Police Officers

VPD; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vancouver Police Department is seeking highly qualified and dedicated individuals to join Vancouver’s finest and help advance our vision of making Vancouver the safest major city in Canada. Candidates must be physically fit, at least 19 years old, and possess a BC class 5 driver’s licence with a clean record.

A Grade 12 diploma plus 30 academic credits is required; a degree or diploma is preferred. Training covers arrest-and-control, de-escalation, firearms handling, and vehicle operation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old.
• Physically fit and in excellent health.
• Valid BC class 5 driver’s licence and a good driving record.
• Valid Standard/Intermediate First Aid (CPR C and AED) certification.
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, plus 30 credits or professional development credits.

Responsibilities

• Patrol by bicycle or on foot.
• Handle and care for firearms and operate police vehicles in emergencies.
• Overtime opportunities during staffing shortages or events.
• Contribute to community safety and public service.

Skills

Physical fitness

Arrest and control

De-escalation

First Aid/CPR

Education

Grade 12 diploma + 30 post-secondary credits

Degree or diploma (preferred)

Job description

Policing is a fast-moving and constantly evolving profession, shaped by the needs of a rapidly changing world. To meet those demands, the VPD continues to innovate, strengthen community partnerships, and apply leading practices that support excellence in public safety and service.

Vancouver is consistently recognized as one of the world’s most livable cities, attracting people from diverse backgrounds who come to live, work, and enjoy all that the city has to offer.

The VPD is seeking highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated individuals to join Vancouver’s finest and help advance our vision of making Vancouver the safest major city in Canada. We offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities in a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference in the community they serve.

Given the physical demand of police work, maintaining a high level of fitness is essential.

Whether you are patrolling by bicycle or chasing a suspect on foot, being physically fit will give you a necessary advantage. It can also be a healthy way to deal with stress.

In addition to knowing arrest-and-control, and de-escalation tactics, you will be trained to handle and care for a variety of firearms and to operate police vehicles in emergency situations. You may go for extended periods without drawing your firearm in the field, however, you must be prepared to use deadly force to protect yourself or others from grievous bodily harm or death.

• 4th Class Constable (after one year) – $100,390
• 3rd Class Constable (after two years) – $107,069
• 2nd Class Constable (after three years) – $120,468
• 1st Class Constable (after four years) – $133,847

VPD officers have many opportunities to work overtime during staffing shortages, at events, or on movie sets.

Constables also become eligible for pay increments up to 115% of the 1 st Class Constable wage through professional development.

VPD officers have countless opportunities to work overtime, including for the many events that happen in the city throughout the year.

Qualifications

Core Values – ICARE

The Vancouver Police Department is looking for exceptional people who share our five ICARE core values:

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect

Basic Qualifications

• minimum 19 years of age
• physically fit and in excellent health
• a valid BC class 5 driver’s licence with no restrictions and a good driving record
• valid current Standard/Intermediate First Aid (CPR “C” and AED) certification
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, plus a minimum of 30 academic post-secondary credits or equivalent professional development credits

Preferred Qualifications

• a degree or diploma in any field of study
• second language

The Vancouver Police Department is proud to be named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026.

The annual Top Employers program celebrates organizations across BC that create outstanding workplaces that prioritize continuous learning, support knowledge transfer from experienced staff, and welcome fresh perspectives of those entering the workforce.

The award underscores the VPD’s ongoing efforts to support officers and civilian staff through robust training, career development and wellness programs.