Constable - Strike Force (INTERNAL ONLY) 2026/27

The Strike Force team is a multi-disciplinary covert unit that provides surveillance support, intelligence, and targeted enforcement. Strike Force works independently and collaborates with other VicPD investigational units to accomplish investigational goals and objectives.  Strike Force also works in partnership with external investigational and enforcement units including Municipal and Provincial Police agencies, the RCMP, CBSA, United States Border Protection and other international enforcement agencies.

Job Description:

• Conduct covert surveillance and undercover operations while working a varied schedule including flexible hours and extended duty


• Must be reasonably available for call out where an operational need exists


• Conduct CDSA, Firearms, Organized Crime and other criminal investigations


• Gather intelligence through the use of confidential informers


• Work closely with the Operations Council, AIS, CSD, and ISD in support of operational and investigational priorities at VicPD


• Liaise and collaborate with external enforcement agencies and special teams


• Serve as a drug expert.  Write expert opinions, provide testimony in court and provide VicPD training and community presentations.
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment; committed to achieving team goals and objectives


• Self-motivated and a proactive driver of police investigations


• Excels in high stress situations


• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and make sound decisions under pressure


• Demonstrated ability to recruit and handle confidential informers


• Demonstrated experience preparing a wide variety of judicial applications


• Demonstrated Primary Investigator skills and experience investigating CDSA and Property Crime offences


• Demonstrated knowledge and experience managing exhibits and controlled substances

Preferred Qualifications:

• Covert Surveillance training & experience


• Experienced Drug Expert, or willingness to develop and work as a court certified drug expert


• Undercover Operator, BCMUP Level II 


• Foundational understanding of Major Case Management principles


• Familiarity with Civil Forfeiture Program and processes

Career Path Guidelines apply to this posting. *GIS members are still invited to apply. (Please note that Career Path Guidelines are under review)

This posting is to fill anticipated two (2) vacancies in January 2027, and one (1) in the second quarter of 2027 .

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

• Teamwork & Surveillance


• Confidential Informer Handling


• Affiant & Primary Investigator work 

4. Interviews to take place May 19-22, 2026

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

Applications must be submitted before Friday, May 15, 2026 at 0900 hours