Volunteer opportunities
Abbotsford Police Summer Special Events Team
Responsibilities:
- Assist with event setup and teardown
- Provide information and assistance to event attendees
- Help maintain a safe and welcoming environment
- Collaborate with police officers and other volunteers while interacting with the public
- Assist with delivering the 2025 AbbyPD community survey to the community
- Assist with free bike registrations
Executive Assistant
August 06, 2025
Posting: POST000117
Closing Date: 2025-08-27
How to Apply
First-time users are required to create a profile which you will be able to re-use each time you apply for a position with the Abbotsford Police Department. On the Login page, click the plus button (+) beside Applicant Registration to begin the process.
You will be required to individually upload a resume and cover letter, using either Word or PDF format. You will also be asked to include your education and previous employment information.
By creating a profile, you will not be required to provide this information each time you apply for a position, however, you may edit the information as required.
Once you have completed the process, you will receive an email confirming your application was successful.
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or are experiencing technical issues.
The Abbotsford Police Department, with staff strength in excess of 300, is committed to making Abbotsford the safest city in BC. Through continuous improvement and innovation, we strive to provide the highest quality of service to our growing community. We currently have the following temporary full-time, exempt civilian position:
Executive Assistant to the Chief Constable
Backfill for Mat Leave - Up to 18 months
The Executive Assistant provides highly confidential senior administrative services to the Chief Constable and the Abbotsford Police Board as required by monitoring, coordinating, researching, and assisting in the completion of related duties within the Office of the Chief Constable. This is a busy, high-profile position that demands the utmost professionalism, judgment, confidentiality, confidence in decision making, and the ability to prioritize and be adaptable to constantly changing priorities. This position requires interaction with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders including the Police Board, to convey information and promote positive and respectful relationships.
Candidates will have Grade 12 supplemented by post-secondary education and/or courses in administration, with a minimum of five (5) years related office experience at an executive level or suitable combination of training and experience. Demonstrated knowledge of the organizational structure and functions of the Abbotsford Police Department and the Police Board is required. Experience in a law office, public sector, or policing environment is considered an asset.
A high degree of proficiency is required in office technology including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, MS Outlook, Adobe, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and minute taking.
Our ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and tact. They will be resourceful, have strong attention to detail, be a strong project manager, and have the ability to critically analyze information, problems and situations to formulate logical solutions and recommendations. Excellent editing and document drafting skills are required.
We offer a competitive salary ($78,703 - $90,343 plus a $7,798 stipend) and benefits package, including participation in a defined benefit pension plan. The successful candidate must obtain and maintain an enhanced security clearance, which includes a polygraph test. If this opportunity matches your qualifications and expectations, please go to the Apply Now button below to submit your resume. We are accepting resumes online only.
Closing date: August 27th, 2025
The Abbotsford Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage diversity
The Abbotsford Police Department is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 604-864-4875.
Community Policing VOLUNTEER QUALIFICATIONS
Volunteers must be:
- Clear of a criminal record
- Must be 18 years or older (some programs may require a volunteer to be 19 years or older)
- Must have own transportation to and from their volunteer position
- Must have a good command of the English language both written and spoken
- Must pass and maintain a criminal record and drivers abstract, volunteers may be required to complete a lifestyle and integrity questionnaire
- Must have sufficient time to volunteer
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Must be committed to working a minimum of 8 hours a month
Volunteer Commitment
Volunteers are expected to adhere to the following:
- One year commitment following training
- Sign agreements on ethics, confidentiality, and a contract
- Attend all sessions of Basic Training and Program Training
- Attend volunteer staff meetings as scheduled
- Must be committed to working a minimum of 8 hours per month
If you would like to apply as a Community Policing volunteer please submitt an application through our online pre-screening software.
VOLUNTEER QUALIFICATIONS for victim services
Worker Commitment
Volunteers are expected to adhere to the following:
- One year commitment following training;
- Sign agreements on ethics and confidentiality
- Attend all sessions of Basic Training
- Work a four hour office shift each week and assist with Crisis Response shifts
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Optional: attend workshops and/or conferences as they are available
Requirements
The qualified applicant will:
- Reside within 30 minutes of our APD Headquarters at 2838 Justice Way
- Be primarily interested in aiding those individuals victimized by crime and trauma
- Have integrity and be able to work effectively within a police environment
- Be committed to working one 4 hour shift in the office each week and two 12 hour on call shifts each month. In addition, be committed to attend all required training sessions and staff meetings
- Be mature and demonstrate good judgment
- Be honest, responsible and reliable
- Have a valid B.C. Class 5Driver’s Licence and have obtained and maintained provincial vehicle insurance
- Be able to obtain and maintain an enhanced security clearance by the Abbotsford Police Department
- Be of good moral character and conduct and be willing to sign a code of ethics
- Be able to deal with individuals in a non-judgmental, non-prejudicial manner
- Be people oriented and personable
- Be computer literate
- Be able to write and communicate well. Use appropriate language at all times
- Be able to take directions and yet think independently
- Take an oath of confidentiality and understand that any breach of confidentiality is cause for immediate termination
- Present a professional demeanor and adhere to the ascribed dress code
- Be flexible
- Be able to work harmoniously with others
- Be 19 years of age or older
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Demonstrate strong self-awareness and good stress management
how to apply
If you would like to apply as a Victim Services Volunteer please submitt an application through our online pre-screening software.
For more information on how to become a Victim Services Volunteer, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]
The Abbotsford Police Department uses volunteers to reach out to the community offering information, education on Crime Prevention and service to the community. There are volunteer opportunities in many programs such as Citizens Patrol, Speed Watch, Special Events and many other avenues.