The Major Crime Unit and Special Victims Unit are specialized teams within the Investigative Services Division (ISD). ISD Detective Constables conduct detailed risk-based and evidence focused investigations. Detective Constables are proven investigators with advanced skills and experience investigating reliable assaults and suspicious deaths, vulnerable person crimes, sexual assaults, kidnapping, and frauds. Detective Constables have expertise interviewing victims, witnesses, suspects and managing risk. They effectively apply investigative strategies to identify and secure evidence. Detective Constables work collaboratively with partner agencies including Crown Counsel, Ministry of Children & Families, Victim Services, VIIMCU and the IIO as required.

Job Description:

Plain clothes (business attire) position working 10 hour shifts and participating in the ISD call out schedule rotation

Works with team of investigators led by an NCO to investigate serious and complex crimes

Develop expertise in a specific ISD crime-related portfolio

Comply with Major Case Management (MCM) principles, ISD Business Rules and disclosure protocols

Build and maintain relationships with victims and witnesses

Effectively manage offenders and conduct ongoing risk assessments

Build and maintain relationships with community partners and work collaboratively with partner agencies





Work proficiently in the MCM environment, including the Affiant, Primary Investigator and File Coordinator Roles

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to learn new skills and analyze key elements of a problem to identify and evaluate possible courses of action and reach logical conclusions

Motivated self-starter with the ability to work unsupervised

Collaborative investigator who excels working with teams and with partner agencies

Ability to identify, gather and recall relevant facts and details and make sound decisions in a timely manner

Demonstrated experience with complex files and long-term investigations

Demonstrated affiant experience across a wide variety of investigations

Proven interview skills with victims, witnesses and accused persons

Demonstrated experience working in an MCM environment

Demonstrated experience providing evidence in court, defending legal applications and managing evidence

Fundamental understanding of Crown/Police MOU and MCU Business Rules

Career Path Guidelines apply to this position.

This posting is for one (1) position with anticipated start date in the first quarter of 2027.

Applications must be submitted before Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 09:00 hours

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📌 Detective Constable - Major Crime Unit (Internal Only) 2026/27 (British Columbia)
🏢 Victoria Police Department
📍 British Columbia