Events for Recruits
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Upcoming Events
Our Recruiting Unit is always looking for opportunities to meet with interested applicants, and we're looking forward to meeting you at an upcoming event. If you'd like to meet with us or have a question about the recruitment process, have a look at the events below or get in touch by emailing careers@surreypolice.ca
Security, Police, Fire Expo - March 27
Date and Time: March 27 from 10am - 3pm
Location: The International Centre - Orion Ballroom, 6900 Airport Road #101 Mississauga, Ontario
Registration and Information:
If you're in the Greater Toronto Area and you're looking for information on starting a career as a police officer in Surrey, BC be sure to register for the Security, Police, Fire Career Expo. Our Recruitment team will be on site and available to meet with you and share information about how you can help build a brand new police service from the ground up.
For more information, including registration visit Security, Police, Fire Career Expo.
Information Session - April 6
Date & Time:
April 6, 9am - 12pm
Location: Clayton Hall, 18513 70 Ave Surrey, BC
To Register:
If you are planning on attending the 9am session please register at: Recruitment 9am session
Join us for an in-person information session where you will learn all about career opportunities with SPS and what it takes to become a recruit.
This is your opportunity to meet and speak with recruiters about the application process, learn more about who we are, and find out how you can be part of a new, progressive police service.
Intro to Policing: Women's Workshop - June 1
Date and Time: June 1 from 8am - 1pm
Location: Surrey Training Centre
Registration Information:
SPS is hosting a half-day workshop for women that are interested in learning more about a career in policing. Featuring hands-on activities, team building exercises, and presentations from female officers, this is a great opportunity to find out if policing is right for you.To apply to this workshop please visit the event site: Intro to Policing - Women’s Workshop Tickets, Sat, Jun 1, 2024 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite
Requirements to participate in the event
When you request a ticket through our event site, our Recruitment Team will reach out to you and ask you to provide the following information:
- Cover Letter articulating why you’re interested in attending this Workshop, and any relevant work and /or volunteer experience
- Canadian citizen or proof of permanent resident with a minimum 5 years in Canada
- 30 credits of Post Secondary Education (non-official transcript required)
- Valid Class-5 Drivers License (photo required)
Information Sessions
Surrey Police Service will be holding information sessions for recruits every two months. If you are interested in becoming a police officer, attending an information session is a mandatory part of your application process. You will be asked during the process to indicate which information session you attended.
Information sessions will cover a variety of topics including, the vision. values and history of SPS, basic qualifications, what we're looking for in a candidate, the application process, realities of policing, salary and benefit information, and a period of questions and answers where you can speak to recruiters.
If you'd like to participate in an upcoming information session, please register for one of the following dates:
- Information Session - April 6, 2024
- Information Session - June 1, 2024 (Registration coming soon)