The Vancouver Police Department is proud to introduce the Retired Police Officer Program (RPOP) , a temporary contract opportunity for retired officers to return to operational policing in a meaningful and flexible capacity.

RPOP allows retired members to continue serving the community, mentor younger officers, and remain connected to frontline policing – without the commitment of a full time career.

A retired officer applicant must satisfy the basic requirements to apply for a temporary experienced contract police officer position:

Eligible to retire, recently retired, or a serving Canadian police officer within the last three years

Police recruit training provided by any of the following Canadian police training academies:

RCMP Training Academy (Depot); Ontario Police College

Chief Crowfoot Learning Centre (Calgary Police Service)

Edmonton Police Service, Basic Recruit Training

Lethbridge College

Winnipeg Police Service, Police Recruit Training Academy

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

Saskatchewan Police College

École Nationale de Police du Québec

Atlantic Police Academy

Canadian Forces Military Police Academy or Justice Institute of British Columbia

Must not be the subject of any current Police Act allegations, Professional Standards investigations,



Independent Investigations Office complaints or equivalent disciplinary processes in other provinces

Deployable to work patrol

Pass a medical exam to confirm fit for duty

Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s licence

Able to pass all elements of the on-boarding process, which includes, but not limited to, VPD use-of-force qualifications

Police officer retiring from the VPD wanting to continue working at the VPD:

Retiring member to express interest to Human Resources Inspector Jim Kenney about continuing to work for the VPD after retirement

All required provincially mandated training courses, use-of-force, and firearms must be up to date prior to a contract offer, including CPR-C first aid. This allows the VPD contract member to be immediately deployable to patrol.

Internal checks to be completed by Human Resources and Professional Standards

The VPD is proud to be named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026.

The annual Top Employers program celebrates organizations across BC that create outstanding workplaces that prioritize continuous learning, support knowledge transfer from experienced staff, and welcome fresh perspectives of those entering the workforce.

The award underscores the VPD’s ongoing efforts to support officers and civilian staff through robust training, career development and wellness programs.

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📌 Retired Police Officer Program (British Columbia)
🏢 VPD
📍 British Columbia