Patrol Officer

Cree Nation Government; Eeyou Istchee James Bay; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cree Nation Government seeks a Patrol Officer to enforce laws and protect public safety within Eeyou Istchee communities. You will maintain order, respond to incidents, and work under the EEPF to support victims and witnesses.

This role requires leadership, sound judgment, and strong communication in Cree, French and English, with field experience and ability to travel across communities. A diploma from the Québec Police School is required, and willingness to travel and undergo background

Qualifications

• Diploma from the École Nationale de Police du Québec or an equivalent.
• Experience in a Cree Community is a strong asset.
• Fluency in Cree, French, English (2 out of 3).

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to maintain public safety and order and to enforce laws and regulations.
• Investigate crimes and accidents, secure evidence, interview witnesses, compile notes and reports and provide testimony in courts of law.
• Arrest criminal suspects.
• Provide emergency assistance to victims of accident, crimes and natural disasters.
• Participate in crime prevention, public information and safety programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Judgment

Ethics

Relationship building

Education

École Nationale de Police du Québec diploma

Job description

Department: Eeyou Eenou Police Force (EEPF)

Work Location: Cree communities in Eeyou Istchee

Reports to: Lieutenant

Core Functions:

The Patrol Officer has the responsibility and authority to enforce laws, regulations and Council Bylaws. The incumbent maintains order and public security, and conducts interventions in respect of a broad range of safety issues including matters such as incidents and domestic violence, sexual abuse, traffic violations, vehicular accidents, vandalism, thefts, etc. The Patrol Officer actively participates in the reduction or elimination of crimes that occur within the territory limits of the assigned police station.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Patrol assigned areas to maintain public safety and order and to enforce laws and regulations.
• Investigate crimes and accidents, secure evidence, interview witnesses, compile notes and reports and provide testimony in courts of law.
• Arrest criminal suspects.
• Provide emergency assistance to victims of accident, crimes and natural disasters.
• Participate in crime prevention, public information and safety programs.

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education

• Diploma from the École Nationale de Police du Québec or an equivalent.

Experience

• Experience in a Cree Community is a strong asset.

Language

• Fluency in Cree, French, English (2 out of 3).

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrate clear leadership capabilities and set the example for others.
• Ability to conduct himself/herself with a high degree of professionalism and to adhere to the code of ethics established for this purpose.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment, discretion, flexibility, initiative, tactfulness and honesty.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work at an executive level with little or no supervision.

Additional Requirements

• Typical office setting with no unusual demands.
• Must agree to undergo a background check.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Hold a valid driver’s license for motor vehicles (class 5) and be eligible to obtain a driver's licence for an emergency vehicle.
• Meet the following vision standards: 20/40 in the better eye, corrected to 20/20 and 20/100 in the other eye, corrected to 20/30.
• Be in very good physical shape.

The Cree Nation Government may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned requirements if a suitable candidate who is a JBNQA beneficiary accepts to follow a training plan determined by the Cree Nation Government as a condition of employment.