Constable - Co-Responder Team (CRT) (INTERNAL ONLY) 2025/26

The Community Services Division’s Co-Responder Team (CRT) Constables work to combine elements of front-line crisis response with health care services to provide an efficient and effective interdisciplinary response team. The CRT responds to a continuum of crises irrespective of an individual’s physical characteristics, mental wellness, sobriety / substance use, or other public safety concerns. The CRT forms an integrated partnership between VicPD and Island Health Mental Health to work collaboratively with partners offering wellness and substance use services in the community. Together, the CRT will provide primary and secondary response to persons experiencing mental health and/or substance use related crisis.

Job Description:

• Work 12 hour shifts following a 4 on 4 off rotation. Start time between 0800-0900 in consultation with your partnered MHSU clinician


• Work in partnership with a mental health clinician


• Assess and establish safety and security; conduct ongoing risk assessments


• Provide de-escalation with crisis response


• Primary focus on wellness and health services. Where enforcement is appropriate, the goal of the Police/Court/Crown process is offender management, safety and wellness.


• Participate in group meetings and participate on working committees


• Collaborate and liaise with community partners to identify appropriate supports


• Liaise with other VicPD members in the field when appropriate


• Facilitate education and training to community partners and police officers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated self-starter who excels working in collaborative teams


• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and individuals


• Genuine interest working with people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges and crises


• Strong interpersonal skills with exceptional communication, intervention and de-escalation skills


• Advanced knowledge of substance use services, shelter protocols and outreach services


• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with community service providers

Career Path Guidelines apply to this posting.

This posting is to fill one (1) anticipated vacancy in 2026.

How to Apply

Please upload the following documents:

1.  One page cover letter

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

        Link here: Application for Position or Supplemental Duty

3.  Two (2) pages of supporting materials which demonstrate your suitability for the position, including how you meet the basic and/or preferred qualifications. 

Applications must be submitted before Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 0800 hours