Peace Officer

The Region

Home to endless skies and boundless opportunities, Grande Prairie is in the heart of the Peace Region in Northwestern Alberta. The largest urban center north of Alberta’s capital, Grande Prairie is a thriving young city of over 69,000 with a median age of 32; a full 10 years younger than the national average. Whether it’s parents pushing a stroller, children filling the Eastlink Centre, or families biking on one of the many trails, there are signs of youth everywhere you turn. Grande Prairie’s youthfulness arises from the exciting opportunities that enabled population growth of over 73% between 2001 and 2021. More than 80 different cultural and ethnic groups contribute to the community which not only serves as a hub for the surrounding area but also as the heart of a thriving regional population of almost 300,000 people.

Attracting businesses, jobs, and people is enabled by a well-balanced blend of agricultural industry, strategic location, and diverse wealth of natural resources including oil, natural gas, coal, and lumber. This diversity provides a great opportunity for careers across a variety of industries. In addition, Alberta’s newest Polytechnic institution (Northwestern Polytechnic) serves as the capstone for an outstanding local educational system that facilitates personal and career growth across a full range of opportunities.

The community offers an intriguing mix of mid-size city community and big city amenities that is often referred to as “urban without urban grind”. There is endless possibility for residents to get involved and connected! For sport and recreation fans, there is a wide variety of parks and trails to explore across the city, as well as several state-of-the-art recreational facilities. An exciting and engaged arts and culture community is also very active in venues such as the Montrose Cultural Centre, the Centre for Creative Arts and the Grande Prairie Live Theatre and supported by a multitude of cultural and neighborhood associations.

With something for everyone, Grande Prairie is the perfect place to thrive!

The Opportunity

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.

Responsibilities

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 RCMP 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 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
• 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
• Current Standard First Aid
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of the Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP) or equivalent
• 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

Full Required Qualifications -within 18 months of employment

• 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)

The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor. The weekly schedule will encompass shifts that include days, evenings, and weekends.

Compensation

Starting Salary is $45.27 per hour or $94,161.60 per annum as per the CUPE Collective Agreement

Selection Process

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.

1. 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.

2. 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.