Your education and life experiences are critical, but your Surrey Police Service (SPS) interview preparation and communication skills will land you the job.

Surrey Police Service (SPS) Interview Coaching

SPS Interview Coaching by human resource, training and police recruiter specialists

anEDGE's Surrey Police Service (SPS) Interview Coaching and Preparation Approach

During your Surrey Police (SPS) interview coaching and preparation, you will be paired with a coach from a team of highly experienced recruiting RCMP, Police Officers, and Fortune 500 human resource specialists. Their expertise will guide you to success. anEDGE’s Surrey Police Interview coaching will prepare you to gain confidence and execute.

At anEDGE, we recognize that each candidate is unique, and the Surrey Police Service interview can be a challenging experience. Our personalized 1-1 approach is designed to bring out the best in you, addressing your specific needs to succeed

anEDGE will equip you with all the essential presentation and wording skills to excel in your police interview. We focus on developing your core competencies for handling behavioural and situational questions.

Our Surrey Police Service interview preparation effectively coaches you to structure your answers using the S.T.A.R. and ARC format required by the Surrey Police Service interviewing panel, ensuring you are fully equipped and ready.

Surrey Police Service (SPS) Interview Coaching you to Success

anEDGE's Surrey Police Service Suitability Interviews coaching sessions are structured to prepare you to excel in each section of the Interview, including a mock interview with police recruiters

1) Surrey Police Service Suitability / Management Interview

The Surrey Police Service interview is informational and, more importantly, behavioural-based. It focuses on the critical competencies needed for policing.

Part one will explore your motivations to be a police officer and examine your Integrity and Lifestyle Questionnaire.

The second part of the Surrey Police Service (SPS) Interview is competency-based. Here, your anEDGE interview coach will develop your competencies with you to prepare you to excel in your SPS Interview.

SITUATION-TASK-ACTIONS-RESULT

Our Surrey Police Service (SPS) interview coaching coaches you to develop real examples from your life that demonstrate these required competencies, not hypothetical actions in the future.

Actions from your life that demonstrated these needed competencies. These may be from work, education, volunteering or your personal life.

An essential part of your Surrey Police interview coaching will be putting your answers and delivering them in the S.T.A.R format

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) Interview will assess several vital areas, including:

Job Motivation/Initiative
Life and Work-Related Experiences
Judgment
Teamwork
Leadership and Communication
Inclusion
Resiliency
Interpersonal Sensitivity
Problem Confrontation
Career Planning

Competency Based Interview

The competency-based interview is vital to the Surrey Police Service (SPS) interview coaching and selection process and is structured around the specific skills the Surrey Police Service seeks. The interviewer poses questions tailored to assess your abilities and compares your responses against predetermined criteria to evaluate your suitability for the Surrey Police Service role.

anEDGE’s SPS interview preparation will help you develop your competencies, making you feel confident and well-prepared for the interview.

The S.T.A.R Format

The STAR interview approach is the format in which the Surrey Police Service wants you to answer the questions. This abbreviation denotes:

Situation
Task
Action
Result

These types of questions typically start with prompts like “Describe a time when,” “What would you do if,” and “Provide an example of,” evaluating candidates’ ability to handle typical or challenging workplace scenarios.

Key Preparation Steps

Review the Surrey Police Services competencies thoroughly.
Select specific competencies and think of situations or events where you’ve demonstrated those skills. It’s recommended that a few examples be prepared for each competency.
Use the provided template to outline how you’ll share each situation with the interviewers.
Be prepared to discuss examples for several competencies, but don’t memorize your answers. Instead, focus on organizing your thoughts to convey your role and actions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is the Surrey Police Service (SPS) Interview?

Many individuals perceive the Surrey Police Service interview as the most daunting phase of the selection process. Yet, with anEDGE and their Police Interview coaching and meticulous preparation, it can transform into a rewarding encounter. Our Surrey Police Service (SPS) Interview preparation will turn the tide in your favour.

Does anEDGE only do Surrey Police Service Interview Coaching

No, we are a Canadian-based law enforcement application coaching and mentoring company. We have coached and mentored applicants through every step of RCMP, Provincial, or Municipal police service departments. Surrey Police Service interview coaching is only one small part of our work.

How many Surrey Police Service (SPS) Interview coaching sessions will I need?

We don’t believe we can confidently coach you in a single telephone session so that you will receive at least 4 or 5 sessions via Zoom or MS Teams, but we will never leave you unprepared

How many interviews does the Surrey Police Interview Coaching and preparation sessions preparer me for ?

Three SPS recruiting officers will interview you. The interview will be conducted in two parts. Part one will explore your motivations to be a police officer and examine your Integrity and Lifestyle Questionnaire.

In part two, the panel will learn about your work and life experiences, which will assist the recruiters in determining your suitability for a career with SPS.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR POLICING

SPS VALUES

What is a Surrey Police Service core competency ?

