SPS supports one of Canada's fastest-growing and most diverse cities - and we will grow to become one of the country's largest independent police services with opportunities for new experiences and career progression. If there's a section of specialty you're interested in, it's likely that we will have it. Depending on your skills and interests, over the course of your career you will have the opportunity to serve in a range of units and in partnerships with other agencies, including the Lower Mainland Integrated Teams. 

SPS participates in the BC Municipal Pension Plan, one of the largest pension plans in Canada.  Our officer compensation package is equal to or better than other municipal police agencies in BC and SPS civilian employees are enrolled in a comprehensive benefits plan.

Visit our pages for experienced officers, recruits, and civilians to view our salaries and benefits. 

SPS is committed to Peel’s Principles of effective, ethical policing. We believe that successful policing is the result of collaboration and respect between a police service and the community it serves – and we intentionally build the relationships and community-based solutions behind our motto, “Safer. Stronger. Together.” Nimble and community-focused, we work together to get things done.

We’re building a team that reflects the community we serve and the world we live in: inclusive of all ethnicities, cultures, genders and sexual orientations. While we hire the most qualified people for the job, we do so with an eye on diversity and the need for a wide range of skills, knowledge and abilities. A diverse workplace leads to improved organizational decision-making, with broader perspectives and ideas, and fewer blind spots. Most importantly, it leads to a culture of respect, inclusion and acceptance.

At SPS, we believe in treating each other as we wish to be treated. Our workplace is free from discrimination, harassment and disrespectful behaviour (including bullying), and is supportive of individual dignity, positive self-esteem and mutual respect. Please review our Human Rights and Respectful Workplace Policy as part of your career search with SPS.

The world of policing is changing and, at SPS, we see this as an opportunity to effect positive change. We invest in our people from Day 1, making health and wellness a priority: from our choices in uniform design and equipment selection, to shift-scheduling, training, and ongoing programs that support mental and physical well-being. 

It’s not enough to want to be the best, at SPS we invest in the training and learning that lead to innovative solutions, improved officer and civilian safety, and continuous improvement.  We are an employer that champions growth and opportunity, and we have established our own in-house training centre so we can host annual training days for officers, recruits, and civilian staff. 

Many of our officers and civilian employees live in Surrey. It’s Metro Vancouver’s most culturally diverse city, made up of six distinct neighbourhoods with a full range of urban and outdoor attractions. You can begin to explore what Surrey has to offer here.