Job Description

Community Services Officer II

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(Permanent, Full-Time) - 1764

Looking for an exciting opportunity to gain experience and make a positive impact on your community? The City of Kamloops is seeking permanent, full-time Community Services Officers to join our team.

Make a Meaningful Difference in Your Community.

The City is currently seeking a dedicated and responsible Community Services Officer to join our Community Services department. This multifaceted role involves regulatory enforcement, public education, custodial oversight, and engagement with Community partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to public safety while performing inspections, managing sensitive interactions, and maintaining high standards in both field and custodial environments. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to serve your community with integrity, we encourage you to apply!

Living in Kamloops.

We are known as Canada's Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience.



We have world class, hiking and biking trails, ski resorts, green spaces, and facilities to fit whatever your passions are! We are nestled in the interior of British Columbia a few hours away from the Okanagan lakes and the Vancouver coastline. This is Kamloops!



Watch this video to learn more about the department!

https://youtu.be/3CeKwVjuBeA

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.

Completion of two years' post-secondary education in one of the following (or a combination of the following): + police and justice
+ criminology
+ law enforcement studies
+ corrections and youth justice
+ human service worker studies
Completion of British Columbia auxiliary constable training program or police officer training or equivalent.

Minimum of three years' previous work experience in the enforcement of municipal bylaws and regulations or minimum three years' previous work experience as a custodial guard, in corrections, as a sheriff or equivalent.

Completion of the Justice Institute Level I and II Enforcement Certificates or equivalent.

Valid Occupational Level 1 First Aid Certificate.

Valid BC Driver's Licence Class 5.

Ability to obtain WHMIS certification.

Proficient in basic Word and basic Excel, as demonstrated through testing.

Ability to obtain and maintain RCMP Reliability Security Clearance.

Physical abilities requirement, as demonstrated through testing.




Ability to maintain RCMP Reliability Security Clearance. If you are unable to maintain an RCMP Reliability Security Clearance, your employment with the City will be terminated.



For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check.



A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position. This is a CUPE Local 900 position. More than one may be hired.

Hourly Rate

$40.316

Hours & Days of Work

4 days on / 4 days off 12-hour shifts 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Shift allocated based on shift pattern availability

Hours per Week

44



Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email

hr@kamloops.ca

or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.



External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please visit our website at

www.kamloops.ca/city-hall/career-opportunities

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years


Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years