Peace Officer

Detailed Job Description

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Our Enforcement Services Department is looking for a dedicated Peace Officer to join the team.

Responsibilities

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 Managing Director 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 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 RCMP/GPPS and 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 Managing Director 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

• To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
• In addition to your resume you will be asked to upload a copy of your High School diploma, Drivers License, current Drivers Abstract, PARE Certificate or equivalent and Standard First Aid Certificate. We will require all of these documents prior to us making an offer of employment to you.
• Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
• This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.
• This posting may be used to fill more than one position.

Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this 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. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly provide answers to any questions you may have.

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