About this Position
The goal is that the Police Board reflects community demographics and consists of qualified people who have shown they can act in the public’s interest.
In British Columbia, police boards are mandated by the Police Act to provide civilian oversight and perform four main governance functions:
- Employ all sworn and civilian members of the department
- Provide financial oversight for the department
- Establish policies that set the direction for the department
- Act as the authority for policy and service complaints, with the board chair being responsible for discipline matters related to the Chief Constable and Deputy.
Commitment and Expectations
Board members typically meet twice a month for 3-4 hours each time. Although this is a volunteer position, board members are eligible to receive up to $8,000/year in remuneration for attending meetings, approved events and training.
Candidates should have the following personal attributes:
- knowledge about and an interest in the community
- ability to understand the complexities of policing
- commitment to protecting fairness, avoiding conflict of interest and maintaining neutrality and objectivity
- willingness, ability and availability to meet time commitments related to board duties
- ability to work with a variety of situations, groups and people, and to deal with difficult interpersonal situations
- possess problem-solving skills
willing to submit to a criminal record review and participate in a personal interview
Equity-seeking groups served by the Victoria Police Department are encouraged to apply.
For further information, please visit their website at Police Board - VicPD.ca or contact them directly at Board@vicpd.ca with any questions.