Police Officer

City of Saint John; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Saint John seeks experienced Police Officers for the Saint John Police Force. Officers protect the public, enforce laws, and build community relationships to solve problems with integrity and professionalism.

Applicants must be 19+, a citizen or permanent resident, and have Atlantic Police Academy training or an approved equivalent. A minimum of three years of service, a valid license, and security clearance with PARE are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least nineteen years old.
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• Graduate of the Atlantic Police Academy or comparable training approved by the Minister.
• Or a minimum of three years of satisfactory full-time service as a member of any police force in Canada.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be of good character and habits.
• All applicants must be security cleared and able to pass the P.A.R.E. policing standards.
• Graduates of recognized academies listed in the NB Police Act are considered.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and maintain public safety in the community.
• Build relationships with community members to solve problems and enhance wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure effective policing and service delivery.
• Uphold high moral standards with honesty and integrity in all duties.
• Participate in ongoing training and meet fitness and performance standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Community relations

Honesty and integrity

Driver's license

Education

Police Science Program – Atlantic Police Academy

Comparable training course approved by Minister

Job description

Position Overview

The Saint John Police Force is now accepting applications for experienced Police Officers.

Competition Number

PF 26-009

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

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Position Overview

The Saint John Police Force is now accepting applications for experienced Police Officers.

Police officers are an integral part of the community, responsible for maintaining law and order and protecting members of the public. Police officers build relationships with community members and work collaboratively with them to solve problems and enhance the wellbeing of the people they serve with self-confidence, analytical thinking, while always acting at a high moral standard with honesty and integrity.

Please see below the requirements prior to sending your application:

• have reached the full age of nineteen years,
• be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada,
• be a graduate of the Police Science Program at the Atlantic Police Academy

OR

• be a graduate of a comparable training course offered at a police training institute approved by the Minister

OR

• a minimum of three years of satisfactory full time service as a member of any police force in Canada.
• not have been convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code (Canada), the Narcotic Control Act (Canada) or the Food and Drugs Act (Canada) or if convicted shall have received a pardon, and
• have a valid driver’s license, and
• be of good character and habits

All applicants must be security cleared and able to pass the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (P.A.R.E.) to policing standards.

In Addition To The Atlantic Police Academy Located In Summerside, PEI, Graduates Of The Following Police Training Academies Are Also Currently Recognized

• British Columbia Justice Institute
• RCMP Training Academy
• Canadian Forces Military Police Academy
• L’Ecole nationale de police du Quebec
• Ontario Police College

NOTE: Community college and other college courses that include studies in law and security administration do not meet the level of training as defined under the NB Police Act.

Salary will follow the wage schedule of the Saint John Police Association collective agreement.