Transit Police is an equal opportunity employer.
We're a multi-jurisdictional police service working alongside all our policing partners to ensure a safe and secure transit system for everyone. We work to reassure the communities and citizens we serve that their safety is our priority and offer recruit, exempt and civilian career opportunities.
Being a member of the Transit Police gives you a chance to grow and experience different types of policing services: foot patrol, plain clothes unit, mountain bike patrols, working as part of an integrated law enforcement team and much more. We offer an exciting and unique style of policing on and around Metro Vancouver's transit system.
No other police service walks the beat like we do.
Recruit Police Officer Opportunities
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You'll be trained at the Justice Institute of BC, as you would for any other BC municipal police force. Once in the field, you'll be challenged to represent the organization with exceptional results.
In order for us to consider your application, you must be able to meet our basic qualifications, and we look for applicants who posses our preferred skills.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum 19 years of age
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Physically fit and in excellent health
- Grade 12 diploma; consideration given for GED and work experience
- No criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted
- No adult criminal charges pending
- A valid Class 5 driver's licence with a good driving history
- Type a minimum of 25 words per minute
- Meet the Transit Police visual acuity and hearing standards
Preferred Qualifications
- 30 credits of academic post secondary education from a recognized university or college
- A degree or diploma in any field of study
- Knowledge of a second language or culture
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Community volunteer experience
- Good interpersonal skills – history of working closely with the public
How to Apply
If you think you have the necessary skills required to become a Transit Police Officer, fill out our Recruit Police Officer Application form*
and follow the instructions.
Questions? Email us at recruiting@transitpolice.bc.ca
*Note: if you're having issues viewing PDFs in your browser, please save the document to your computer and open it from there.
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Exempt Police Officer Opportunities
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Are you a member of, or recently retired from, a recognized police service in Canada? Are you interested in a career change but want to stay in policing? Then you owe it to yourself to explore the career opportunities that Transit Police can offer you!
You'll get excellent pay and benefits, and won't be disappointed.
How to Apply
If you're interested in finding more than just a job, fill out our
Exempt Police Officer Application form* and follow the instructions.
Questions? Email us at recruiting@transitpolice.bc.ca
*Note: if you're having issues viewing PDFs in your browser, please save the document to your computer and open it from there.
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Civilian Opportunities
We're looking for talented and driven people to fill the diverse and challenging civilian positions in our growing police service. Civilian opportunities include positions in IT, human resources, communications, administrative and managerial roles and more.