Greater Victoria Public Safety Unit (GVPSU)
The Greater Victoria Public Safety Unit (GVPSU) is accepting applications from municipal police officers in the Capital Regional District (CRD). GVPSU is an integrated unit consisting of police officers from all municipal police agencies inthe CRD and consists of an integrated fire medic program supported by the Esquimalt and Saanich Departments. GVPSU members receive specialized training and equipment to maintain public order manage large crowds respond to civil disturbances support public safety during lawful protests and conduct large scale searches. Additional training and duties include large scale evidence searches pre-event searches protester device extraction evidence gathering and the deployment of special munitions.
Requirements and Responsibilities
Commit to a minimum of 3 years on the team
Attend a reasonable number of call outs per year
Attend three days of PSU training twice per year
Be able to work in large crowd environments for prolonged periods
Be able to work in environments where chemical munitions have been deployed
Be able to work well within a team and follow direction
Be physically capable of performing the operational duties associated with a public order unit
Attend and pass the GVPSU Basic Public Order Course October 20 to 23 2026
Minimum service of 2 years policing experience by the start of the Basic Public Order Course
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in public order or major event policing
Advanced tactical medical or other related experience
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in high-stress rapidly evolving environments
Strong communication de-escalation and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated history of working in team environments
Sound judgement and decision making under pressure
Demonstrated professionalism discipline and resilience
The selection process will give consideration to maintaining a proportional representation
from municipal agencies within the addition a limited number of Sergeant
positions will be allocated to ensure appropriate leadership representation within the unit.
How to Apply
One (1) page cover letter addressed to Inspector Malinosky OIC of GVPSU
Two (2) pages of work experience education and/or other supporting materials which demonstrate your suitability for the position including how you meet the basic and/or preferred qualifications
Application for Position or Supplemental Duty form signed by by current supervisor and manager
Link here:Application for Position or Supplemental Duty
Applications should be submitted to your home agencys HR Division.
Stage 1: Applications must be received by HR Departments by July 3 2026.
Stage 2: The selection panel will review the applications.
Stage 3: The selection panel may interview a candidates current or previous supervisor(s).
Stage 4: The GVPSU Team Leader will notify the successful and unsuccessful applicants by email.
All candidates will have an opportunity to receive feedback at the end of stage 2.
Successful candidates will be invited to the GVPSU Basic Public Order Course October 20 to 23 2026.
Candidates who successfully complete the Basic Public Order Course will be invited to join GVPSU.
All questions or inquiries about the selection process should be directed to GVPSU Team Leader Sgt. Brent Hilborne at
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