POLICE CONSTABLE – COMMUNITY OUTREACH TEAM
COMPETITION: 26HRV-092
SECTION: Community Outreach Team, Diversity, Community & Indigenous Relations Section (Sex Industry Liaison Officer
Portfolio)
STATUS: Retired Police Officer Program (RPOP) Contract / Full-Time
HOURS OF WORK: Tuesday to Friday afternoon/evening; hours may vary based on operational requirements (extended shifts and on call).
COMPETITION END DATE: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Responsible for engaging with individuals involved in the sex industry to build and maintain trusting relationships. This position focuses on addressing the underreporting of violent incidents, particularly within the Downtown Eastside, by encouraging and supporting reporting among vulnerable individuals working or living in high-risk environments. A key priority is fostering strong partnerships with sex workers, support service providers, and other trusted community members to enhance safety, trust, and access to support.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Develops and maintains relationships with individuals involved in the sex industry, support workers, and community organizations to improve communication, strengthen community partnerships, and encourage the reporting of violent incidents affecting vulnerable individuals living or working in high-risk environments.
- Responds to direct requests for police assistance, supports vulnerable individuals experiencing victimization or crisis, and acts as a liaison between community members, police members, and the justice system.
- Refers individuals to appropriate community and support services, including housing, healthcare, withdrawal management services (detox) and recovery care, employment services, victim support, and legal resources.
- Conducts proactive crime prevention initiatives by identifying risks, disseminating safety information, monitoring trends, and providing guidance regarding high-risk offenders, locations, and behaviours.
- Prepares reports, presentations, and related documentation, and delivers presentations, workshops, and educational initiatives to individuals involved in the sex industry, community groups, service providers, and partner agencies regarding safety, crime prevention, police services, and justice system processes.
- Supports criminal investigations through information gathering and facilitating interviews, investigative follow-up, court accompaniment, and coordination with police investigators and justice system partners.
- Enforces applicable federal, provincial, and municipal legislation when required while balancing enforcement activities with the maintenance of positive community relationships.
- Collaborates with internal and external partners to identify emerging issues affecting vulnerable populations, develops problem-solving strategies, and supports initiatives that enhance community safety and well-being.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with vulnerable and marginalized individuals.
- Knowledge of issues affecting individuals involved in the sex industry, including victimization, addiction, mental health, homelessness, and exploitation.
- Knowledge of community agencies and services, and the ability to act as a liaison and resource.
- Understanding of the use of force continuum and applicable provisions of the Criminal Code.
- Ability to contribute effectively to team activities through the sharing of ideas, information, and expertise.
- Ability to maintain composure and performance while interacting with individuals of different backgrounds, personalities, attitudes, opinions, and values.
- Ability to prepare reports, presentations, and related documentation, and effectively communicate information to a variety of audiences.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
A retired officer applicant must satisfy the basic requirements to apply for a temporary experienced contract police officer position:
- Eligible to retire, recently retired, or a serving Canadian police officer within the last three years
- Police recruit training provided by any of the following Canadian police training academies:
- RCMP Training Academy (Depot); Ontario Police College
- Chief Crowfoot Learning Centre (Calgary Police Service)
- Edmonton Police Service, Basic Recruit Training
- Lethbridge College
- Winnipeg Police Service, Police Recruit Training Academy
- Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
- Saskatchewan Police College
- École Nationale de Police du Québec
- Atlantic Police Academy
- Canadian Forces Military Police Academy or Justice Institute of British Columbia
- Must not be the subject of any current Police Act allegations, Professional Standards investigations, Independent Investigations Office complaints or equivalent disciplinary processes in other provinces
- Deployable to work patrol
- Pass a medical exam to confirm fit for duty
- Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s licence
- Able to pass all elements of the on-boarding process, which includes, but not limited to, VPD use-of-force qualifications.
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable or marginalized populations.
- Demonstrated commitment to community-based policing principles and collaborative problem-solving.
Preferred:
- Previous experience working in the Downtown Eastside or similar community settings.
- Previous experience in community policing, outreach, victim services, or liaison positions.
- Training or experience related to trauma-informed practice, Indigenous history, mental health, addiction, or victim support.
- Effective presentation training or experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Maintain all required certifications, training, and qualifications, including annual use of force qualifications.
