Reserve Constables

The Saanich Police Department is currently accepting applications for our reserve program

We are actively recruiting for future Reserve training classes.

Saanich Police Application for Reserve Constables

Saanich Police Reserve Constables are uniformed, trained volunteers who participate in non-enforcement community policing and crime prevention activities and accompany police officers in a ride-along capacity.  Depending on the task, Reserve Constables work under the direct supervision of a police officer or the general supervision of the police department. Our Reserve Constables are required to volunteer a minimum of 160 hours per year as well as complete several mandatory training requirements annually.

Candidates must meet the minimum requirements as outlined on the Applicant Minimum Requirements page.

Training Requirements

All our Reserves Constables must complete the basic Reserve Constable’s training as outlined by the Ministry of Solicitor General’s Office.  Training takes about four months with classes held 1-2 evenings a week and one weekend day. Candidates study legal issues, crime prevention, traffic, professionalism and ethics, communication tactics, use of force certification, and tactical communication. Training also has a strong team building component.

The two Provincial written exams are administered on classroom studies. The Provincial written exams are conducted by the Justice Institute of BC. The passing score for these examinations is a minimum of 70%.  Applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum of two years volunteer service.

Selection Process

Assessment of honesty, integrity and ethics are an integral part of the selection process and the information you provide throughout the process will be scrutinized closely.  Dishonesty, deceit, or non-disclosure of information can result in your removal from the process. 

The Saanich Police are committed to being an equal opportunity employer as we look for confident applicants that reflect our diverse community that we serve. The reserve selection process will begin six months before the commencement of a training class; however we will accept applications year-round.

More information on the Reserve Constable training program can be obtained by contacting the Reserve Constable Program Director here.

Overview of the Reserve Constable Recruiting Process

  • Application Package
  • Written Testing
  • Physical Testing
  • Initial Screening Interview
  • Polygraph Test
  • Peer Panel Interview
  • Background Investigation

Please Note

Before you fill out the application form please ensure you have all required documents ready to upload.

Apply for the Saanich Police Reserve Constable Program

Please download and fill out these forms. Return them using the form below.

To complete the forms you will need to have Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Acrobat Pro installed on your computer.

If you are successful in your application, you will be invited to the next stage of the recruiting process.

Step 1

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS

For tips on how to complete and send a document electronically, see our FAQ page.

Step 2

WHEN COMPLETED SEND USING THE UPDATE APPLICATION BUTTON

  • Vision Assessment Form
  • Hearing Assessment Form
  • Copy of valid Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR Level C
Update Application

Step 3

In addition to the above documentation

  1. Official stamped copies of educational transcripts are required for the highest level of education completed. These documents must be forwarded to the Saanich Police Staff Development Division directly from the school/college/university by mail in a sealed envelope or by email. If transcripts are received in any other manner, they will not be accepted.

2. An original signed copy of the Authorization for Release of Information document is required and must be mailed to the Saanich Police Department to:

Saanich Police Department
Recruiting
760 Vernon Ave,
Victoria BC, V8X 2W6

Forms

  1. Download the “Polygraph Integrity Questionnaire” form below by clicking “download form”
  2. Ensure you have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer, if not please use the link above to install the program.
  3. In your downloads folder locate the file called “PIQ V5.pdf”
  4. Right click on the file and hover over the option “open with” then from the options presented click “Adobe Acrobat DC”
  5. Wait for the form to open in Adobe Acrobat DC
  6. Fill out the form and save to your computer
  7. Submit the filled “PIQ V5.pdf” along with your application using the form below.

Download All Files

Download .zip File

Or

Download Files to Fill Online Using Adobe Acrobat

Recruit Applicant Questionnaire

Download Form

Polygraph Integrity Questionnaire

Download Form

Download Files to Print, Fill and Scan

Vision Assessment Form

Download Form

Hearing Assessment Form

Download Form

Authorization for Release of Information Form

Download Form

Applicant Checklist

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