Constable - Foot Patrol Team (Internal only)

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📍 Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaDeployable Police

About this role

The Victoria Police Department is seeking two (2) Constables for for the Foot Patrol Team (formerly called the Beat Team), supporting the City of Victoria's Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan.  The purpose and mandate of the Foot Patrol Team is to foster enhanced coordinated enforcement and service-linked responses to disorder, encampments, and property-related concerns.  The Foot Patrol Team will act as liaisons, facilitating seamless communication and joint action on complex community safety issues.


Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan

https://www.victoria.ca/media/file/community-safety-and-wellbeing-plan-0


Job Description:


  • Operational, working 10 hour shift schedule, combination of dayshifts and afternoon shifts
  • Work alongside City of Victoria to seek compliance and enforce, City bylaws, various Provincial Statutes, Federal Statues and the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Build and maintain relationships with community partners
  • Effectively communicate with individuals and groups, work collaboratively with City of Victoria, CSD’s outreach teams and other community / partner agencies


Preferred Qualifications:


  • Must be a motivated self-starter and demonstrate strong team-work skills
  • Able to work effectively with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated ability working with community groups and partner agencies
  • Well-developed crisis intervention and de-escalation (CID) skills
  • Demonstrated ability building connections with and interacting with marginalized populations
  • Working knowledge of City of Victoria Bylaws - including Streets/Traffic Bylaws, and Parks Regulation Bylaws
  • Working knowledge of Provincial Statutes - including the Safe Streets Act 
  • Working knowledge of social service support agencies (provincial, regional, local) and services they provide

 

Career Path Guidelines will apply 


This posting is to fill two (2) positions with an anticipated start date in July/August of 2026.


How to Apply


1.  Please upload the following documents:

  • One page cover letter
  • Resume (maximum of two pages)


2.  "Application for Position or Supplemental Duty" form signed by current supervisor and manager

       Link here: Application for Position or Supplemental Duty


3. Interviews to take place June 22 to July 3, 2026

  • Applicants can anticipate a thirty (30) minute interview consisting of three (3) to four (4) behavioral/ situational questions


Applications must be submitted before Friday, June 19, 2026 at 0900 hours


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Is the Constable - Foot Patrol Team (Internal only) role at vicpd full-time or part-time?
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This Constable - Foot Patrol Team (Internal only) position at vicpd was posted on Jun 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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