Constable - Recruiting Unit

The Region

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.

The Police Service

In March 2023, the City of Grande Prairie made history by establishing the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS), the first new municipal police service in Alberta since 1956. The GPPS is dedicated to creating a modern, professional, ethical, equitable, and locally accountable police service that significantly enhances public safety within our community. With a team of over 225 professionals—including police officers, peace officers, outreach workers, social workers, nurses, and civilian staff—the GPPS is positioned to deliver comprehensive public safety services.

The Opportunity

The Grande Prairie Police Service is seeking a proactive and dynamic individual to join our team as a Constable - Recruiting Unit. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and selecting qualified candidates for the police service. You will work closely with both internal teams and external organizations to promote careers in law enforcement and ensure a diverse and high-caliber pool of applicants. The successful candidate will be committed to maintaining the highest standards in recruitment, from outreach through to the onboarding process, ensuring the recruitment of officers who reflect the values and dedication of the Grande Prairie Police Service.

The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) is a progressive and community-focused police service committed to excellence in public safety. We are seeking experienced police officers to play a key role in the establishment and growth of our new service. We are looking for individuals who can help us elevate ourselves to provide high-quality policing response to support the vibrant growing community of Grande Prairie.

Responsibilities

• Assess candidate applications, conduct interviews, and administer tests to determine suitability for the GPPS..
• Collaborate with the Human Resources department to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies that meet the operational needs.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to potential candidates on the application process, fitness requirements, and GPPS standards.
• Build relationships with diverse community groups and organizations to enhance the diversity of the applicant pool.
• Coordinate with training units to ensure a seamless transition from recruitment to onboarding and initial training.
• Stay updated on best practices in law enforcement recruitment, diversity initiatives, and relevant regulations.
• Represent the GPPS at recruitment events and ensure all communications align with the service's values and mission.
• Support other recruitment initiatives as needed.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Have been or are currently a sworn police officer with a Canadian law enforcement agency
• Have been a police officer within one year of application if they have less than five years of previous police experience; or
• Have been a police officer within two years of application if they have five or more years of previous police experience.
• Have a minimum of 18 months' continuous police service, inclusive of basic recruit training
  
  

Occasional travel will be required with this position

Benefits Overview

• Years of service credited for wage placement and vacation
• Participation in the Special Forces Pension Plan (SFPP), with pension transfer options available
• 4 week experienced officer training program.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health and Wellness Account
  
  

Transitional Allowance

You will receive a generous $25,000 transitional allowance for experienced officers, ensuring a smooth and rewarding transition to our team

Wages

Rank Hourly rate Yearly

Constable 5 $ 36.95 $76,854.27

Constable 4 $ 39.69 $82,547.18

Constable 3 $ 45.16 $93,933.00

Constable 2 $ 50.63 $105,318.82

Constable 1 $ 54.74 $113,858.18

Sr. Cst I (7 yrs completed) $ 58.57 $121,828.25

Sr. Cst II (11 yrs completed) $ 59.67 $124,105.42

Closing Date

This posting will close November 30, 2024, with our third experienced officer class starting in Q1 of 2025.

To Apply

• Download the application attached to the bottom of this job advertisement.
• Once the documents are fully filled out, click, ‘Apply Now’ at the bottom right of this job posting.
• You will then be asked to upload your resume, please ensure you provide at minimum 10 years of former employment history. Follow the instructions to do so.
• Once you have uploaded your resume, you will be taken to a screen with a series of questions that need to be completed for your application to proceed.
• At the bottom of that page, after you have completed the questions, there is a button to ‘Upload Document’. You are required to upload the completed documents at time of application
  
  

Other Information

• As an experienced officer you will be required to complete several steps within the recruitment process. This will include A-PREP, an interview, a psychological evaluation, a background investigation, and potentially a polygraph test.
• The GPPS does not have a Corporal rank.
• Applicants are advised that certain costs associated with the application process are at their own expense and are not reimbursed by the Grande Prairie Police Service (ex. vision, hearing, medical clearance for APREP, driver’s abstract)
• If you have any questions about the application process, please contact [email protected]