Community Services Officer - Kamloops, Canada - City of Kamloops

City of Kamloops

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Kamloops, Canada

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Description

City of Kamloops

Community Services Officer - Training Opportunity:

(Permanent, Full-Time

Close Date

March 21, 2024
At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody every day. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace.

We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen.

We are known as Canada's Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience.

This is Kamloops

Let's make Kamloops shine Join our team today._

Position Overview

An exciting and challenging opportunity exists for permanent, full-time Community Services Officers at the City of Kamloops in the form of a Training Opportunity.

Our Community Services Officers are highly involved in our community.

They engage with social issues, neighborhood issues, and work closely with the RCMP and other City departments to find solutions to various problems affecting our community.

As a whole, Community Services strives to educate, encourage and enforce to enhance community safety.

Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
Completion of two years postsecondary education in one of the following (or a combination of the following):
Police and Justice
Criminology
Law Enforcement Studies
Corrections & Youth Justice
Human Service Worker Studies

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OR
Completion of British Columbia Auxiliary Constable Training Program or Police Officer Training.

OR

Minimum of one-year previous experience in the enforcement of municipal bylaws and regulations or as a Custodial Guard, in Corrections, or as a Sheriff.

Completion of Justice Institute Level I and II Enforcement Certificates or equivalent with six (6) months of experience in a customer relations/service position.

Ability to obtain the Justice Institute Level I and II Enforcement Certificates or equivalent (if not already held).
Valid Occupational Level 1 First Aid Certificate.
Valid BC Driver's Licence Class
Ability to obtain WHMIS Certification.
Proficient in basic Word and basic Excel, as demonstrated through testing. A 70% pass rate is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain RCMP Reliability Security Clearance.
Physical abilities requirement, as demonstrated through testing.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check.

A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position. This is a CUPE local 900 position.

More than one may be hired.

Please see the attached job description for a fully qualified Community Services Officer for more details and review the attached Training Opportunity Terms and Conditions.

Awarding of Training Opportunity:

To be successful for this training opportunity, senior applicants must meet the above requirements. Applicants are able to participate in a maximum of two training opportunities at the City of Kamloops.

On-the-Job Experience and Training:

Pay Rate:

The successful applicants for this training opportunity will receive the pay rate of Pay Grade 11 (outside), $34.17 per hour.

After successful completion of the Training Opportunity, and being deemed fully qualified, the incumbents will move to a Pay Grade 12 (outside).

Employee Commitment:

Upon successful completion of the training opportunity, the applicants must remain in the position for the same amount of time that the employee spent completing the training opportunity.

Hourly Rate
$34.17

Hours & Days of Work

Monday - Friday:
12:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

(weekly rotation) 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday - Sunday:
12:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Thursday - Monday:
12:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Friday - Tuesday:
12:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Saturday - Wednesday:
12:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Hours per Week
40

Applications are accepted online at
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Training Opportunity Terms & Conditions

Education :
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience :
Experience an asset