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B.C. RCMP

Where we work - BC RCMP 9-1-1 Police Dispatchers

The RCMP has dispatch centres in every province and territory in Canada. In the province of British Columbia, the 9-1-1 Police Dispatch Centres receive emergency and non-emergency calls for service from the public.

9-1-1 Police Dispatch Centres are fast-paced, intense, and dynamically changing environments, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Dispatchers have the responsibility to respond to rapidly emerging situations.

Map of BC with district borders

Map of BC with district borders

There are four RCMP 9-1-1 Police Dispatch Centre locations in British Columbia:

North District - Prince George
  • Dispatches for 36 detachments and RCMP speciality units.
  • Employs over 90 dispatchers.
  • Dispatches for the largest land area in BC – 300,000 sq. km. – 72% of the province land mass.
  • Dispatches for small detachments including very remote areas and indigenous communities.
Island District - Courtenay
  • Dispatches for 15 detachments and RCMP speciality units.
  • Employs over 60 dispatchers.
  • Located in a diverse and unique geography including mountain landscapes, coastal and marine areas, islands small and large, as well as many remote indigenous communities.
  • Sees an increase in tourism in the summer months.
BC RCMP Headquarters - Surrey
  • Dispatches for 6 detachments in the Fraser Valley and all federal integrated units operating out of the Lower Mainland.
  • Employs over 40 dispatchers.
  • Control point for all provincial requests for services such as: Amber Alerts, Tsunami Notifications, Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU), Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), Tactical Troop, etc.
Southeast District - Kelowna
  • Dispatches for 43 detachments and RCMP speciality units.
  • Employs over 100 dispatchers.
  • Largest and busiest RCMP 9-1-1 Police Dispatch Centre in Canada.
  • Located in the Okanagan where the population base triples in the summer months due to tourism and special events.

A career with mobility

There are opportunities to transfer and promote to other RCMP 9-1-1 Police Dispatch Centres within BC and across Canada. Many of the expenses related to the cost of selling your home and moving are paid by the RCMP.

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