Community Peace Officer Job Edmonton area,Alberta Canada,Security

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Please Note:
This posting will be used to fill two positions; one Permanent Full-Time and one temporary position ending on or before April 30, 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Reporting to a Peace Officer Sergeant, NAIT Community Peace Officers (CPO) are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff, students, visitors and Institute property. NAIT CPOs follow the Community Policing Model by means of building and supporting partnerships through crime prevention education and innovative problem-solving initiatives. On a 24/7 basis, the CPOs address the safety and security needs of the NAIT community by providing general information services, effective physical security, personal safety services, investigational support and property management support.

The CPOs play an important liaison role in campus emergency incident response while working with emergency services personnel from partner agencies. As appointed “community peace officers”, NAIT’s CPOs have the discretionary authority to enforce certain regulations, bylaws and statutes found within both municipal and provincial legislation. In addition to providing a high level of customer service that follows accountable standards and best practices, all members of NAIT Protective Services take pride in representing a value system based on honesty, integrity, professionalism and mutual respect.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain a safe environment for students, staff and visitors to campus

Ensure compliance of applicable municipal, provincial and federal statutes, as well as NAIT policy

Conduct regular patrols of the campus using a variety of methods including foot, bicycle and vehicle patrols

Respond to calls for service and resolve conflict using sound judgement

Prepare reports, collect evidence and attend court as required

Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, in keeping with the principles of Community Policing

Effect arrests on subjects using appropriate levels of force

Coordinate with other first responders, such as Police, Fire and EMS services to resolve emergency situations

Assets:

The following certifications would be considered an asset

Experience as a Level 1 Peace Officer with appointment authorities related to the Traffic Safety Act, Trespass to Premises Act, Gaming Liquor and Cannabis Act.

Completion of a recognized post-secondary education program in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field or equivalent prior experience in a Peace Officer Level 1 position (or equivalent) in lieu of education

Experience working in a post-secondary environment or other diverse customer service focused organization

Experience using Resolver Incident Management Solutions or equivalent incident reporting databases

Law Enforcement Bike Association (LEBA) Level A or B Training Certification

Verbal Judo or Tactical Communications Certification

Defensive Driving Training

WHMIS Training

Qualifications:

Completion of grade 12

Completion of the Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP)

Possession of a Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent). Maintaining a driver’s license is a requirement for this position. Applicants will be required to provide a drivers abstract suitable to NAIT Protective Services. A Class 5 GDL license will not be accepted.

Minimum three years of strong customer service experience and one year of related, diverse law enforcement experience is required

Possession of the Provincial Community Peace Officer I designation

Satisfactory medical and vision evaluations

Be physically fit and able to pass the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (P.A.R.E.) with a minimum passing score at or under four minutes and forty-five seconds (4:45) or other approved physical evaluation. (Evaluation testing will be undertaken at the assessment stage, paid for by the applicant)

Employment is dependent upon an enhanced Police Information Check, including a Vulnerable Sector check, that are satisfactory to NAIT Protective Services and…


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