These are the top-10 reasons to become a New West cop

The New Westminster Police Department is looking for a few, good people to join the force.

As part of a recruitment drive, the department released a top-10 list of the reasons to be part of the NWPD:

1. OPPORTUNITIES
   “Not only is each shift different from the last, but the opportunities to diversify job tasks are abundant. 10-15% of our members are in secondment roles and we have several specialty sections in the department. You will have opportunities to apply to secondment positions without relocating.”
2. TRAINING & EQUIPMENT
   “Top of the line equipment and training is made available to you. The learning never stops in law enforcement. Because you’ll be working in a diverse and changing environment, you’ll be learning new tactics and techniques throughout your career.”
3. LEADERSHIP
   “Open door policy is in effect at NWPD. Receive support and mentorship from our leadership team.”
4. SUPPORT
   “Receive outstanding support from the Police Board, the City, and the community of New Westminster.”
5. EXPOSURE
   “In a short amount of time you will gain a tremendous amount of valuable experience.”
6. SECURITY
   “You will be hard pressed to find a career with as much job security as a police officer.”
7. FAMILY
   “You are family, not a badge number, and you will make lifelong friends here.”
8. NEW WESTMINSTER
   “Work in one of the fastest growing and diverse cities in the Lower Mainland.”
9. SALARY
   “No probationary salary – you start at the 4^th Class Constable rate. If you work overtime you get paid for it.”
10. SERVICE
    “You get to keep people safe, serve the community, help people make better choices, and challenge yourself.”

Along with the list, the NWPD described the hiring the hiring process as “collaborative and extensive.”

“First, you will meet our recruiting team and as you proceed in the process, you will have the pleasure of meeting a number of professionals that we work with who will give us their perspective on you as a candidate,” the news release said. “At each step of the process you are evaluated for compatibility with our team. We also expect you to bring your personality and strengths to the table. During the recruitment process it is your opportunity to assess us and determine if this is where you want to call home.”

For more details, contact Sergeant Jeff Scott in the Recruiting Section at [email protected]