Police Constable - Recruit
New Westminster Police DepartmentNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Posted April 5, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The New Westminster Police Department, one of the oldest police services in Western Canada, provides comprehensive law‑enforcement and public safety services to a growing community of 80,000 residents in Metro Vancouver. The department prioritizes community policing, fostering strong relationships with diverse local populations while operating in both historic downtown areas and along the Fraser River. It distinguishes itself through a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, robust staff wellness and professional development programs, and a unique focus on interagency collaboration via integrated specialty units. Additionally, the NWPD offers the region’s most extensive secondment opportunities, enabling officers to broaden their experience across multiple policing contexts.
Job Description
The New Westminster Police Department is seeking a Police Constable - Recruit to join their team. As a Recruit, you'll develop your policing skills during recruit training at the Justice Institute of British Columbia before completing real-world training with a Field Training Officer. The role involves adapting to changing circumstances, communicating effectively, and using de-escalation techniques. You'll work with a close-knit team to serve the community and make a positive impact.
Requirements
- Adaptability
- Assertiveness
- Communication
- Conflict Management
- Decision-Making
- Ethical Accountability & Responsibility
- Leadership
- Planning & Organization
- Risk Management
- Stress Tolerance
- Teamwork
- Valuing Diversity
Benefits
- Comprehensive extended benefit package
- Municipal pension plan
- Free staff parking
- Onsite fitness facility
- Flexible scheduling
- Vacation leave
- Secondary leave
