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The Victoria Police Department,
founded in 1858, is the oldest municipal police department in
Canada west of the Great Lakes. It serves an urban area of nine
square miles with a population of approximately 97,000 people, in
the municipalities of Victoria and Esquimalt in the center of the
Greater Victoria area.
The Victoria Police Department currently employs 241 sworn
members and 107 civilian members in a variety of different roles,
including positions in the Uniform Services Division (Patrol, Bikes
and Beat, Traffic), Investigative Services Division, and other
specialized sections. The Victoria Police Department has been a
leader in innovation, including introducing the TASER to the
Canadian policing community and having the first digital forensic
unit in the country. The Victoria Police Department is an equal
opportunity employer, and is seeking men and women from all
cultural groups who display the ability to adapt to constantly
changing responsibilities, who are oriented to customer service and
who are able to facilitate problem solving in the community.
Further information regarding the exempt (experienced) and
recruit application process can be located under the Recruiting
section of our table of contents. If you wish to forward a resume
please email or mail it to 850 Caledonia Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T
5J8. If you have any further questions regarding up-coming
recruiting information sessions or career fairs, please contact the
Human Resources Division by email.
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Police Officer
The Victoria Police Departmnent is looking for strong and
spirited people like you. Join Canada's most innovative police
department ina city known for sunshine , and start your rewarding
career. Experienced Officers Recruit Candidate
 Experienced Officers
Recruit Candidate
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Reserve Officer
Are you thinking about a career in policing? Or maybe you just
want to give back to your community? Many of our volunteer Police
Reserves go on to pursue a policing career, and many more just want
to play a part in helping the community stay safe for all to
enjoy.
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Jail Guards
The Jailer is responsible for all male and female prisoners in
the Victoria Police Department jail (the jail). This includes the
security of prisoners, and all prisoner needs during their
detention in the jail. Specific duties include the “booking inâ€
process, preparing and entering arrest records for identifying
prisoners in custody, searching prisoners for weapons, valuables,
drugs or any other contraband and documenting same, locking
prisoners in cells...
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Civilian Employment
There are approximately 100 civilian members employed at the
Victoria Police Department, made up of unionized workers under CUPE
Local 50, contract employees and exempt staff. Employees enjoy the
benefit of working in a progressive, stimulating environment with
an excellent salary and benefits package including free access to a
fitness facility.
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Comm Centre
The Victoria Police 911 Communications Centre is looking for men
and women who can provide professional, high quality emergency and
non-emergency communications to the public. The Communications
Centre is the hub for calls for service - emergency and
non-emergency. Our centre currently employs approximately 50
regular and auxiliary staff.
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Volunteer
The volunteer roster is extensive and includes individuals of
all ages and diversified backgrounds. Some of the younger members
are considering a career in law enforcement and want to get
invaluable experience. Others are students, office workers and
retirees who are looking for a stimulating volunteer opportunity.
There are two different roles: Crime Watch & Front Counter
Services.
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