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 Supervisor Sergeant to join the team.
Position Responsibilities This supervisory position plays a vital role in ensuring public safety, upholding community standards, and fostering positive relationships with staff, residents, and stakeholders. The successful candidate will report directly to the Managing Director of Enforcement Services.
As a Sergeant, you will serve in a leadership capacity, responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the unit. You will be responsible for leading a team of Peace Officers and/or Bylaw Officers. This leadership role encompasses a range of duties, including operational planning, employee training and evaluation, performance management, scheduling, community engagement, and project management.
Initially, this position will be tasked with coordinating and developing provincially certified Peace Officer Induction Training for the department.
Qualifications - Possess a Diploma in Law Enforcement
- Minimum of five years of experience in law enforcement, demonstrating a strong ability to investigate provincial and bylaw related complaints.
- Previous supervisory experience within a law enforcement agency is preferred.
- A valid Community Peace Officer (Level 1) Appointment, a City of Grande Prairie Bylaw Officer Appointment, and be able to successfully complete the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE) are required.
- A combination of equivalent education and experience may also be considered.
- Specialized training in areas such as Emergency Vehicle Operation, Collision Investigation Level II, Radar/Laser, Commercial Vehicle Inspections, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, and Weights and Dimensions is considered an asset.
- Experience in developing training programs is also an asset.
In Addition, You Should Possess The Following Competencies - Communication (Written and Verbal)
- Dependability
- Problem Solving
- Client Focus
- Initiative
- Change Management
- Working Effectively With Others
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Resiliency
- Applying Principles and Procedures
- Analytical Thinking
- Judgement
- Integrity and Respect
- Decisiveness
- Stress Management
- Training Design
- Research Ability
Hours The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.
Compensation Starting salary $50.31 - $65.03 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.
Benefits Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)
Diversity & Inclusion The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.
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.
- 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.
- Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
- This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
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 answer any questions you may have.
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