Civilian Careers
Take on an exciting career at Surrey Police Service, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to help develop a progressive new police agency.
Be a part of change in policing
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is Surrey’s new municipal police agency, redefining policing through innovative approaches and community-based solutions.
We are committed to building an inclusive, respectful, and supportive culture, one that prioritizes employee wellness, growth, and career development.
Now is an exciting time to join SPS. We’re expanding our civilian team with talented individuals who want to help shape the future of policing and be part of one of the largest police services in Canada.
Civilian opportunities
Civilian employees play an essential role in SPS operations. Through administrative support, community outreach, and specialized services, each role helps support the work of law enforcement. SPS offers a wide range of civilian career opportunities suited to diverse skills, interests, and educational backgrounds.
SPS employs both unionized civilian positions under CUPE 402 and non-unionized exempt roles. Opportunities include regular full-time, temporary, and auxiliary positions. Below are some of the many areas where you can begin your career with SPS. View current job openings
Community Policing Bureau
Administrative Support
Cells
Community Programs
Diversity
Intervention Services
Operational Communications Centre
Victim Services
Investigative Services Bureau
Administrative Support
Crime Analysis
Digital Forensics
Corporate Services Bureau
Administrative Support
Asset Management
Court Services
Human Resources
Information Services
Information Technology
Public Services
Training
Office of the Chief Constable
Communications / Media
Legal Services
Finance / Payroll
Business Intelligence
SPS benefits
*For eligible full-time positions
- Three weeks of vacation to start (pro-rated in the first year)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Competitive extended health benefits (e. g., physiotherapy, massage therapy)
- Defined benefit pension through the Municipal Pension Plan
- Short-term sick leave and long-term disability coverage
- Travel and life insurance
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Wellness support
- Reduced-rate access to City of Surrey recreation facilities
- SPS Wellness Unit and Operational Stress Intervention dog, Ragnar
- Wellness lounge for rest and decompression
- Onsite counsellor and fitness coordinator
- Multiple onsite gyms
- Free access to Peer Connect, an employee wellbeing app
- Free access to Volt, a fitness app
- Multi-Faith & Reflection Room
How to apply
- Step 1 – Online Application
- Step 2 – Pre-Screening & Testing
- Step 3 – Panel Interview(s)
- Step 4 – Conditional Offer
- Step 5 – Security Clearance
- Step 6 – Reference Checks
- Step 8 – Employment Confirmed
Visit our Application Process page for details on each step. .
Questions?
For more information, contact SPS Human Resources at HRadmin@surreypolice.ca. If you are specifically interested in a position with our Information Technology team, please email ITcareers@surreypolice.ca.