Legislative Assembly - Grid Level 27 – Sergeant

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Victoria; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is seeking a professional Sergeant to oversee daily security operations within the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms. Reporting to the Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms, you will manage Special Provincial Constables and Safety Officers to ensure policing standards are met and issues are resolved promptly.

The role requires strong leadership, five years policing experience from a Commonwealth jurisdiction, supervisory experience, and the ability to remain composed

Qualifications

• Five years policing experience from a Commonwealth jurisdiction within the last three years.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Experience interacting with people under difficult or stressful circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Special Provincial Constables and Safety Officers.
• Coordinate security operations and ensure policing standards are maintained.
• Serve as key conduit for issue resolution involving the public, staff, management, and MLAs.

Skills

Policing experience

Supervisory experience

Interacting under stress

Job description

Legislative Assembly - Grid Level 27 – Sergeant - (125601)

Location: Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range: $92,118.38 - $112,339.49 per annum.

Close Date: 9/9/2026

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Ministry/Organization: BC Public Service -> Other Public Sector

Sergeant

Competition: LA262736

Department: Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Salary Range: $92,118.38 - $112,339.49 per annum. Placement within the range is typically between the minimum and midpoint and based on qualifications and experience, subject matter expertise, and internal equity, with consideration for how the candidate is developing, meets, or exceeds the role’s requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY

Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies.

The Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms is seeking a professional, motivated and service-oriented individual for the regular full-time position of Sergeant.

Reporting to the Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms, the Sergeant oversees the day-to-day operations of the Special Provincial Constables (Constables) and Safety Officers, ensuring effective coordination of security operations and all security and policing standards are implemented and maintained. This role serves as a key conduit for issue resolution involving the public, staff, management, and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be/have:

• At least five years of policing experience from a Commonwealth jurisdiction within the last three years.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience interacting with people under difficult or stressful circumstances.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

WHO WE ARE

Our values ground our work and reflect the beliefs and principles that are importantto how we work with others.

• Impartiality– We are non-partisan and objective in the performance of our duties.
• Integrity– We build trust through responsible actions and respectful relationships.
• Openness–We provide a welcoming and inclusive environment and promote publicaccess and engagement.
• Respect–We work together collaboratively with mutual respect, trust, andkindness.
• Stewardship– We ensure institutional continuity and renewal.

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WHAT WE OFFER

• Career development– We support continuing education by providing innovative, inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth, skill development and career advancement.
• Community, engagement and recognition– We value teamwork, collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects, committees, working groups and events. Together, we celebrate and acknowledge each other's outstanding achievements and contributions.
• Extended health benefits –We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, and short-term and long-term disability benefits. We also offer a Health Care Spending Account to help cover eligible additional medical expenses that are not covered by the extended health care package.
• Work-life balance– We have a collaborative and team-oriented culture where onsite presence is required for all positions. We have 35-hour work weeks, and offer flexible work arrangements, including modified work weeks (flex days) and hybrid work schedules (onsite/remote) to eligible positions. Management employees are eligible for Time Off in Lieu, which is an additional 12 days off per year for time worked in excess of the regular hours required for their position.
• Health and wellness– We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an in-house fitness room, secure bike storage and a reduced-cost bus pass. We also offer an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.
• Location, location, location— We provide employment in an architectural landmark, the Parliament Buildings, which overlooks Victoria's Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, close to shops, restaurants, cafes and parks.
• Retirement benefits– We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire.
• Vacationbenefits– We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start, or 8 percent vacation pay.

Note

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, and selection processes. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .

The Legislative Assembly Administration is a non-partisan workforce where political neutrality and impartiality is paramount. Employees must perform their duties in a non-partisan manner and manage their private affairs in a way that does not compromise or raise doubt about their ability to perform their job duties in a neutral and impartial way.

We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted. An eligibility list may be established and/or auxiliary positions may be considered for future conversion to regular status. Lesser qualified applicants may be under-implemented or appointed at a lower classification. Reference checks and a Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required as conditions of employment. An Education Verification Check may also be required.

All positions at the Legislative Assembly require applicants to be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada.

The Legislative Assembly of BritishColumbiavalues diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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