strategic priorities.
- Able to review and assess own, individual, and team performance against expected standards, providing objective and effective feedback and ensuring corrective actions are taken where necessary. Able to coach and mentor team for professional development.
- Able to plan and allocate work appropriately within the team.
- Able to identify key stakeholders and partners, understand potential roles and to take appropriate steps to understand their needs and concerns and develop excellent working relationships.
- Problem solving skills with the ability to identify cause and effect and develop a course of action, drawing on evidence base, designed to target root causes, mitigate risks, and manage impacts.
- Able to problem solve, critically question, and identify potential opportunities to enhance efficiency and/or effectiveness across own team.
- Able to identify, analyze, and manage risk to inform balanced, proportionate evidenced-based decisions.
- Able to manage the introduction of new processes or ways of working at team level.
- Able to develop and maintain professional resilience and wellbeing in oneself and others in dealing with complex and challenging situations.
- Able to maintain composure and deal effectively with others and quickly build relationships, trust and rapport with team, peers, and the public.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal and provincial legislation and municipal bylaws along with a solid understanding of use of force legislation and practices including powers of arrest and search.
Preferred qualifications:
- Major Case Management investigative training and experience
- Qualified – Approved Screening Device
- Qualified – Standardized Field Sobriety Test
- Laser / Radar Operator
- Qualified Technician – Intox EC/IR II
- Qualified – Approved Drug Screening Equipment operator (e.g., Abbott SoToxa)
- Qualified – Drug Recognition Expert
Up to date and current on all use of force options training requirements with their current police department.
Able to work shifts, extended workdays, and overtime when required. 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, when required.
- Able to wear protective equipment, including body armour.
Conditions of Employment
- Successful applicants must obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
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.