We’re expanding our presence in Surrey and expanding our Frontline. To support our continuing growth as we take over more policing operations, we’re now offering a signing bonus of up to $25,000 for experienced Frontline Constables.

Signing bonus eligibility

A limited number of experienced police officers who apply with SPS as an exempt candidate and are hired as a Frontline Constable will receive up to $25,000. This signing bonus will help compensate experienced officers for the costs involved in switching police agencies (ex. lost leave banks or training costs that have to be repaid).

• $20,000 for experienced officers hired as Frontline Constables (for members from all police agencies, excluding the Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit)
• $25,000 for experienced officers hired as Frontline Constables who are currently working in Surrey policing and want to stay in Surrey (for members currently working in the Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit)
   

Moving expenses

SPS is also offering up to $10,000 to help cover relocation expenses for experienced officers who do not live in the lower mainland.
 

Working the Frontline in Surrey

Constables on the Frontline fill an important role in leading the public safety response in Surrey. Understanding that our Frontline Constables perform a demanding and critical job, SPS is making significant efforts to ensure they are safe, healthy, and supported.
 

Two-person vehicles

SPS has implemented a combination of two-person and one-person vehicles for the Frontline. This allows for a safer and faster police response to calls for service requiring a multi-officer response.
 

Modern shift schedule

We worked closely with our Frontline officers to build a shift schedule that works for both our officers and the community we serve. The result is a modern Frontline shift schedule that was recommended by 91% of our officers.

The benefits of SPS's Frontline shift schedule are significant:

• More hours of rest during days off (up to 115 hours)
• Shorter overnight shifts (10 hours instead of 12)
• Overnight shifts don’t start until later in the evening, allowing for more family time
• Same shift for each 4-day block, resulting in less sleep disruption
• Increased ability for SPS to provide officers with training
• Increased team cohesion and supervision, with the full team having the same start/end time.
• Overlapping shifts which increase ability to relieve officers at end of shift

Career opportunities

SPS will have all of the major specialty units expected of a large agency – from surveillance, to gangs, to a confidential informant unit. We will also be a part of the Lower Mainland Integrated Teams.

As we continue to build SPS to full strength, we have implemented several progressive staffing practices. For example, SPS is temporarily offering the ability for experienced officers to apply for promotion after just 12 months of service with SPS (including those who receive the signing bonus). Officers who receive the Frontline Signing Bonus will be eligible to apply for lateral positions after 24 months of patrol duties.

In addition, seniority at SPS is based on rank and SPS start date. The earlier you join, the more career opportunities you will have!