Community Peace Officer

NAIT Protective Services is recruiting for one** Full Time, Permanent** Level 1 Peace Officer.

Reporting to a Peace Officer Sergeant, NAIT Community Peace Officers (CPO) are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff, students, visitors and Institute property. NAIT CPOs follow the Community Policing Model by means of building and supporting partnerships through crime prevention education and innovative problem-solving initiatives. On a 24/7 basis, the CPOs address the safety and security needs of the NAIT community by providing general information services, effective physical security, personal safety services, investigational support and property management support. The CPOs play an important liaison role in campus emergency incident response while working with emergency services personnel from partner agencies. As appointed “community peace officers”, NAIT’s CPOs have the discretionary authority to enforce certain regulations, bylaws and statutes found within both municipal and provincial legislation. In addition to providing a high level of customer service that follows accountable standards and best practices, all members of NAIT Protective Services take pride in representing a value system based on honesty, integrity, professionalism and mutual respect.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conducts routine patrols of NAIT property
- Provides a visual presence
- Enforces parking policies and procedures
- Issues violations and warning notices
- Respond to security emergencies, incidents and general complaints that occur on NAIT property
- Carry out appropriate actions including investigation processes

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Knowledge and use of security systems, camera systems, alarm systems, and fire systems
- Ability to obtain and retain Peace Officer I provincial designation and a clear security clearance
- Skilled in exercising good tact, sound judgment, and firmness in dealing with difficult situations and ability to defuse potentially volatile situations, and to recognize and react appropriately to dangerous situations
- Considerable knowledge in applicable policies, bylaws, acts, legislation and basic principles of loss prevention
- Knowledge of the powers of arrest
- Understanding of self defense techniques
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to use current computer software including word processing and databases
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Ability to react effectively under pressure
- Knowledge of and ability to use a baton safely and effectively

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of a recognized post-secondary education program in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field or equivalent prior experience in a Peace Officer Level 1 position (or equivalent), or other law enforcement-related position in lieu of education
- Possession of a Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent). Maintaining a driver’s license is a requirement for this position. Applicants will be required to provide a drivers abstract suitable to NAIT Protective Services. A Class 5 GDL license will not be accepted.
- Possession of valid Standard First Aid and Basic CPR Level C certificates and AED qualified.
- Be physically fit and able to pass the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (P.A.R.E.) with a minimum passing score at or under four minutes and forty-five seconds (4:45) or other approved physical evaluation. (Evaluation testing will be undertaken at the assessment stage paid for by the applicant)
- Employment is dependent upon an enhanced Police Information Check, including a Vulnerable Sector check, that are satisfactory to NAIT Protective Services and the Alberta Solicitor General.

**Assets**: The following certifications would be considered an asset
- Experience as a Level 1 Peace Officer with appointment authorities related to the Traffic Safety Act, Trespass to Premises Act, Gaming Liquor and Cannabis Act.
- Experience working in a post-secondary environment or other diverse customer service focused organization
- Experience using Resolver incident management solutions or equivalent incident reporting databases
- Law Enforcement Bike Association (LEBA) Level B Training Certification
- Verbal Judo or Tactical Communications Certification
- Valid PPCT (or equivalent) certificate with Baton endorsement
- Valid oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray certificate
- Defensive Driving Training
- WHMIS Training

**Application**: All applicants must complete the Peace Officer “Application for Employment” document and submit it with their resume and cover letter through the NAIT Careers Portal.

**Uniforms**: will be provided by the employer at no cost to the employee

**Hours of work**: NPS is a 24/7 operation, and staff will work a variety of shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

**Remuneration**: $2,328.58 - $3,015.34 bi-weekly, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Peace Officer Leve