Job Description:Patrol Constables are uniform front-line first responders who respond to emergentsituations, protect life and property and conduct investigations. Patrol Constablescommonly work within a trauma exposed setting. Their duties includemanaging critical incident scenes, conducting investigations, writing detailedreports, identifying and managing witnesses and victims, performing emergencyfirst aid or facilitating access to medical treatment, and liaising with partneragencies. Patrol Constables work to identify and prevent crime, and apprehendoffenders. They keep the peace and enforce laws of the Criminal Code ofCanada, as well as other Federal and Provincial legislation, and MunicipalBylaws.Uniform position, may include plain clothes work as requiredHigh visibility focused enforcement of Criminal Laws, Federal andProvincial Statutes and Municipal BylawsConduct patrols by foot or vehicle and liaise with diverse community membersWork collaboratively with other VicPD teams to develop plans and strategiesto address operational priorities, solve and prevent crimeWork 12-hour rotational shifts (two day shifts, followed by two night shifts, followed by four days off)Effectively communicate with members of the community and possess strongde-escalation skills.Where reasonable and necessary, use proportional force in accordance withVicPD Policy,



the Criminal Code and the National Use of Force Framework toapprehend offenders and protect the public.Conduct Person / Vehicle / Traffic control as requiredAssist the BC Coroner with sudden death investigationsAchieve and maintain qualifications as per Department Policy and ProvincialPolicing StandardsMandatory Qualifications:Minimum age 19 yearsNo criminal record for which a pardon has not been grantedCanadian Citizen or Permanent Resident statusPossess a valid class 5 BC Driver's LicenseValid Standard First Aid/CPR certificateVisual acuity: unaided vision of not less than 20/40 in one eye and 20/100 in the other. Pass colour vision testHearing requirements: no greater loss than 30db in both ears in the 500 - 3000 Hz rangeHigh school graduation or equivalentPreferred Qualifications:Self-motivated and possess strong interpersonal skillsPost-secondary education (two years preferred)Demonstrated commitment to the community through volunteer experienceAble to work effectively in a solo and team environmentAbility to effectively communicate and liaise with various community membersAbility to solve and manage complex problemsAbility to build and maintain effective relationships with members of our diverse communities including youth, unhoused persons, marginalized and high-risk individuals

📌 Constable - New Recruit (Victoria)
🏢 Victoria Police Department
📍 Victoria