Surrey Police Service (SPS) is Surrey’s new municipal police agency. The transition from the RCMP to SPS is well underway and SPS has spent the past three years building a local, modern, accountable police service for Surrey residents. On November 29, 2024, SPS will become the police of jurisdiction, assuming responsibility 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. We have already hired over 400 employees 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.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Responsible for conducting physical surveillance of subject(s) for the purpose of gathering intelligence, evidence of criminal acts and/or other information relevant to an investigation. This includes liaising with investigative teams, arresting subjects, conducting tactical intervention, stopping crimes in progress, and securing crime scenes and evidence.
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 Tactical Surveillance.
Mandatory Qualifications
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Successful completion of required STAR Course (or equivalent); or
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Successful completion of the Justice Institute of British Columbia Advanced Tactical Surveillance Training Course (or equivalent).
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Previous experience in a full-time surveillance team or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
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DNA Collection Certification (or equivalent).
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Experience conducting surveillance.
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Advanced Driving Course (or equivalent).
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Surveillance Instructor.
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Surveillance Road Boss experience.
Conditions of Employment
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Successful applicants must obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance.
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Successful applicant must provide proof of qualifications.
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Successful applicant must be fully operational and fit for duty. This includes the following abilities and requirements:
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Licensed and able to operate a police vehicle and attend calls for service.
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Qualified and able to use issued force options as and when required (i.e. baton, OC, firearm).
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Trained and able to engage the public in a variety of circumstances, including physical contact if required.
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Able to wear protective equipment, including body armour.
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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.