The Community Resource Officer (CRO) primary function is to be an ambassador for the Victoria Police Department and is responsible for prioritizing and analyzing concerns identified by police and community members. This requires the ability to carefully examine the underlying conditions that have led to community problems and proactively seek new and alternative responses. The ability to think proactively and develop preventative action is critical, as is the capacity to engage with a wide range of partner agencies, community organizations, and the public. The CRO must lead, coordinate, and delegate tasks to members of the Community Services Division and Patrol Division where an integrated team response is appropriate or required. This is a demanding position which requires robust organizational skills.

Job Description
Uniform position work (4) - 10 hour shifts per week. Some flexibility may be required to attend community events outside the traditional work hours
Analyze problems and identify solutions that may include enforcement or involvement of community groups or agencies (Solution Oriented Policing)
Identify and examine the events and conditions that led to the problems, research and obtain data. Collaborate,



develop and implement response plans focusing on innovative solutions
Liaise with community groups and associations to address concerns
Attend meetings and provide public presentations when appropriate on behalf of the Department
Research and provide information on crime patterns at community group meetings
Provide guidance to various committees, task forces, action groups and service providers
Perform security audits and speak in public settings with community members
Flexibility in schedule to attend community events

Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge of harm reduction initiatives and strategies
Demonstrated ability to implement innovative solutions to challenge
Solid interpersonal skills, with public speaking experience
Self starter who is effective working in teams and with community members
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Understanding and compassion; experienced managing issues effecting marginalized individuals.
Robust analytical and problem-solving skills
Police Mountain Bike trained or willingness to complete this training
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📌 Constable Community Resource Officer Cro Internal Only 2026/27 (Canada)
🏢 Victoria Police Department
📍 Canada