New Police Recruit

The Delta Police Department is seeking motivated and diverse candidates who want to make a difference in the City of Delta and the Tsawwassen First Nation. We value resilient and diverse applicants who are interested in serving the community. As one of BC’s Top 100 Employers each year since 2019, we take pride in our inclusive workplace.

Nature and Scope of Work

Police Constables are uniformed first responders who are the primary point of contact in the community for a variety of situations. Some examples of duties expected of Police Constables are:

• Responding to emergency situations;
• Managing critical incidents;
• Being a resource to victims of crime;
• Apprehending offenders;
• Protecting life and property through enforcement and proactive patrols;
• Conducting investigations and preparing thorough reports;
• Traffic control and enforcement;
• Providing emergency first aid; and
• Liaising with partnering agencies.

Police Constables keep the peace and enforce laws including the Criminal Code, Federal and Provincial Statutes, and Municipal Bylaws. Constables in Delta work 12-hour rotational shifts (two days shifts, two night shifts, followed by 4 days off), work in uniform and in plain-clothes capacities, and are expected to be excellent communicators as representatives of the Delta Police Department.

The Delta Police Department

Our community-first policing philosophy prioritizes the needs and expectations of our community at the forefront of our service delivery model. The foundation of the community-first approach is our "No Call Too Small" focus, which means our community can depend on us to respond to any and all safety concerns, no matter how minor.

Our No Call Too Small approach has remained steadfast since 1888 despite the evolution of policing throughout history. We place exceptional value on our community members' needs and thus take pride in our response and treat every interaction as an opportunity to make a positive impact. Simply put, No Call Too Small - a community-centric blueprint - ensures that we remain proactively connected to our community by focusing on minor safety concerns to prevent them from becoming prominent.

For our communities to be safe, we acknowledge and focus on the essential yet complex combination of social and behavioural health issues that may be the root cause of crime. While the responsibility for these issues rests with respective services, the DPD team aspires to contribute to our community's safety and well-being by focusing on our expanding role within the Community Wellness Spectrum beyond the traditional incident response.

Basic Requirements

The following are required to be considered for employment as a Constable with the Delta Police Department:

• Minimum 19 years of age
• Excellent character
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident (with a minimum of 3 years of recent work experience in Canada)
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, PLUS a minimum of 30 credits of academic post-secondary education from an accredited university or college that falls under the BC Council on admissions and transfers. Education outside of Canada must be evaluated by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES)
• Physically fit and in excellent health; able to pass the POPAT (Police Officer’s Physical Abilities Test) and a medical examination
• Basic first aid certificate with CPR Level C and AED for British Columbia
• Valid Class 5 British Columbia driver’s licence with a good driving record
• No criminal convictions, charges under another federal statute, or criminal charges pending
• Uncorrected vision of not less than 20/40 with both eyes open, with one eye no worse than 20/100
  • Corrected vision: 20/20 with both eyes open, with one eye no worse than 20/40
  • Colour vision: colour vision should be normal (ie. the applicant must pass the Ishihara test or Farnsworth D-15 test)
  • Peripheral vision: 150 continuous degrees along the horizontal meridian binocularly, and 30 degrees above and below the fixation point
  • Binocular vision: stereoacuity of 100 seconds of arc or better (i.e. pass the TITUMS or RANDOT Circles test)
  • Candidates who have had successful laser eye surgery will only be considered after 3 months post-operation.
• Hearing loss in one ear not greater than 50 dB and the other ear not greater than 30 dB in the 500-3000 Hz range

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not necessary, but applicants possessing any of these criteria will be considered more competitive and will be given preference in the selection process.

• Post-secondary education beyond the minimum of 30 credits. Completion of a university degree is an asset.
• We are looking for employees who are top performers or supervisors in their present work roles. Experience interacting with the public is an asset.
• Law enforcement-related employment or experience.
• Fluent in a second language other than English.
• A demonstrated commitment to the community through volunteer experience in related fields such as:
  • Reserve Constable Program
  • Community Police Offices
  • Service Club participation (Big Brothers, BC Children's Hospital)
  • Coaching, teaching or mentoring
  • Crisis Line

Salary and Benefits

Our salary and benefits package is one of the most generous in Canadian policing. Commencing from the day of hiring, constables receive incremental pay increases throughout their careers.

Recruit police officers receive Probationary Constable’s pay beginning on the day of hiring, including the time spent in the Police Academy. Pay increments occur annually until reaching the rank of First Class Constable after four years. Salary increases also take place at 10, 15 and 20 years of service.

Effective January 1, 2024, the following is a list of compensation and benefits offered to Probationary Constables:

• A salary of $85,464 with the opportunity for paid overtime;
• Medical and Dental benefits;
• Sick leave benefits, including a Long-Term Disability Plan;
• Employee Assistance Program including psychological services;
• Employee health and wellness programs;
• On-site gym and fitness facilities;
• All uniforms and equipment supplied with cleaning services;
• Membership in the BC Municipal Pension Plan;
• 7 weeks of paid leave to start;
• Education reimbursement and scholarship funds; and
• Paid in-service training opportunities.