VICTIM
SERVICES CASE WORKER
REGULAR
FULL-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 700 police
officers and over 550 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 a regular full-time Victim Services
Case Worker to join our Community
Partnerships Support Section, within the Community Policing Bureau. Reporting to
the Community Partnerships Manager, the incumbent, under the supervision of the
manager, provides direct support services to crime and trauma victims and
witnesses. Duties include providing crisis intervention support and ongoing
follow up to victims, family members and witnesses in immediate aftermath of
crime or trauma.
The
position also assists with emergency responses, referrals, court support and
case updates. The Victim Services Case Worker works with police, fire
personnel, and community agencies to ensure victims’ safety and access to
resources. Considerable independence of judgment is required to be exercised
within established guidelines and according to policies and procedures. The
incumbent will be required to attend crime scenes and court. May be exposed to
bodily fluids and highly stressful situations.
Schedule / Hours of Work
The anticipated
schedule for this position is 40 hours/week, with a non-standard work week
required to support the operational needs of a 24/7 policing environment. Please note that the hours are subject to
change based on operational requirements and in accordance with the Collective
Agreement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides
immediate crisis support, information, referrals and ongoing follow up and
court support services to victims and witnesses of crime, trauma, and domestic
disputes.
- Responds to emergencies and critical
incidents at crime scenes, hospitals, homes, or community locations.
- Coordinates emergency transportation to
transition house, residence etc. and accompanies sexual assault victims to
hospitals for follow up.
- Assists members and emergency personnel by
supporting victims and families during next-of-kin notifications and other
sensitive situations.
- In consultation with investigating officers,
Crown Counsel and external agencies, updates clients on case progress, court
outcomes, and related processes.
- Provides clients with referrals and
information about available community and government resources/support services
including but not limited to home and personal safety, non-criminal protection
orders, and replacement of stolen or lost documents.
- Assesses client’s safety, develops safety
plans, and ensures ongoing monitoring and follow-up where appropriate.
- Assists clients with crime victim assistance
program applications and victim impact statements and other required documents.
- Conducts court orientations, court
accompaniment, courthouse tours, with victims and witnesses, including
emergency court accompaniment and Crown Counsel meetings.
- Establishes and maintains appropriate client
file field notes, computerized documentation, and maintaining diary dates.
- Prepares correspondence, reports, and
information summaries related to the work.
- Provides feedback on processes and
procedures related to the work.
- Provides or coordinates short-term emergency
childcare as needed.
- Engages in community outreach and conducts
presentations to promote awareness of victim services and available supports.
- Presents information to the public staff and
attends community meetings as requested by the Manager.
- Assists other staff
in performing their duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion
of Grade 12, supplemented by a post-secondary degree in a related field
- A
minimum of four years of directly related experience
- An
equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Valid
BC Class 5 Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
- This position
requires both SPS Security Clearance and RCMP Reliability Status. 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 – The aforementioned benefits only apply to eligible full-time
positions within SPS.
- This
is a unionized position, represented by CUPE 402.
- The
salary range is $42.00/hour - $47.13/hour (pay grade 26L).
Applications must be
submitted through our online Careers page. This posting will remain open until 11:55pm on November
20, 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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recruitment opportunities and other Surrey Police Service news, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter).
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.