Peace Officer

Startdate; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Startdate is seeking a Peace Officer in Grande Prairie, AB. The role involves enforcing bylaws and laws, patrolling streets, conducting traffic safety, and engaging with the community through education and events.

You’ll complete animal control duties, assist partner agencies, and ensure professional service while following department procedures. A valid Alberta driver’s license and security clearance are required; induction programs are assets.

Qualifications

• Diploma in law enforcement or related training or experience.
• Alberta Class 5 driver’s license with minimal demerits.
• High school diploma required.
• Familiar with email, mobile apps and basic word processing.
• Ability to remain professional in confrontational situations.
• Must obtain security clearance and CPO induction assets are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Enforce City bylaws, provincial statutes and federal laws; prepare reports and testify in court as needed.
• Conduct proactive patrols to deter crime and assist the public.
• Perform traffic safety, collision investigation and traffic enforcement tasks.
• Engage with the community through education and events.
• Handle animal control activities including welfare checks and licensing checks.
• Coordinate with Grande Prairie Police Service and partner agencies.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve conflicts tactfully.
• Follow department policies and maintain safety and security standards.

Skills

Tactful communication

Public safety focus

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Law enforcement diploma

High School Diploma

PARE certificate

First Aid Certificate

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

Email

Mobile applications

Word processing

Laptops/IT literacy

Job description

Peace Officers provide a uniformed, community-based presence; maintaining social order, keeping the peace, enforcing Municipal, Provincial and Federal laws (where authorized), attending court, preventing crime, addressing matters of public safety, and responding to the needs of the community, city-wide through proactive patrols and dispatched calls.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Enforcement Services Manager (Superintendent) or their designate, the Peace Officer will:

• Provide education, investigation and enforcement of specific City Bylaws, Provincial Statutes and Federal Laws. This will involve the collection of evidence, completion of reports, and providing court/adjudicator testimony.
• Complete proactive foot, bicycle, and vehicle patrols of assigned areas within the City to deter negative behaviours, identify infractions or safety concerns, and assist the public when required.
• Perform Traffic Safety activities such as traffic control, collision investigation, and both moving/non-moving traffic enforcement.
• Participate in community engagement activities on behalf of the Department that include providing education, workshops, bike rodeos, and BBQs.
• Conduct Animal Control such as collecting animals running at large, licensing checks, welfare investigations, and responding to animal attacks.
• Assisting the Grande Prairie Police Serviceand other partner agencies/departments as required and within authorized authorities.
• Ensure excellent customer service through the course of their duties and tactfully resolve confrontational situations.
• All duties will be conducted in accordance with department policies and procedures, Bylaw C-829, and all applicable Provincial and Federal Statutes.
• Will perform other departmental duties as directed by the Enforcement Services Manager or their designate.

You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma in law enforcement/social sciences (or similar) from a recognized institution or an equivalent level of training and experience.
• Valid Alberta Driver’s license – Class 5 (or equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits.
• High School Diploma required.
• Must be comfortable and proficient with electronic hardware (laptops, smartphones) and the use of software (email, mobile applications, word processing).
• Proven ability to tactfully handle and resolve confrontational situations.
• Valid Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE) certificate or equivalent.
• Current Standard First Aid Certificate.
• Must obtain and maintain a security clearance (Enhanced Reliability Status or higher).
• Must be eligible to maintain a City of Grande Prairie Bylaw Officer Appointment and eligible to obtain/maintain an Alberta Security Guard License depending on assignment.
• Specialized training in Emergency Vehicle Operation, Collision investigation Level II, Radar/Laser, C.V.S.A., Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Animal Control and Weights and Dimensions is an asset.
• Successful completion of approved Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP) or an equivalent is an asset.
• Must obtain and maintain an appointment as a Community Peace Officer (Level 1).

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours. The weekly schedule will encompass shifts that include days, evenings, and weekends.

Compensation

Starting Salary is $46.13 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Selection Process

We are looking to hire up to 5 positions from this posting.

• This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.
• This posting may be used to fill more than one position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage.