Safety Officer Supervisor

Reporting to the Community Safety Team Lead, the Safety Officer Supervisor is the front-line supervisor responsible for overseeing Safety Officers in their daily duties, including training, human resource management, administration and strategy development for the Community Safety Team. They support the safety of all City of Winnipeg employees and properties, as well as all citizens of Winnipeg and visitors to the City. They provide a visible point of contact for customer information and reassurance by responding to public safety issues in the community. The Safety Officer facilitates the maintenance of safety by assisting in de-escalating conflict and disorder in the community. The Safety Officer Supervisor may be called on to do all responsibilities of the Safety Officer in addition to supervisory and management responsibilities. The Safety Officer Supervisor will also lead high level discussion with internal and external stakeholders to share information and collaborate to develop and implement safety related strategies, liaising with and supporting emergency services and social service agencies, and proactively addressing social issues through collaborative community engagement.

As the Safety Officer Supervisor - Community Safety Team you will:

• Supervision
• Public Safety and Community Service
• Conducting Investigations
• Supporting Law Enforcement
• Community Liaison

Your education and qualifications include:

• A degree in Criminology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology or a related field or an equivalent combination of training and education.

• A combination of previous law enforcement, social work and related public or community service experience.

• Minimum 2-3 years supervisory experience including coaching, mentoring and managing the work and performance of staff.

• Leadership experience with focus on teamwork, community, and public service.

• Ability to interpret and administer public safety policies, procedures and strategies.

• Ability to lead/facilitate working groups, conduct training and presentations.

• Ability to objectively investigate incidents, take witness statements, analyze information, develop conclusions and make recommendations to prevent reoccurrence of public safety issues.

• Ability to establish and maintain respectful working relationships with staff, citizens and other agencies in a diverse community e.g. handle and resolve confrontational situations, including use of force as necessary.

• Ability to work under stressful conditions including emergency situations that may result in serious incident and/or fatality.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including stakeholders and the public.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and its applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check, with Vulnerable Sector Search, satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.
• A satisfactory Child/Adult Abuse Registry Check from the Province of Manitoba.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts with varying hours.
• Successful completion of Provincial Community Safety Officer training including meeting the Provincial requirements to be sworn as a peace officer/community safety officer.
• Willingness and ability to wear and care for a uniform and safety equipment as determined necessary by the Division.