Constable - Community Resource Officer (CRO) (INTERNAL ONLY) 2026/27

The Community Resource Officer (CRO) primary function is to be an ambassador for the Victoria Police Department and is responsible for prioritizing and analyzing concerns identified by police and community members.  This requires the ability to carefully examine the underlying conditions that have led to community problems and proactively seek new and alternative responses. The ability to think proactively and develop preventative action is critical, as is the capacity to engage with a wide range of partner agencies, community organizations, and the public. The CRO must lead, coordinate, and delegate tasks to members of the Community Services Division and Patrol Division where an integrated team response is appropriate or required. This is a demanding position which requires strong organizational skills.

Job Description:

• Uniform position Work (4) - 10 hour shifts per week.  Some flexibility may be required to attend community events outside the traditional work hours 

• Analyze problems and identify solutions that may include enforcement or involvement of community groups or agencies (Solution Oriented Policing) 

• Identify and examine the events and conditions that led to the problems, research and obtain data. Collaborate, develop and implement response plans focusing on innovative solutions 

• Liaise with community groups and associations to address concerns

• Attend meetings and provide public presentations when appropriate on behalf of the Department

• Research and provide information on crime patterns at community group meetings 

• Provide guidance to various committees, task forces, action groups and service providers 

• Perform security audits and speak in public settings with community members


• Flexibility in schedule to attend community events

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of harm reduction initiatives and strategies


• Demonstrated ability to implement innovative solutions to challenge
  


• Strong interpersonal skills, with public speaking experience
  


• Self Starter who is effective working in teams and with community members


• Ability to work with minimal supervision


• Understanding and compassionate; experienced managing issues effecting marginalized individuals.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 


• Police Mountain Bike trained or willingness to complete this training

Career Path Guidelines apply to this posting. (Please note that Career Path Guidelines are under review)

This posting is to fill two (2) anticipated vacancies in the Community Services Division and one (1) anticipated vacancy in the Esquimalt Division for a start date in January 2027.

How to Apply

Please upload the following documents:

1. One page cover letter

2. Up to two (2) pages of supporting materials which demonstrate your suitability for the position, including how you meet the preferred qualifications.

3. "Application for Position or Supplemental Duty" form signed by by current supervisor and manager

            Link here: Application for Position or Supplemental Duty

4. Interviews to take place June 8-18, 2026

• Applicants can anticipate a thirty (30) minute interview consisting of three (3) to four (4) behavioral/situational questions

Applications must be submitted before Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 09:00 hours