Non-Canadian Resident

Candidates from Outside of Canada

Thank you for your interest in the Victoria Police Department. In order to apply for a job with the Victoria Police Department, either as a recruit or exempt (experienced police member) candidate you must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.

Preference is given to Canadian citizens for job openings. Police officers who are currently serving in the United Kingdom are not exempt from the Canadian Immigration process.

Once you have satisfied the citizenship or residency requirements, you may contact the recruiting officer who can provide you with answers to any questions you may have regarding the selection process and the job of a police officer in Victoria. You may also request an application package at this time by sending a cover letter and resume to the Victoria Police Department. Applicants residing in Canada and obtaining work experience of two years or more will be given preference.

It is important to note that a central component in the selection process for a Victoria police officer candidate is an extensive background investigation.

These investigations involve a member of the Victoria Police Department conducting numerous interviews (most often in person) with references involved in all aspects of a candidate's life to determine if that candidate is suitable for employment as a police officer. It is essential that the person conducting the background investigation is able to access and accurately document a candidate's history as an adult. This can be significantly more difficult if a candidate is presently, or has lived outside of Canada in the past during their adult life.