A core competency is: “A visible and quantifiable trait, whether it’s knowledge, skill, ability, or personal attribute, framed by the actions necessary for you to fulfill the performance objectives and outcomes of the Surrey Police Service standards of excellence.”

Does anEDGE's Surrey Police Service Interview preparation prepare each competency with me?

Yes, there are several core competencies. Based on your life skills, we systematically develop them during the interview coaching sessions. Then we coach you on structure and deliver your answer to each competency using the S.T.A.R format

What is the STAR method used during the Surrey Police Interview Interview stage

anEDGE will coach you through the Surrey Police Service interview process so that candidates can present their responses in the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format. This approach ensures that recounting an experience or event flows naturally as a storytelling progression.

See what candidates say about anEDGE!

13 Nov, 2024

If you are serious about a career in law enforcement, then look no further because the team at AnEDGE has been an incredible help. If you have a lot of good work and life experience it can be difficult at times articulating the competencies Law Enforcement agencies look for in the STAR format. Thanks to anEDGE I felt I was well prepared going into every interview and had the best support at every step of the process. They were very flexible and accommodating in scheduling times to meet over teams. I cannot thank Gerald, Kevin, and the entire team enough for their support.

Taylor B.

Calgary

21 Sep, 2024

anEDGE really delivered. This team is amazing. They coached me successfully through my entire RCMP Recruiting Process, was successfully hired.

Alan B.

Vancouver

17 Jul, 2024

I wish I had discovered this team earlier in my journey. The coaching and resources they made available to me saved my application.

James T.

Edmonton

07 May, 2024

There was never a moment I did not feel prepared for RCMP Recruiting Process. anEDGE made me a better more confident recruit. Highly recommended.

Gabriella B.

Edmonton

07 May, 2024

Grant From Manitoba – if you are motivated to begin your career in policing and know you have great work/life experience but are not sure how to articulate your competencies in the STAR format, you’ve come to the right place. I reached out to anEDGE, thinking I had weeks to prepare, and found out days later my interview would be in 7 days. I was still trying to figure out if I should spend the money on the process. I have to say that the decision to work with Kevin and Paul offered invaluable advice and assistance in preparing for the RCMP interview. If you have any doubt, take advantage of the free consultation and you will not regret it—best of luck to all applicants and many thanks to Kevin and Paul at anEDGE.

Grant.

Manitoba

28 Jan, 2025

Hi Tyra, it’s Mike K I hope you didn’t forget about me just yet 😂

I wanted to thank you, Kevin, Paul, Karen, and your whole organization at anEDGE once more from the bottom of my heart!

You all allowed me to pursue my career goals, and I don’t know if I could’ve done it without your expertise and guidance! You’ve been amazing mentors, and I am humbled by your support!

I sincerely appreciate the mentorship and coaching you’ve given me, and I wish you all the best no matter where life takes you!

Sincerely Michael- K♥️

Michael

Ontario

18 Feb, 2025

I highly recommend anEdge Interview Coaching for anyone preparing for the CBSA Officer Trainee (FB-02) interview. Elaine was an exceptional coach who provided me with the guidance, structure, and confidence I needed to succeed. Her in-depth knowledge of the CARL method and CBSA’s competencies helped me refine my responses and effectively showcase my skills and experience.
Through personalized coaching, Elaine identified areas for improvement and provided invaluable feedback that strengthened my interview performance. Her support, encouragement, and strategic approach made a significant difference. Thanks to her expertise, I passed my CBSA interview!
If you’re serious about succeeding in the CBSA selection process, anEdge Interview Coaching is the way to go!

Rajdeep Kaur

Ontario

20 Feb, 2025

I hired anEDGE to help me prepare for my panel interview, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the experience. Elaine, my designated mentor, was absolutely fantastic. With just three weeks to prepare, she guided me every step of the way, and thanks to her expertise, I was able to walk into the interview confident and well-prepared. One of the most valuable aspects of the process was the mock panel interview anEDGE conducts beforehand. Not only did I receive insightful feedback, but it also gave me a chance to face my nerves head-on before the real thing. I highly recommend anEDGE and Elaine for anyone looking to take their interview preparation to the next level.

Kelsey S.

Winnipeg

anEDGE specializes in one-on-one coaching and mentoring for all Canadian law enforcement interviews including RCMP, CBSA, OPP, and Municipal Police, delivered by highly experienced recruitment specialists who are well-equipped to assist you with your upcoming law enforcement interview. Along with their 1-on-1 interview coaching, anEDGE also offers a personalized developmental mentoring program. It includes anEDGE’s 10-pillar assessment, a structured development plan and personalized 1-1 coaching, designed to give you an-EDGE and make you a preferred candidate. From interview coaching to full career coaching, anEDGE is dedicated to getting you hired!

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