Experienced Police Constable

The Delta Police Department is seeking motivated and diverse experienced officers 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.

As a smaller police agency of approximately 200 sworn officers and 100 civilian support staff, we are always looking for enthusiastic experienced officers to join our team. We offer one of the most competitive benefits packages of any police agency in the country and have a variety of opportunities with internal sections and external secondments. Our department is dedicated to the wellbeing of the community and the employees who work for the Delta Police Department; we have a robust internal wellness program that prioritizes work-life balance, training and equipment, and a strong sense of community. The Delta Police Department has a great relationship with its governing police board and the citizens we serve.

Any inquiries with the Delta Police will be kept in confidence, and your current employers will not be contacted without your knowledge.

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

Salary and Benefits

As an experienced officer, your salary, leave entitlement and benefits will correspond with your experience. New Constables start with approximately 7 blocks of leave in Delta.

As confirmed with the Municipal Pension Corporation, current RCMP members can transfer their pension to the Delta Police Department. Unfortunately, recruiters cannot provide any further advice with regard to pensions and pension transfers. Please visit the BC Pension's website and seek advice from the administrator of your existing pension.

Our website lists the rates of pay commensurate with 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.