- Job Title

Detective Constable - Gang Crime Team

- Job ID

SPS00540

- Business Unit

Surrey Police Service

- Job Location

Canada / British Columbia / SPS Headquarters

Job Details

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is Surrey’s recent municipal police agency. On November 29, 2024, SPS became the police of jurisdiction, and assumed responsibility and command for policing and law enforcement in Surrey. SPS is working to redefine policing with innovative new approaches and community-based solutions. It’s an exciting time as SPS continues to expand our team with talented people who want to help shape the future of policing in Surrey. To date we have hired over 615 police officers and 500 civilian support staff. As we continue to hire exceptional individuals, SPS will grow to be one of the largest independent police services in Canada. Since day one, SPS has been intentional about building a culture that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive, with a strong focus on employee wellness and career development.

Reporting to the Gang Crime Team Sergeant, the Detective Constable, conducts complex investigations targeting organized crime groups, gang-related violence, firearms offences, drug trafficking, and associated criminal activity within the City of Surrey.

The Detective Constable applies advanced investigative techniques, intelligence analysis, and evidence-based enforcement strategies to disrupt criminal networks and reduce the impact of gang activity on the community. The role requires sound judgment, strong investigative skills, and the ability to manage dynamic and high-risk situations while ensuring compliance with legislation, policy, and disclosure obligations.

Detective Constables assigned to the Gang Crime Team are required to meet and maintain the highest professional standards required of their role, by conducting themselves in a manner reflective of the SPS Motto, Mission, Vision and Core Values. They have a strong work ethic and are committed to a community-based policing model that looks beyond immediate issues and searches for realistic longer-term answers to complex community and social issues and emerging risks and trends, specific to Uniformed Gang Enforcement.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex investigations targeting gang members, organized crime groups, and high-risk offenders.

Develop and implement investigative strategies utilizing overt and covert techniques, including surveillance, confidential informants, judicial authorizations, and intelligence-driven enforcement initiatives.

Provide initial and ongoing response to a wide range of incidents that may include complex and confrontational situations, assessing risk, threats,



and harm to determine a proportionate and lawful response.

Prepare and execute search warrants, production orders, and arrest warrants in accordance with legislative and policy requirements.

Gather, analyze, and manage intelligence and evidentiary materials to support charge approval and prosecution, and in accordance with SPS policies and procedures.

Conduct interviews with victims, witnesses, suspects, and cooperating individuals using legally compliant and trauma-informed practices.

Prepare investigative reports, charge approval packages, and disclosure materials consistent with prosecution standards.

Provide investigative and tactical support to Organized Crime Unit operations and other SPS investigations involving gang-affiliated individuals.

Enforce targeted initiatives, including programs designed to prevent violence and criminal activity in licensed establishments and other high-risk environments, such as the Inadmissible Patrons Program.

Promote programs aimed at deterring youth involvement in the gang lifestyle.

Identify emerging gang trends, violence indicators, and intelligence gaps and provide recommendations through the chain of command.

Work collaboratively with internal units, integrated teams, and external partner agencies to support coordinated, multi-agency investigations.

Provide testimony in court or other proceedings as required.

Support and foster a respectful and inclusive workplace.

At time, work in a plainclothes capacity in support of the Investigative Services Bureau.

Contribute to a professional, inclusive, and high-performing investigative team environment.

- Comfortable dealing with gang members who may be hostile/violent during police interactions.
- Conduct high risk vehicle stops in accordance with SPS Policy and Procedures.

- Assist individuals in exiting gang life.

- Engage with victims, witnesses, suspects, and vulnerable persons, in accordance with equality, diversity, and human rights considerations.

- Understand and support the Bureau’s priorities while working toward the long-range visions of the SPS.

- Willing to work early / late afternoon shifts on a permanent basis.

- Has attended and has successfully completed the required police training from a recognized police academy as per the BCPPS. See link:



https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/law-crime-and-justice/criminal-justice/police/standards/2-2-1p-exemption-process.pdf.
- As per the BCPPS, retired police officers with less then three (3) years into retirement are eligible to apply (providing they had successfully completed the required police training from a recognized police academy, as noted above).

Qualifications

MANDATORY

- Experience submitting Reports to Crown Counsel (RTCC).

- Experience conducting suspect interviews.
- Confidential Informant Handling CPKN Course (or equivalent)

- 1st Class Constable

PREFERRED

- Experience in above noted “Duties and Responsibilities”.
- Experience working in a Gang Enforcement or Investigative Unit.

- Experience conducting Proceeds of Crime / Asset Forfeiture / CFO / and CDSA investigations.

- Experience with Duty to Warn notifications.

- Experience handling Confidential Informants.

- Experience authoring judicial authorizations.

- Surveillance course though JIBC or equivalent.

- Ongoing and demonstrated interest in conducting gang crime investigations.

- Above average tactical skills / awareness (subjective and / or objective).

Conditions Of Employment

- Successful applicant must obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance.

- Successful applicant must provide proof of qualifications.

- Successful applicant must be fully operational and fit for duty. This includes the following abilities and requirements:

- Licensed and able to operate a police vehicle and attend calls for service.
- Qualified and able to use issued force options as and when required (i.e. baton, OC, firearm).
- Trained and able to engage the public in a variety of circumstances, including physical contact if required.
- Able to wear protective equipment, including body armour.
- Be available to be on call as required to support operations.

Please note:

Substantive Corporals who are hired as Constables with SPS will be paid at 115% of SPS’s First Class Constable rate, providing they have at least eight years of policing service. They may also apply for SPS’s Sergeant Promotion Process without participating in the Sergeant Qualification Process, providing they pass the SPS Sergeant Exam and apply for promotion within five years of joining SPS.

Our Values

Values of Honour, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Compassion, and Inclusiveness guide how we serve Surrey residents, engage with the community we serve, and work with each other to keep the community safe. These values are the foundation of our commitment to delivering excellence in policing service to Surrey citizens.

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