Student Police Academy
New Westminster Police DepartmentNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Posted November 26, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The New Westminster Police Department, one of the oldest police services in Western Canada, provides comprehensive law‑enforcement and public safety services to a growing community of 80,000 residents in Metro Vancouver. The department prioritizes community policing, fostering strong relationships with diverse local populations while operating in both historic downtown areas and along the Fraser River. It distinguishes itself through a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, robust staff wellness and professional development programs, and a unique focus on interagency collaboration via integrated specialty units. Additionally, the NWPD offers the region’s most extensive secondment opportunities, enabling officers to broaden their experience across multiple policing contexts.
Job Description
The New Westminster Police Department is looking for students aged 16-18 to participate in their Student Police Academy, a one-week program providing hands-on experience in law enforcement, physical conditioning, and scenario-based simulations.
Requirements
- Professionalism
- Ethical Accountability & Responsibility
- Integrity
- Service
- Endurance
Benefits
- Exciting and challenging one-week program
- Opportunity to expand knowledge and experience in policing
- Certificate of Completion
- Development of leadership skills and camaraderie through team-building activities