Community Peace Officer - 18-month Contract

County; Grande Prairie; In loco; CAD 72.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Health and Wellness Plan

3 Weeks Paid Vacation

Descrizione del lavoro

The County of Grande Prairie seeks a Community Peace Officer for an 18‑month term, delivering traffic safety, bylaw enforcement, and public safety services across the service area. You will patrol, investigate, and engage with the public, with opportunities to contribute to court proceedings and enforcement programs.

Requirements include Alberta Peace Officer pathway readiness, Grade 12 plus a two‑year law enforcement credential, valid license, and ability to pass RCMP/Enhanced reliability

Competenze

• Grade 12 diploma and two-year diploma in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field; or equivalent education/experience
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Operator's Licence and clean driving record
• Able to obtain Level 1 Peace Officer appointment
• Able to pass PARE (physical ability test)
• Able to pass RCMP and Alberta Enhanced reliability screening checks
• Able to pass Peace Officer Suitability Assessment

Mansioni

• Enforce provincial statutes and municipal bylaws for traffic safety, education, and enforcement
• Conduct mobile patrols and respond to inquiries about bylaw/statutes
• Investigate complaints, collect/store evidence, and attend court as required
• Promote safety through crime prevention and public information programs
• Work independently or with diverse teams to keep communities safe

Conoscenze

Analyzing information

Public safety

Patrolling

Communication skills

Judgement

Teamwork

Diplomacy

Problem solving

Formazione

Grade 12 diploma

Two-year diploma in law enforcement/criminal justice

Equivalent education/experience

Strumenti

MOVES

ROADS

CPIC

Office 365

Radar

Laser

EVOC

Descrizione del lavoro

Community Peace Officer - 18-month Contract

• Contract

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Respectful, Strategic and Accountableguide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture

At the County of Grande Prairie, we believe that our primary purpose is to provide quality of life in safe, viable communities. As a Community Peace Officer, you will help to promote our vision and values by enforcing select provincial statutes and municipal bylaws to carry out traffic safety, education, and enforcement programs. You will also participate in mobile patrols throughout the service area, and act as a resource for inquiries regarding bylaw and provincial statutes. Community Peace Officers receive complaints and conduct investigations, as well as collect and store evidence and attend court as required.

Are you interested in law enforcement? Can you make good decisions when problems arise? Are you sharp-eyed and fast on your feet? Do you have good judgement and communication skills? Can you be diplomatic and solve problems? Do you care about keeping people safe? Can you work on your own or with people from all walks of life?

Community Peace Officers have:

• Interest in analyzing information
• Interest in patrolling assigned areas to maintain public safety and order; and in enforcing laws and regulations
• Interest in speaking to the public when participating in crime prevention, public information, and safety programs
• Honesty, integrity, and respect for others
• Ethics, maturity, patience, and good judgment
• Initiative and the ability to work with minimum supervision and as part of a team

Preference may be given to those applicants who have:

• Experience working with Alberta's provincial statutes and traffic enforcement
• Experience as a Police Officer, Provincial Peace Officer or Level 1 Community Peace Officer in Alberta (within the past three years)
• Training and experience with commercial vehicle weights and dimensions
• Training within the past three years in ASP baton, OC spray, and TPR (formerly PPCT)
• Training and experience with radar and laser
• Experience and training with computers and programs (such as MOVES, ROADS, CPIC and Office 365)

Emergency vehicle operator's experience and training (EVOC) Community Peace Officer Induction Program

• Valid Class 5 Alberta Operator's License and acceptable drivers abstract
• Grade 12 diploma and two-year diploma in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Able to obtain Level 1 Peace Officer appointment
• Able to successfully complete an approved physical ability test (PARE)
• Able to successfully pass both RCMP and the Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services Enhanced reliability screening checks
• Able to successfully pass a Peace Officer Suitability Assessment

Term Length: This is a 18-month term position with a possibility of extension.

Schedule: This position works a 21-day rotation - 7 days on/5 off, and 5 on/4 off, based on a 35 hour work week.

Pay Rate:$52.52 to $61.79 hourly.

Compensation includes shift differential, weekend premium, double time overtime on stat holidays and the ability to bank lieu time or be paid overtime for work at special events. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Health and Wellness Plan, 3 Weeks Paid Vacation, and paid sick time. Know your schedule a year in advance. Will include evenings and weekends, but lots of weekends and time off.

Closing Date:This posting will close on November 8th at 11.59 pm MST.

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.