Community Peace Officer

Job Brief

The Lethbridge Police Service is seeking to hire one (1) or more full-time permanent Community Peace Officers.

One (1) or more positions

• Please note that in order to receive consideration for this role, all applicants must have completed the LPS CPO Application and Personal Disclosure Forms (attached to this posting) AND have uploaded them to the BambooHR link below along with any other requested documentation.
  
  

Only complete applications submitted through the Bamboo HR link below will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third-party job sites, will NOT be considered**

“The City of Lethbridge acknowledges that we are gathered on the lands of the Blackfoot people of the Canadian Plains and pays respect to the Blackfoot people past, present and future while recognizing and respecting their cultural heritage, beliefs, and relationship to land. The City of Lethbridge offers respect to the Metis and all who have lived on this land and made Lethbridge their home. Lethbridge is southwestern Alberta’s largest community, close to the Rocky Mountains and strategically located two hours south of Calgary. We are home to just over 101,000 residents and two major post-secondary institutions -- the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College. The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

The Lethbridge Police Service is seeking to hire one (1) or more full-time permanent Community Peace Officers. The Lethbridge Police Service has developed a very new and unique to Alberta, Community Peace Officer (CPO) program. The vision of the LPS is to selflessly provide safety and service through excellence in community involvement, strong partnerships and continuous innovation. The addition of CPOs will help further our vision by enhancing community perceptions of safety and increasing our capacity to continue to respond efficiently and effectively to calls for service.

Lethbridge Police Service CPOs are particularly unique in Alberta since they have been granted enhanced authority to initiate and conduct criminal investigations involving theft and mischief where the value of the property does not exceed five thousand dollars. Community Peace Officers employed throughout the Province of Alberta are appointed under the Peace Officer Act. Within Lethbridge, CPOs are accountable to the City of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Police Service and the Provincial Director of Law Enforcement to execute their assigned duties.

Reporting to the Community Peace Officer Sergeant, the role of a Community Peace Officer is to assist with public contact and support public safety within the community.

Hours of Work: Shift work including a rotation of days, evenings, nights, weekends;

Starting Job Rate: $37.67 per hour |2022 Rate

Full Job Rate: $41.86 per hour |2022 Rate (After completion of 18-month probation period)

This permanent full-time position falls under the protection of a collective agreement associated to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 70 contract. CUPE Local 70 represents employees who are employed in number of civic departments within the City of Lethbridge.

As a Community Peace Officer, You Will

• Conduct foot and vehicle patrol to monitor and maintain public and traffic safety within the scope of their authorities. This includes observing people, vehicles, property and areas for indications of criminal activity or other needs for police intervention
• Respond to calls for service, initiate and conduct criminal investigations involving theft and mischief where the value of the property does not exceed five thousand dollars
• Obtaining statements from complainants, victims and witnesses, collecting of, and ensuring chain of custody of exhibits for investigations within their designated scope of authority
• Execute Warrants, confirming proper release procedures are followed
• Prepare case files in relation to criminal charges or warrant applications related to enhanced authorities ensuring they meet LPS report writing standards for Pre-charge Approval and Provincial Court.
• Control, assess and mediate during situations at disturbances and complaints, including calming down/reasoning with people, determining infractions and course of action and restoring order
• Contribute to public safety by providing education and enforcement of Provincial Acts which are listed on the Community Peace Officer Appointment.
• Assist victims, including referring them to appropriate agencies and resources
• Be a presence in the downtown core of Lethbridge, engaging with citizens and members of the business community, providing information, promoting public safety and building relationships.
• Enforce traffic regulations including but not limited to identifying violations/using laser/radar, signaling violators to stop, directing traffic and aiding motorists, as well as issuing summonses, appearance notices and roadside suspensions
• Prepare for and attend court (court preparation/brief, liaising with prosecutor, testifying, etc.)
• Assist Commissionaires, Administrative Sergeant and Duty Staff Sergeant in monitoring prisoners within the short-term holding facility including, ensuring meals are provided as required and medical needs are addressed
• Prepare Judicial Interim Release Hearing packages, forwarding them to the hearing office and providing prisoners with access to their bail hearings
• Consult and liaise with residents, community groups, businesses and other employees to share information, identify problem areas, analyze problems, prepare and implement action plans
• Provide supportive role when requested by police officers in areas such as traffic direction, perimeter or residence security, controlling barricades, investigative support within their mandate
• Other miscellaneous duties relating to public safety or to the short-term holding facility as assigned by the CPO Sergeant or by the Duty Staff Sergeant.
  
