Nature of Work: Personnel hired in the capacity of Police Constables for the City of Charlottetown shall be tasked with a number of policing responsibilities.
This job posting reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in such classification.
The confidentiality of City affairs shall be respected and practiced at all times
Organizational Relationships:
Reports directly to the NCO (Corporal and Sergeant responsible for duty assignment)
Reports indirectly to Deputy and Chief of Police
Develops and maintains relationships within the community.
Develops and maintains relationships with community groups, service providers and external agencies.
Deals with the public with integrity and in a professional and courteous manner.
Primary Functions And Accountabilites:
The job duties include but are not limited to:
Protection of life and property, providing 24-hour emergency aid and services.
Enforcement of the Criminal Code of Canada and other Federal Statutes, Provincial Statutes and Municipal Bylaws.
Investigation of occurrences and taking appropriate actions.
Apprehending suspects and initiating Law Enforcement action as necessary.
Investigating hazardous and suspicious circumstances.
Ensuring the free flow of traffic and enforcement of Traffic Laws
Providing a police presence and directing efforts to detect and correct or suppress crime and deal with other community policing needs.
Ensuring that the Policies and Procedures as brought forward by the Charlottetown Police Services are adhered to.
Ensuring that the confidentiality of City affairs is respected and practiced at all times.
Performing other duties as may be assigned dependent upon the level of experience and expertise of the individual.
Required Competencies:
Include but are not limited to:
Communication skills – verbal and written
Interpersonal sensitivity
Knowledge of human behaviour
Ability to accept and work with community diversity
Ability to serve victims
Ability to promote and facilitate community policing
Ability to use police related technology
Analytical skills
Personal and organizational development skills
Knowledge of internal and external resources
Team building skills
Ability to use crime trend information
Ability to apply basic police authorities in case preparation
Ability to act professionally and ethically
Reasonable level of physical fitness and well being
Use force appropriately
Officer safety skills
Conflict, avoidance, resolution and mediation skills
Required Qualifications:
Grade XII or equivalent;
A graduate, within the past five years, of the Atlantic Police Academy Police Technology Training Program or a graduate of a comparable training institute recognized by the Attorney General of P.E.I.; OR
Has served a minimum of three years of satisfactory full time service as a sworn member of any police force in Canada, provided such service was terminated not more than two years prior to the date of appointment. Applicant must supply certificate confirming completion of a Technology Training Course or letter confirming previous employment with former policing agency;
At least nineteen years of age;
Must be a Canadian citizen or have landed immigrant status;
Not have been found guilty or convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Narcotic Control Act, the Food and Drugs Act, or the Controlled Drug & Substances Act, or if found guilty or convicted shall have received a pardon;
Proof of valid driver’s license;
Physician’s documentation to verify that health does not impair performance of job duties;
Certification that the applicant has successfully completed PARE or COOPER fitness testing within the preceding twelve months;
Must pass security screening and provide two character references;
Subject to training and certification requirements as per the Police Act.
Salary assigned: As per Collective Agreement – Constable 1 (APA Local 301)
Apply in confidence with detailed resume by Wednesday, November 25th at noon.
Application can be submitted electronically and addressed to the Human Resources Service Officer at HR@charlottetown.ca quoting “Police Constable-CB”.
The City of Charlottetown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.