Peace Officer, Level 1

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at www.nait.ca/careers

NOTE: This is a temporary position ending on or before May 1, 2025, with the possibility of extension.

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 whilst 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 accountability 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.

This competition is only open to applicants who currently hold or are eligible for appointment as a Level 1 - Community Peace Officer or who have equivalent experience and training making them eligible to obtain the appointment. Section 6.4 of the Peace Officer Manual (V3) outlines CPO Level 1 Training Equivalents, including but not limited to Canadian police service training, AB Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer training, AB Sheriff training, AB Fish and Wildlife or Conservation Officer training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work to enhance and build the community relationships that NAIT Protective Services needs to effectively support our community (both on and off campus).
• Maintain and provide a safe learning environment for our students, and a safe work environment for our staff, and to create a safe environment for NAIT"s patrons, guests, and stakeholders while they are on campus
• Create an atmosphere conducive with learning and allow for NAIT's service delivery to happen in a seamless manner irrespective of NPS' operations
• Conduct Municipal and Provincial Enforcement as required to ensure the orderly operation of NAIT's campuses and workspaces
• Act as a liaison with Emergency Services and NAIT Emergency Management team when applicable
• Act as a first responder for medical emergencies and threats to safety and security of NAIT's buildings and its patrons
• Investigate reports of criminal, suspicious, or otherwise out of the ordinary incidents that occur on / or in relationship to the campus property

Skills & Abilities:

• Experience working in a post-secondary environment or other diverse customer service focused organization
• Law enforcement or related security experience
• Experience is using Resolver incident management solutions or equivalent incident reporting database
• Law Enforcement Bike Association (LEBA) Training Certification
• Verbal Judo or Tactical Communications Certification
• Defensive Driving Training
• WHMIS Training
• Valid PPCT, Baton, and OC training

Qualifications:

• Completion of the Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP), or equivalent experience and training making you eligible to obtain a CPO Level 1 appointment. Section 6.4 of the Peace Officer Manual (V3) outlines CPO Level 1 Training Equivalents.
• 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 position (or equivalent) 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.
• Computer experience with Microsoft Windows based systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• 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). (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.

Please complete the Peace Officer " Application for Employment" document and submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity; these documents are to be submitted through the NAIT Careers portal.

NOTE: Uniforms, equipment, and training will be provided by the employer at no cost to the employee

NOTE: Anyone with inquiries about this opportunity, the work environment, at NAIT Protective Services or the benefits package can contact Acting Inspector Jim WHEELER by email at: jwheeler@nait.ca.

Remuneration: $61,451.26 - $79,574.82 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Peace Officer Level l).

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

At NAIT, people matter.

We're proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. NAIT is committed to advancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black and racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people, immigrants, and people with disabilities.

What we offer

We've created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

Additional requirements

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx.

Accommodations

NAIT is an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don't hesitate to contact us if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please contact us via email at careers@nait.ca.

We thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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