  

As The Successful Candidate You Will Have

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• No Criminal Record or Pardon (if applicable)
• Intermediate computer skills and abilities (regular use of hardware and software applications etc.) including proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Outlook)
• A valid AB Class 5 driver’s license.
• Exceptional ability to display mature and sound judgement in deciding appropriate course of action, including the ability to stay calm in stressful situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy with an emphasis on customer service
• Strong problem solving and multi-tasking ability
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team while putting others first, respecting the opinions of others and being open to feedback
• Ability to work unsupervised, demonstrate initiative within your role, demonstrating courage in difficult situations and asking for help when you need it
• Commitment to the Mission, Vison and Values of the Lethbridge Police Service
  
  

The successful candidate is required to consent to a police security clearance, which includes the voluntary completion and submission of a personal disclosure form (lifestyle questionnaire), criminal and police records check, reference checks and truth verification through polygraph examination.

STEPS OF HIRING PROCESS

All components of the selection process will be administered, scored, evaluated and interpreted in a fair and uniform manner. The duration of the process once the posting has closed should be approximately two to three months. In addition to meeting the requirements of each stage of our CPO hiring process outlined below, applications will be assessed at each hiring stage based on organizational fit and overall competitiveness.

• Standard First Aid is no longer required prior to hire.
• Submit your CPO application and personal disclosure forms via the BambooHR Link below:
  
  

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• After the application package is reviewed by the recruiting officer to verify completeness of required documentation, competitive applicants will be contacted to arrange for PARE testing. PARE testing will be arranged by the Lethbridge Police Service.
• Completion of the PARE physical abilities testing (or equivalent) in under 4 minutes and 45 seconds and security clearance at the level of Verified Reliable are prerequisites for this position.
• PARE MEDICAL FORMS (Must be completed and brought to testing day or candidate will not be allowed to run)
• After successful completion of PARE testing, applicants will be contacted to arrange for a one-on one Personal Disclosure interview.
• Applicants who are still competitive after the one-on one Personal Disclosure interview, will be asked to complete a written Skills Assessment.
• The Panel Interview is given to candidates who are still competitive after the written skills assessment.
• Successful candidates at the Panel Interview Stage will move onto the next stage of the process
• Polygraph Assessment will be scheduled (Integrity and Truth verification through Polygraph)
• Security Clearance and Background checks will be conducted
• Successful candidate(s) will be selected and given an offer to attend CPOIP (Community Peace Officer Induction Program) training. *More Information on CPO Training is outlined below*
  
  

TRAINING

• Tentative start date in March 2025
• Applicants must be able to attend approximately 10 weeks of Level I CPOIP training at the Lac La Biche Alberta County Law Enforcement Training Program. Candidates required to attend Level I CPO training will be sponsored by the Lethbridge Police Service and will be provided with the following:
• Food and Lodging are included
• Cadets will be paid a Stipend while in training ($1200 per week)
• Upon successful completion Level I CPO training cadets will receive an additional four to five weeks of CPO training at the Lethbridge Police Service.
• Employment will be offered to cadets who not only pass the required training courses, but also exhibit the core values of the Lethbridge Police Service throughout the hiring process.
• Upon successful completion of the Lac La Biche CPOIP training program followed by approximately 5 weeks of in-house LPS CPO training, the candidate(s) will be given a full-time permanent offer of employment with the Lethbridge Police Service as a Class 2 - Community Peace Officer. After the successful completion of the 18-month probationary period, the candidate will move to a Class 1- Community Peace Officer and receive the corresponding rate of pay.
  
  

POSTING CLOSING DATE: October 18, 2024 at 2:00PM MST

For further information on the hiring process for this opportunity, please contact LPS Recruiting by email at

For further information regarding the role and responsibilities of a Community Peace Officer, please contact CPO Sergeant Chad Jackson at

• Please note only applications submitted through the above Bamboo HR link will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third party sites, will not be considered**
  
  

Facility Dogs

As a prospective employee it is important for you to know that LPS has two facility dogs in the workplace. LPS facility dogs are here to support our employees in positive, constructive manner. Further, LPS facility dogs support the emotional needs of victim’s and or witnesses through the Criminal Justice Process. A Facility Dog is directed by a professional with specialized expertise. Facility dogs frequent many areas of our building. In addition, we have police service dogs. Our police service dogs have minimal interaction with employees on site under the supervision of a trained handler.

Landed Immigrant/Citizenship Status Canada

The Lethbridge Police Service welcomes employment applications from those who are Canadian Citizens or Canadian Permanent Residents. As an employer, we are unable to sponsor Canadian Work Permits/Visas or Permanent Residence applications at this time.

Work Location

LPS employees are required to carry-out their assigned duties in-person at a Lethbridge Police Service facility. Our Lethbridge Police Service Headquarters are located at 135 1st Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 0A1**

“THE CITY OF LETHBRIDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest.

We will only contact individuals selected for interviews.

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All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.