Victim Services Case Worker

Surrey Police Service; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 120,347,000 - 135,046,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey Police Service invites applicants for a Regular Full-Time Victim Services Case Worker in the Community Partnerships Support Section. The role provides crisis intervention and ongoing follow-up for crime victims and witnesses, with responsibilities across emergency responses, referrals, and court-related support.

You will work with police, fire personnel, and community agencies to ensure safety and access to resources, including safety planning and information dissemination.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by a post-secondary degree in a related field.
• A minimum of four years of directly related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
• This position requires both SPSSecurity Clearance and RCMP Reliability Status with a mandatory polygraph examination.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergencies and critical incidents at crime scenes, hospitals, homes, or community locations.
• Coordinates emergency transportation to transition house and accompanies sexual assault victims to hospitals for follow-up.
• Assists victims and families during next-of-kin notifications and other sensitive situations.
• Updates clients on case progress, court outcomes, and related processes in consultation with investigators and external agencies.
• Provides referrals and information about community resources and supports, including safety planning and replacements of documents.
• Maintains client files, notes, and diary dates; prepares correspondence and summaries.

Education

Grade 12 plus post-secondary degree in a related field

Job description

10-02-2026

VICTIMSERVICES CASE WORKER

Surrey PoliceService (SPS) is Surrey’s new municipal police agency. On November 29, 2024,SPS became the police of jurisdiction, and assumed responsibility and commandfor policing and law enforcement in Surrey. SPS is working to redefine policingwith innovative new approaches and community-based solutions. It’s an excitingtime as SPS continues to expand our team with talented people who want to helpshape the future of policing in Surrey. To date we’ve hired over 550 policeofficers and over 450 civilian support staff and will grow to be one of thelargest independent police services in Canada. Since day one, SPS has beenintentional about building a culture that is inclusive, respectful andsupportive, with a strong focus on employee wellness and career development.

POSITION OVERVIEW

SurreyPolice Service (SPS) has an exciting opportunity for a Regular Full-Time VictimServices Case Worker to join our Community Partnerships Support Section, withinthe Community Policing Bureau. Reporting to the Community Partnerships Manager,the incumbent, under the supervision of the manager, provides direct supportservices to crime and trauma victims and witnesses. Duties include providingcrisis intervention support and ongoing follow up to victims, family membersand witnesses in immediate aftermath of crime or trauma. The position alsoassists with emergency responses, referrals, court support and case updates.The Victim Services Case Worker works with police, fire personnel, andcommunity agencies to ensure victims’ safety and access to resources.Considerable independence of judgment is required to be exercised withinestablished guidelines and according to policies and procedures. The incumbentwill be required to attend crime scenes and court. May be exposed to bodilyfluids and highly stressful situations.

Schedule / Hours of Work

Theanticipated schedule for this position is 40 hours/week, non-standard workweek.Please note, the hours are subjectto change based on operational needs and adherence to the Collective Agreement.

• Responds to emergencies and critical incidentsat crime scenes, hospitals, homes, or community locations.
• Coordinates emergency transportation totransition house, residence etc. and accompanies sexual assault victims tohospitals for follow up.
• Assists members and emergency personnel bysupporting victims and families during next-of-kin notifications and othersensitive situations.
• In consultation with investigating officers,Crown Counsel and external agencies, updates clients on case progress, courtoutcomes, and related processes.
• Provides clients with referrals and informationabout available community and government resources/support services includingbut not limited to home and personal safety, non-criminal protection orders,and replacement of stolen or lost documents.
• Assesses client’s safety, develops safety plans,and ensures ongoing monitoring and follow-up where appropriate.
• Assists clients with crime victim assistanceprogram applications and victim impact statements and other required documents.
• Conducts court orientations, courtaccompaniment, courthouse tours, with victims and witnesses, includingemergency court accompaniment and Crown Counsel meetings.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate clientfile field notes, computerized documentation, and maintaining diary dates.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, andinformation summaries related to the work.
• Provides feedback on processes and proceduresrelated to the work.
• Provides or coordinates short-term emergencychildcare as needed.
• Engages in community outreach and conductspresentations to promote awareness of victim services and available supports.
• Presents information to the public staff andattends community meetings as requested by the Manager.
• Assists other staff in performing their duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by apost-secondary degree in a related field
• A minimum of four years of directly relatedexperience
• An equivalent combination of education andexperience may be considered.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License with a safedriving record.
• This position requires both SPSSecurity Clearance and RCMP Reliability Status. All applicants must obtain andmaintain the required police security clearance throughout their employmentwith SPS, which includesa mandatory polygraph examination .

BENEFITS &COMPENSATION

SurreyPolice Service offers a comprehensive benefits package, including extendedhealth and dental coverage, a defined benefit pension through the MunicipalPension Plan, generous vacation entitlements, and ongoing professionaldevelopment. Employees also benefit from short-term and long-term coverage,travel and life insurance, discounted access to City of Surrey recreationfacilities, and a dedicated Employee Services team providing personal andfamily support. With a strong focus on well-being, career growth, and work-lifebalance, SPS is committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace. Note– The aforementioned benefits only apply to eligible full-time positions withinSPS.

• This is a unionized position, representedby CUPE 402.
• The salary range is $42.00/hour -$47.13/hour (pay grade 26L) based on 2026 rates.

Thank you foryour interest in working with SPS. We pride ourselves on hiring members thatmodel the mission, vision, and values of SPS through unquestioned integrity andsustaining a visible, credible, inclusive, and respected profile.