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Police officer
@ City of Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Overview
City of Grande Prairie is hiring a full-time police officer for on-site municipal policing work. The role covers patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, crime prevention and emergency assistance, and includes supervising subordinate officers and testifying in court. The posting requires a criminal record check and lists health, pension and night shift benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Patrol assigned areas to enforce law and order
- Investigate crimes and accidents
- Interview witnesses and secure evidence
- Provide emergency assistance to victims
- Supervise subordinate officers and testify in court
Requirements summary:
- High school graduation certificate
- One to two years of experience
- Criminal record check
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Physically fit with ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Tools & skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Security & protective services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Transit support |
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City of Grande Prairie
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Grander Together
Full company description
The City of Grande Prairie provides programs, services, infrastructure and facilities that are the basis for much of the activity in our community. Grande Prairie is the youngest city in Canada with a median age of 30.3 and one of the fastest growing communities in North America. The 2016 federal census recorded 63,166 residents up 13.5% from 2011. Whether it is parents pushing a stroller, children filling the Eastlink Centre or families biking one of the many trails, there are signs of youth everywhere you turn. Grande Prairie’s youthfulness is a result of the growing opportunities presented by its role as a regional hub as well as the area’s many natural resources.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,435
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 445
- Reported office locations
- Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 2E7, CA
- Other recorded names
- City of Grande Prairie
- Specialties
- Government
- Municipal
- Civic
- Public Service
- and Public Sector
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
The City of Grande Prairie provides programs, services, infrastructure and facilities that are the basis for much of the activity in our community. Grande Prairie is the youngest city in Canada with a median age of 30.3 and one of the fastest growing communities in North America. The 2016 federal census recorded 63,166 residents up 13.5% from 2011. Whether it is parents pushing a stroller, children filling the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Grande Prairie, Alberta |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Specialties | GovernmentMunicipalCivicPublic Serviceand Public Sector |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Dangerous
- Criminal investigation services
- Community policing
- Confined spaces
- Drug enforcement
- Wet/damp
- Noisy
- Odours
- Hot
- General police duties
- Intelligence services
- Multi-cultural communities
- Police dog/canine services
- Traffic law enforcement
- Various locations
- Relocation costs covered by employer
Tasks
- Assist first-aid responders in emergencies, such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents by providing medical, safety or humanitarian aid
- Compile notes and reports from criminal investigations
- Complete administrative duties
- Interview witnesses
- Investigate crimes and accidents
- Participate in school awareness programs regarding harassment/bullying safety strategies
- Perform guard duties
- Secure evidence
- Supervise subordinate officers
- Testify in courts of law
- Schedule work assignments
- Co-ordinate work of subordinates
- Arrest criminal suspects
- Encourage the public for active participation in crime prevention techniques
- Patrol assigned areas to enforce law and order
- Provide emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters
- Working groups
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
Areas of responsibility
- Assaults
- Break and enter
- Fraud
- Partner abuse
- Major crimes
- Mischief/property damage
- Sexual assault
- Thefts
- Municipal force
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Physically demanding
- Sound discrimination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Attention to detail
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Life insurance
- Night shift premium
- Pension plan
- Maternity and parental benefits
- Free parking available
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