Constable - Emergency & Operational Planning Unit (EOP)

Surrey Police Service; Surrey; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey Police Service is seeking a Constable for the Emergency & Operational Planning Unit (EOP) to contribute to planning, risk assessment, and coordination for major events and emergencies in Surrey. You will help develop coordinated responses, support deployment readiness, and work with diverse partners to ensure rapid, effective policing action.

The role requires experience in emergency planning, familiarity with ICS, and the ability to operate across internal and external teams while

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in emergency planning or major event response.
• Familiarity with Incident Command Systems (ICS) and emergency preparedness.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of coordinated operational plans for major events and emergencies.
• Participate in pre-planning, execution, and post-event review of operational responses for large-scale events and emergencies.
• Represent the SPS with diverse stakeholders including event producers, volunteers, officials and first responders.
• Communicate effectively across ranks and with internal and external police units.
• Assist in threat and risk assessments to support resource planning and readiness.
• Contribute to operational plans, contingency plans, and logistical coordination for planned and unplanned events.
• Work with SPS units, municipal departments, and external partners to ensure integrated response.
• Support the Gold-Silver-Bronze Command framework as directed.
• Participate in training exercises to enhance emergency preparedness and business continuity.
• Collect and disseminate intelligence related to emerging threats or planned events.
• Foster positive relationships with community partners and emergency responders.

Skills

Emergency planning experience

Major event response

Operational planning

Education

Security clearance eligible

Tools

ICS Level 100 (EMRG 1200)

ICS Level 200 (EMRG 1220)

ICS Level 300 (EMRG 1230)

Job description

Constable - Emergency & Operational Planning Unit (EOP)

Job Title

Constable - Emergency & Operational Planning Unit (EOP)

Job ID

SPS00543

Business Unit

Surrey Police Service

Job Location

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is Surrey’s new municipal policeagency.On November 29, 2024, SPS became the police of jurisdiction,andassumed responsibility and command forpolicing and lawenforcement in Surrey.SPS is working to redefine policing with innovativenew approaches and community-based solutions.It’s an exciting time as SPScontinues to expand our team with talented people who want to help shape thefuture of policing in Surrey. To date we have hired over 615 police officersand 500 civilian support staff. As we continue to hire exceptional individuals,SPS will grow to be one of the largest independent police services in Canada.Since day one, SPS has been intentional about building a culture that isinclusive, respectful and supportive, with a strong focus on employee wellnessand career development.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Sergeant of theEmergency and Operational Planning (EOP) Unit, Constables play a key role inoperational planning, risk assessment and mitigation, and logisticalcoordination to ensure public safety and organizational readiness.

Constables in the EOP Unitcontribute to the development and delivery of coordinated police responses toboth planned and unplanned major events in the City of Surrey. This position iscritical in ensuring that Surrey Police Service is prepared to respondeffectively to a wide range of scenarios requiring strategic planning andpolice deployment.

Working collaboratively withinternal units, municipal partners, and external agencies, EOP Constablesassist in the preparation and implementation of operational plans for eventsincluding, but not limited to:

Demonstrations and public protests

VIP visits and high-profile events

Community and cultural celebrations

Natural or human-caused disasters

Emergency incidents requiring a coordinatedpolice response

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation ofcoordinated operational plans and deployments to major events in the City ofSurrey.
• Participate in the pre-planning, execution, andpost-event review of operational responses for large-scale events andemergencies.
• Represent the SPS in with a wide variety ofstakeholders including event producers, non-profit volunteers, city officialsand first responder leaders.
• Communicating and working effectively acrossranks and with internal and external police units.
• Assist in conducting threat and risk assessmentsto support resource planning and operational readiness.
• Contribute to the preparation of operationalplans, contingency plans, and logistical coordination for planned and unplannedevents.
• Work collaboratively with other Surrey PoliceService units, municipal departments, and external partners to ensureintegrated and effective event response.
• Support the implementation of theGold-Silver-Bronze Command framework as directed.
• Participate in training exercises and contributeto the development of emergency preparedness and business continuitystrategies.
• Assist in the collection and dissemination ofintelligence and operational information related to emerging threats or plannedevents.
• Foster positive relationships with communitypartners, emergency responders, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain familiarity with Incident CommandSystems (ICS) and participate in continuous learning related to emergency andoperational planning.
• Maintain awareness and application of bestpractices in operational planning, hostile vehicle mitigation and riskmitigation in the evolving special event security environment.

Qualifications

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience working inemergency planning or major event response, or planning police operations inany capacity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the above noted “Duties andResponsibilities”.
• Experience or familiarity with the Gold SilverBronze Command program.
• Familiarity with Incident Command Systems (ICS),Emergency Management and Preparedness.
• Experience in emergency planning &organizing.
• Experience in operational planning.
• Experience with developing business continuityplans.
• EMRG 1200 | Incident Command System (ICS) Level 100*
• EMRG 1220 | Incident Command System (ICS) Level 200*
• EMRG 1230 | Incident Command System (ICS) Level 300*

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Successfulapplicant must obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance.
• Successfulapplicant must provide proof of qualifications.
• Successfulapplicant must be fully operational and fit for duty. This includes thefollowing abilities and requirements:
• Licensed and ableto operate a police vehicle and attend calls for service.
• Qualified and ableto use issued force options as and when required (i.e. baton, OC, firearm).
• Trained and able toengage the public in a variety of circumstances, including physical contact ifrequired.
• Able to wearprotective equipment, including body armour.
• Be available to beon call as required to support operations.

OUR VALUES

Values of Honour,Integrity, Respect, Courage, Compassion, and Inclusiveness guide how we serveSurrey residents, engage with the community we serve, and work with each otherto keep the community safe. These values are the foundation of our commitment todelivering excellence in policing service to Surrey citizens.