Education
High school graduation and must possess a College Diploma in Police and Justice Studies;
Appointed as a Community Peace Officer or the ability to be confirmed as one upon hire;
Completed all required training under the Alberta Peace Officer’s Act as outlined by the Solicitor General;
Successful Certified completion of the Physical Abilities Evaluation Test for Uniformed Officers (P.A.R.E), up to date certification in Baton and OC Spray;
Current documentation with respect to traffic stop courses (EVOC) and defensive weapons and tactics training with ongoing re-certification;
Experience
One to Three years of directly related experience;
Must have strong written and oral communications skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
Other
Clean Criminal Records Check and Enhanced Criminal Records Check through the RCMP
Valid Class 5 Drivers License and clean drivers abstract
First Aid, CPR;
Knowledge:
• Making decisions evaluative in nature that assess risk, that are timely, decisive and effective, tailoring decisions that support unusual, or ambiguous situations whether they be resolved by enforcement or education; taking the lead to make decisions in the face of conflicting or incomplete information;
• Making decisions that recognizes the collaborative policing model;
• Making decisions and implementing tough, unpopular decisions when warranted
• Interpreting, explaining and implementing organization policies, procedures, guidelines and programs; working within the spirit and the intent of the policy for the organization’s success;
• Managing conflicts and emergencies decisively and effectively so that there is minimal cost to the organization and minimal disruption to individuals and operations;
• Taking evidence and producing records and reports that stand up in court and to the Law Enforcement standards of occurrence reporting;
• The ability to speak and educate in person and in front of a public forum, the ability to function or chair meetings, and provide liaison support to the various crime prevention committees;
• Ensuring that all work is complete taking into consideration the periods of inactivity or heavy workload and demonstrating innovativeness when inactivity is prolonged;
• Listening appropriately to information and synthesizing it into a charge, education opportunity, or partnered solution;
• Handling interactions with the public in a calm, non-judgmental, unbiased, and cordial approach;
• Building and using an effective network of peers outside the organization to learn and accomplish work objectives effectively;
• Being able to effectively handle the range of emotional responses using sensitivity, empathy or firmness when appropriate;
• Writing clearly and concisely and can change communication styles from report writing to court documentation, community education writing, and executive writing;
• Contributing as a team member of the organization;
• The ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Reporting to Council as required;
• To perform any other duty or requirement within scope of law, policy, bylaw or regulation as determined by the Supervisor.
To be effective in this position, an individual will:
• Demonstrate integrity: honesty, responsibility, and trustworthiness.
• Display a strong commitment to serving the community.
• Aim for excellence, striving for the highest quality in all that you do.
• Be respectful to others and treat them the way you would want them to treat you.
• Maintain transparency and open communication within the organization, as well as between the community and the Town’s government.
