The Vancouver Police Department is proud to introduce the Retired Police Officer Program (RPOP), a temporary contract prospect 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. Basic Requirements 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 CPR-C certification
• 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
📌 Retired Police Officer Program (Vancouver)
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