Salary and Benefits for Recruits

We’re committed to building a top-tier police service for Surrey and for our people. We’ve worked with our members to put together an employment package focused on employee wellness and competitive compensation.


Nationally competitive salary compensation for 2027

  • Fifth Class Constable (first year including training): $97,678.81
  • Fourth Class Constable (after one year): $111,632.93 
  • Third Class Constable (after two years): $125,587.04 
  • Second Class Constable (after three years): $139,541.16
  • First Class Constable (after four years): $139,541.16 **
  • First Class Constable (after 10 years): $146,518.22 **
  • First Class Constable (after 15 years): $153,495.28 **
  • First Class Constable (after 20 years): $160,472.33 **
  • Sergeant (First three years): $167,449.39 **
  • Sergeant (Three to 6 years): $174,426.45 **

**Patrol Premium

First Class constables and higher ranks assigned to qualifying 24/7 rotations receive a 5% Patrol Premium on regular hours worked.

The Patrol Premium is fully pensionable and is paid in addition to eligible shift differential, acting pay and Field Trainer premiums. It is guaranteed for four years following ratification of the collective agreement.

For an eligible First Class constable, the 5% Patrol Premium has a potential value of approximately $6,977 in 2027, depending on regular hours worked.

Expedited progression program

SPS is currently offering an Expedited Progression program designed to provide eligible new recruits with faster advancement through the constable pay scale during the policing transition. Under the program, eligible members advance directly to Third Class constable upon graduation, skipping the Fourth Class constable pay level during this temporary period. This increases base salary earlier in an officer's career and also increases the value of applicable premiums and overtime that are calculated using base salary. 

Based on the current wage structure, the program provides an estimated $33,744 in additional base earnings over progression, excluding overtime.

 

Member wellness

Taking care of our officers is important. Whether you’re on or off duty, we want to make sure you’re supported with adequate leave and medical benefits that support you and your family.


Sick leave

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  • 80 hours earned on first day of employment and each subsequent anniversary date
  • Additional 160 hours of sick leave credits each calendar year (80 hours on June 30 and 80 hours December 31)
  • Total of 240 hours earned each year after becoming First Class Constable

Statutory holiday leave

  • Every member is provided with 130 hours (10-hour workdays x 13 stats) of statutory leave at the beginning of the calendar year.
  • Members assigned to qualifying 24/7 shift schedules may also receive additional statutory holiday compensation based on hours worked.

Supplemental leave

  • Each member is entitled to forty (40) hours of supplementary annual leave in addition to the annual leave to which they are entitled upon commencing their 16, 21 26, 31 year of work, and so on.

Maternity/parental leave

  • 95% top of gross weekly earnings for 52 weeks
     

Medical plan highlights for you and your dependents

  • 100% employer premiums paid
  • Plan Lifetime Limit: Unlimited
  • Psychologist/Social Worker/Clinical Counsellor: $5,000 per calendar year
  • Physiotherapist: Unlimited
  • Occupational Therapist: Unlimited
  • Combined Paramedical Coverage: Up to $8,000 
  • Acupuncture/Chiropractor, Massage Therapist, and Naturopath: $5,000 per calendar year combined
  • Fertility Drugs and Treatment: $20,000 lifetime maximum
  • Health Spending: $1,000 for eligible health-related expenses, including prescription eyewear, paramedical services, MRI scans, deductibles and co-payments 

Additional benefits

  • Medical Services Plan: Paid for by SPS 
  • Shift Differential: An additional 3.5% of base hourly rate for eligible hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
  • Plainclothes Allowance: $1,500 annually or $125 per month for eligible members 
  • Double-Time Overtime: All overtime is paid at twice the base rate 
  • On-Call Compensation: 15 hours of pay per week for eligible on-call units 
  • Chief Constable’s Scholarship: Up to $3,500 per person toward eligible higher education courses and programs
  • Dry-cleaning Service: Fully paid by SPS