Retired Police Officer Program (RPOP) - Child Youth Advocacy Centre Team Constable

Job summary

The Constable manages and coordinates child abuse investigations, including sexual and physical assaults, within a multi-disciplinary team. They are responsible for evidence collection, conducting interviews, and preparing documentation for court proceedings.

Job details

POLICE CONSTABLE – CHILD YOUTH ADVOCACY CENTRE TEAM (EXTERNAL) COMPETITION: 26HRV-079 SECTION: Child Youth Advocacy Centre Team, Special Investigation Section STATUS: Retired Police Officer Program (RPOP) Contract / Full – Time HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Thursday dayshift or Tuesday to Friday dayshift; hours may vary based on operational requirements (extended shifts and on call). COMPETITION END DATE: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Responsible for child abuse investigations including child sexual assaults and child physical assaults. Works collaboratively with other child protection agencies as part of the multi-disciplinary team at The Treehouse Vancouver – Child Youth Advocacy Centre. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Manages and coordinates the gathering, preservation, documentation, and collection of evidence, including obtaining legal authorizations and working with other speciality unit investigators. Co-ordinates the gathering of physical evidence with other speciality investigators. Conducts interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects. Drafts and obtains legal applications for the collection of evidence. Manages assigned investigative files, including investigation logs, task assignment, action reports, file maintenance, disclosure preparation and adherence to Major Case Management and Special Investigation Section business rules. Manages victim and witness interactions including obtaining statements, safety planning, ongoing communication, and ensuring a trauma-informed approach throughout investigations and court processes. Prepares documentation, reports, and evidence for charge assessment and prosecution, and provide evidence in court proceedings. Develops and maintains investigative resources and partnerships, act as a resource to police members, government agencies, and the community, and communicate information in individual, classroom, and public settings. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the statutes and case law pertaining to child sexual offence and child abuse investigations. Knowledge of preserving and collecting perishable evidence. Knowledge of interviewing children and adults as victims, witnesses, and suspects. Knowledge of legal processes and judicial authorizations, including search warrants, production orders, and Part VI. Knowledge of project-based investigations using Major Case Management principles and the effective use of departmental resources to secure evidence. Ability to maintain composure and effectively deal with children and individuals of diverse background. Demonstrates sensitivity, compassion, and sincerity when working with victims and witnesses. Ability to adapt to changing work responsibilities, methods, and operational requirements, including variable working hours and callouts. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing, including de-escalating crisis situations. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute positively to team activities, discussions, and shared objectives. 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: Prior assignment to an investigative unit or team, demonstrating a strong investigative ability. Preferred: Major Case Management Major Crimes Investigative Techniques File Coordination Investigative Interviewing Forensic Child Interviewing Search and Seizure Forensic DNA Collection Investigator development training CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Maintain all required certifications, training, and qualifications, including annual use of force qualifications; applicants who are not already trained in Forensic Child Interviewing will be required to successfully complete the training. Must participate in an annual High Stress Debrief session with a medical professional, paid for by the Department.

What you’ll do

The Constable manages and coordinates child abuse investigations, including sexual and physical assaults, within a multi-disciplinary team. They are responsible for evidence collection, conducting interviews, and preparing documentation for court proceedings.

Requirements

Applicants must be retired or currently serving Canadian police officers with prior investigative experience. Candidates must pass medical exams, maintain use-of-force qualifications, and possess a valid driver's licence.

Benefits

• High stress debrief sessions

Listed skills

• Training · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Interviewing · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Ability to adapt · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• complaints · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Child abuse investigations
• Evidence collection
• Interviewing techniques
• Major case management
• Trauma-informed approach
• Legal applications
• Court testimony
• Crisis de-escalation
• Forensic child interviewing
• Search and seizure
• File maintenance
• Stakeholder partnership
• Report writing
• Safety planning
• Case Law
• Use Of Force
• Trauma Informed Approaches
• Search And Seizure
• Composure
• Advocacy
• Court Proceedings
• Compassion
• Planning
• Case Management
• Child Protection
• Communication
• Forensic Sciences
• DNA Profiling
• Search Warrant
• Sincerity
• Coordinating
• Investigation

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services
• Legal
• Child and Youth Program Assistant
• Law Enforcement Officer
• Police Officers
• Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

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