Community Services Officer II - Training Opportunity (Permanent, Full-Time)

Kamloops; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Union CUPE Local 900 – eligible

Job summary

City of Kamloops is offering a permanent, full-time Community Services Officer II - Training Opportunity. The role involves regulatory enforcement, public education, and custodial oversight within the Community Services department, with a focus on safety and professional conduct.

The position features a two-year training window, shift schedules of 4 days on/4 days off with 12-hour shifts, and progression from Pay Grade 11 to 12 upon completion.

Qualifications

• Completion of senior secondary school or equivalent.
• Two years post-secondary education in Police/Justice/Criminology/Law Enforcement Studies/Corrections & Youth Justice/Human Service Worker Studies or related training.
• Completion of British Columbia Auxiliary/Reserve Constable Training Program or Police Officer Training or equivalent.
• Justice Institute Level I and II Enforcement Certificates or equivalent.
• Minimum one-year experience in enforcement of municipal bylaws and regulations or custodial guard work.
• Ability to obtain RCMP Reliability Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory enforcement duties within the Community Services department.
• Public education and outreach related to bylaws and safety.
• Custodial oversight and inspections in field and custodial environments.
• Engagement with Community partners and professional stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and sound judgement.

Skills

Basic Word processing

Basic Excel

Education

Senior secondary school or equivalent

Two years post-secondary in Police/Justice/Criminology/Law Enforcement Studies/Corrections & Youth Justice/Human Service Worker Studies

BC Auxiliary/Reserve Constable Training Program or Police Officer Training or equivalent

Justice Institute Level I and II Enforcement Certificates or equivalent

One year experience in enforcement of municipal bylaws or custodial guard

Six months experience in enforcement of municipal bylaws or custodial guard

Ability to obtain RCMP Reliability Security Clearance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Community Services Officer II - Training Opportunity (Permanent, Full-Time) - (2001)

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody everyday. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.

Position Overview

Looking for an exciting opportunity to gain experience and make a positive impact on your community? The City of Kamloops is seeking a permanent, full-time Community Services Officer II -Training Opportunity to join our team.

Make a Meaningful Difference in Your Community.

The City is currently seeking a dedicated and responsible Community Services Officer II to join our Community Services department. This multifaceted role involves regulatory enforcement, public education, custodial oversight, and engagement with Community partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to public safety while performing inspections, managing sensitive interactions, and maintaining high standards in both field and custodial environments.

Living in Kamloops

We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience.

We have world class, hiking and biking trails, ski resorts, green spaces, and facilities to fit whatever your passions are! We are nestled in the interior of British Columbia a few hours away from the Okanagan lakes and the Vancouver coastline. This is Kamloops!

• Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
• Completion of two years post-secondary education in one of the following (or a combination of the following):
• Police and Justice
• Criminology
• Law Enforcement Studies
• Corrections & Youth Justice
• Human Service Worker Studies
• OR Completion of British Columbia Auxiliary/Reserve Constable Training Program or Police Officer Training or equivalent.
• OR Completion of Justice Institute Level I and II Enforcement Certificates or equivalent.
• OR Minimum of one-year previous experience in the enforcement of municipal bylaws and regulations or as a Custodial Guard, in policing, corrections, or as a sheriff or equivalent.
• Six months previous work experience in enforcement of municipal bylaws and regulations or as a custodial guard in policing, corrections, as a sheriff or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain eighteen months’ work experience in the enforcement of municipal bylaws and regulations.
• Ability to obtain six months’ work experience as a custodial guard.
• Valid Occupational Level 1 First Aid Certificate.
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence Class 5 - or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain WHMIS Certification.
• Ability to obtain a valid Canadian non-restricted and restricted Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL).
• Proficient in basic Word and basic Excel, as demonstrated through testing. (70% pass rate is required).
• Ability to obtain and maintain RCMP Reliability Security Clearance. If you are unable to obtain or maintain an RCMP Reliability Security Clearance, your employment with the City will be evaluated. (To be considered for an RCMP Reliability Security Clearance, applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Resident Status in Canada. Note: individuals with Permanent Resident Status must have resided (physically present) in Canada for the last five (5) consecutive years).
• Physical abilities requirement, as demonstrated through testing.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.This is a unionized position with CUPE Local 900; check out our Collective Agreement (2024 - 2025) for full details (ratified 2026 Collective Agreement coming soon). As this is a unionized position, all qualifications must be met in order to be shortlisted for the position.

This position will remain open until filled. This posting may close anytime after August 21, 2026 if a qualified candidate is found.

For further information on the Community Services Officer II - Training Opportunity (Permanent, Full-Time) position, please see the attached job description for the fully qualified position and for further information on the details around the training opportunity please see the attached terms and conditions. This position will only be filled if we are unable to fill the fully qualified Community Services Officer II (Permanent, Full-Time) competition #2000 posting. More than one may be hired.

Please see the attached job description for a fully qualified Community Services Officer for more details and review the attached Training Opportunity Terms and Conditions.

Awarding of Training Opportunity

To be successful for this training opportunity, senior applicants must meet the above requirements. Applicants are able to participate in a maximum of two training opportunities at the City of Kamloops.

On-the-Job Experience and Training

The successful candidates for this opportunity will be gaining experience and education towards becoming a fully qualified Community Services Officer. The exact length of the training opportunity may vary based on the previous experience of the successful candidates but will be a maximum of two years.

Pay Rate

The successful applicants for this training opportunity will receive the pay rate of Pay Grade 11 (outside), $39.592 per hour. After successful completion of the Training Opportunity, and being deemed fully qualified, the incumbents will move to a Pay Grade 12 (outside), $41.526 per hour.

Employee Commitment

Upon successful completion of the training opportunity, the applicants must remain in the position for the same amount of time that the employee spent completing the training opportunity.

Hours & Days of Work

4 days on / 4 days off*12 hour shifts6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.*Shift allocated based on shift pattern availability*

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Hourly Rate

$39.592

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by email at [e-mail] or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.

External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements for each job you apply. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.