Greater Victoria Public Safety Unit (INTERNAL ONLY)2026

Greater Victoria Public Safety Unit (GVPSU)

The Greater Victoria Public Safety Unit (GVPSU) is accepting applications from municipal police officers in the Capital Regional District (CRD).  GVPSU is an integrated unit consisting of police officers from all municipal police agencies in the CRD and consists of an integrated fire medic program supported by the Esquimalt and Saanich Departments. GVPSU members receive specialized training and equipment to maintain public order, manage large crowds, respond to civil disturbances, support public safety during lawful protests, and conduct large scale searches.  Additional training and duties include large scale evidence searches, pre-event searches, protester device extraction, evidence gathering, and the deployment of special munitions.   

Requirements and Responsibilities

• Commit to a minimum of 3 years on the team 
• Attend a reasonable number of call outs per year 
• Attend three days of PSU training twice per year 
• Be able to work in large crowd environments for prolonged periods 
• Be able to work in environments where chemical munitions have been deployed 
• Be able to work well within a team and follow direction 
• Be physically capable of performing the operational duties associated with a public order unit 
• Attend and pass the GVPSU Basic Public Order Course October 20 to 23, 2026 
• Minimum service of 2 years policing experience by the start of the Basic Public Order Course 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in public order or major event policing 
• Advanced tactical, medical, or other related experience 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in high-stress rapidly evolving environments 
• Strong communication, de-escalation, and conflict resolution skills 
• Demonstrated history of working in team environments 
• Sound judgement and decision making under pressure 
• Demonstrated professionalism, discipline, and resilience 

The selection process will give consideration to maintaining a proportional representation 
from municipal agencies within the GVPSU. In addition, a limited number of Sergeant 
positions will be allocated to ensure appropriate leadership representation within the unit.

 
How to Apply

• One (1) page cover letter addressed to Inspector Malinosky, OIC of GVPSU 
• Two (2) pages of work experience, education, and/or other supporting materials which demonstrate your suitability for the position, including how you meet the basic and/or preferred qualifications 
•  "Application for Position or Supplemental Duty" form signed by by current supervisor and manager

            Link here: Application for Position or Supplemental Duty

• Applications should be submitted to your home agency’s HR Division. 

Stage 1: Applications must be received by HR Departments by July 3, 2026. 
Stage 2: The selection panel will review the applications.  
Stage 3: The selection panel may interview a candidate’s current or previous supervisor(s).
Stage 4: The GVPSU Team Leader will notify the successful and unsuccessful applicants by email.

All candidates will have an opportunity to receive feedback at the end of stage 2.

 
Successful candidates will be invited to the GVPSU Basic Public Order Course, October 20 to 23, 2026. 

Candidates who successfully complete the Basic Public Order Course will be invited to join GVPSU.   

All questions or inquiries about the selection process should be directed to GVPSU Team Leader Sgt. Brent Hilborne at brent.hilborne@vicpd.ca.