New Constable Officer

Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service; Wikwemikong; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service is hiring a New Constable Officer to maintain law and order in the Wikwemikong Territory. Successful applicants will complete all training required by the Ontario Police College, including a 4-week Pre-Recruit Orientation, an 11-week Basic Constable Training course in Aylmer, Ontario, and an 8-week session at the OPP Academy in Orillia.

The role reports to the Chief of Police, with duties focused on community-based policing and protecting residents.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Police Foundations or a Degree in Law and Criminal Justice is an asset.
• OACP certificate and accompanying documents must be provided.
• Valid Class G Ontario Driver’s License is required.
• First Aid/CPR Level C certificates must be current.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook and Office.
• Awareness of First Nation culture and traditions.

Responsibilities

• Preserve peace and prevent crimes in Wikwemikong Territory.
• Assist victims of crime and apprehend offenders as needed.
• Lay charges and participate in prosecutions.
• Respond to calls for service and execute warrants.
• Display commitment to community-based policing and cultural competence.
• Perform 12-hour shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Education

Diploma in Police Foundations or Degree in Law and Criminal Justice

OACP certificate

First Aid/CPR Level C

Driver's License (Class G)

First Nation culture awareness

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Constable Officer

Location: Wikwemikong Unceded Territory
Salary Range: $67, 392 – $122,782
Responsible to: Chief of Police, Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service

The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service is accepting applications for a New Constable Officer. Applicants will be required to successfully complete all additional training deemed necessary by the Ontario Police College as a condition of employment. The New Recruit must attend a 4-week Pre-Recruit Orientation and successfully pass an 11-week Basic Constable Training course at the Ontario Police College in Aylmer, Ontario. Additionally, complete an 8-week training session at the Ontario Provincial Police Academy in Orillia, Ontario.

Summary

The New Recruit Police Constable will be responsible to the Chief of Police and will maintain law and order in a community-based setting within and around Wikwemikong Territory.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Preserve the peace, prevent crimes, other offences, provide assistance, and encouragement to other people in their prevention.


• Assist victims of crime.


• Apprehend criminals, other offenders and others who may lawfully be taken into custody.


• Lay charges and participate in prosecutions.


• Execute warrants and perform related duties.


• Perform the lawful duties that the Chief of Police assigns.


• Respond to calls for service.


• Successfully complete prescribed training.


• Commitment to Community-Based Policing principles and practices.


• Display cultural competence when interacting with members of the community.


• Perform 12-hour shifts (days and nights) including weekends and holidays.


• Participate in community events and cultural gatherings.


• Assist in the development and implementation of projects, acting as a resource to team members and other Units.


• Undertake assignments, including traffic point duty and crowd control, as required.

Basic Requirements

• Diploma in Police Foundations or Degree in Law and Criminal justice an asset.


• Copy of OACP certificate, include all accompanied documents such as hearing/vision assessments, 2-week fitness log, and OACP waivers.


• Copy of valid Class G Ontario Driver’s License


• Copy of current First Aid/CPR Level C Certificates.


• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Office.


• Must have awareness of First Nation culture and traditions.


• Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality a MUST.


• Be prepared to take an Oath/Affirmation of Office and Secrecy.


• Be of good moral character and habits


• Pass a detailed background check that includes security clearance checks, credit, and reference checks.


• Any relevant certificates related to the position being applied for.


• Candidates must complete a fitness shuttle run test as part of their in-person interview and must achieve a level 7 score.


• If you currently hold a certificate of completion of the fitness shuttle run from another service, please include in your application package

Please note, applications will be screened and only those selected will be contacted for an interview. This position is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents only.