Are you an Experienced Officer?
We would like to speak with you
Experienced officers can share the challenges and rewards of big-city policing in a vibrant, smaller community by joining the Victoria Police Department.
We think the area is a remarkable place to call home. The West Coast lifestyle can include boating through the Gulf Islands, beachcombing endless shorelines, surfing in Tofino, paddle board the Pacific, hiking lush rainforests, and year-round golfing and cycling.
Locals here aren't taking their days off for granted. They get the chance of exploring an entire island filled with charming seaside towns, abundant wildlife, and natural wonders that can surprise even the most seasoned adventurer. It's a paradise that blends excitement with tranquility; one of the most beautiful places to live, raise a family, and feel home.
Apply today and start your adventure!
Discover The 80-Factor
The only thing better than working in Victoria and Esquimalt is retiring early to enjoy it. If you are joining us from Ontario, you will be pleased to learn that you can retire once you achieve your 80 factor: a combination of age and years of service that equals 80.
Stage 1: Prerequisites
Cover Letter and Resume
Please submit your cover letter and resume here.
All experienced applicants will be contacted by a member of the recruiting team.
Qualified Programs
In order to qualify for the experienced officer program in B.C., candidates must have completed their basic police training at one of the following training centres:- Justice Institute of BC (JIBC)
- 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
Experienced officer applicants must have been a serving police officer for a Canadian police agency in the preceding 36 months.
Stage 2: Initial Screening
This is a virtual meet and greet interview focusing on your general suitability, integrity, and life experiences.
If you're deemed suitable, you will be invited to move on to Stage 3 of the recruiting process.
Stage 3: Secondary Screening
This in-person behavioral-based interview with a recruiter focuses on your life skills, experience and abilities.
It is recommended that you prepare your answers using the STAR (Situation – Task – Actions – Result) format.
Key behavioural competencies we look for in a police officer include:
- Adaptability
- Ethical Accountability & Responsibility
- Interactive Communication
- Organizational Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Risk Management
- Stress Tolerance
- Teamwork
- Excellent Written Skills
Stage 4: Documents Request & Credit Check
At this stage, you will be requested to provide various documents and undergo a credit check.
Stage 5: Medical Assessment
All of these tests are paid for by VicPD.
Stage 6: Integrity & Lifestyle Questionnaire
At this stage, you will be required to complete the Integrity and Lifestyle Questionnaire (ILQ).
This is a comprehensive personal questionnaire that focuses on honesty, integrity, and lifestyle. These areas are scrutinized closely when considering all applications for employment with the Victoria Police Department. Deceit, dishonesty, and/or non-disclosure related to questions in this document or during any other stage of the application process will result in being disqualified from the process.
Stage 7: Polygraph
Upon successful completion of Stage 6, you will be required to undergo a polygraph examination. The Integrity & Lifestyle Questionnaire will form the basis of this examination.
Stage 8: Final Screening
Upon successful completion of the polygraph examination, you will be invited to attend an in-person panel interview with members of the HR recruiting team.
This interview will be behaviour-based.
Stage 9: Occupational Health Assessment
Upon successfully moving on from the Final Screening stage, you will be required to undergo a physical health assessment to ensure you are ready and able to carry out the occupational requirements of a police officer.
Stage 10: Background Investigation
Upon the successful completion of the occupational health assessment, you will be required to undergo a comprehensive background investigation.
Stage 11: Offer of Employment
Congratulations! You've successfully completed the recruiting process.
The Chief Constable or designate will make the final determination as to whether or not an offer of employment will be made.
