Metro Vancouver Transit Police ("Transit Police") is the leader in regional public transit policing, operating across 22 communities. It provides policing services to all modes of transit: Bus, SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express. In partnership with cross-regional partners, Transit Police prevents crime and provides coordinated police services to transit users throughout the region.
It also seeks to have a workforce that is responsive to and reflective of the many diverse communities is serves.
Union Affiliation
Transit Police Qualified Association
Responsibilities
This position requires sound judgment, discretion, professionalism, and the ability to effectively engage with a diverse community. Reporting to the General Investigation Unit Sergeant, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting complex criminal investigations related to the transit system while supporting the safety and security of the transit network.
Key Responsibilities include
- Conduct complex criminal investigations on and in relation to the transit system.
- Develop operational plans and analyze intelligence to identify and address criminal activity within the transit service area.
- Provide investigative expertise and support to Transit Police patrol members and other jurisdictional police agencies.
- Participate in joint-force investigations involving transit-related criminal activity, as directed.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with police, government, and community stakeholders.
- Participate in training related to plainclothes enforcement, surveillance, and team operations.
- Conduct surveillance activities in support of investigative and enforcement objectives.
Qualifications
Required
- Applicants must be experienced police officers in Canada and must have been hired by the Metro Vancouver Transit Police within three years of leaving their previous police agency. The successful applicant will be appointed as a Contract Police Officer for a term of 4 years, with the possibility of extension to other positions in the organization. Details regarding the terms and conditions associated with Contract Police Officer appointments are available upon request.
- Recent experience in Major Case Management and file coordination.
- Demonstrated ability to produce quality reports.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment without direct supervision when dealing with both routine and emergency situations.
- Proven ability to conduct effective investigative interviews.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Other Information Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioral descriptive interview questions.
Rate of Pay
Designated Constable Level I (TPPA Sworn 2025)
$64.45/hr
How to Apply
Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Transit Police are committed to employment equity
📌 Designated Constable 1st Class - General Investigation Unit (Metro Vancouver)
🏢 Metro Vancouver Transit Police
📍 Metro Vancouver
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