Police Officer

Grande Prairie, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Enforce laws and maintain public safety through patrols, criminal investigations, arrests, evidence security, and emergency assistance. Prepare reports, interview witnesses, testify in court, participate in community safety programs, and coordinate or supervise subordinate officers.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors Dangerous Criminal investigation services Community policing Confined spaces Drug enforcement Wet/damp Noisy Odours Hot General police duties Intelligence services Multi-cultural communities Police dog/canine services Traffic law enforcement Work setting Various locations Relocation costs covered by employer Responsibilities Tasks Assist first-aid responders in emergencies, such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents by providing medical, safety or humanitarian aid Compile notes and reports from criminal investigations Complete administrative duties Interview witnesses Investigate crimes and accidents Participate in school awareness programs regarding harassment/bullying safety strategies Perform guard duties Secure evidence Supervise subordinate officers Testify in courts of law Schedule work assignments Co-ordinate work of subordinates Arrest criminal suspects Encourage the public for active participation in crime prevention techniques Patrol assigned areas to enforce law and order Provide emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters Supervision Working groups Staff in various areas of responsibility Experience and specialization Areas of responsibility Assaults Break and enter Fraud Partner abuse Major crimes Mischief/property damage Sexual assault Thefts Type of police work Municipal force Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Standing for extended periods Walking Combination of sitting, standing, walking Physically demanding Sound discrimination Ability to distinguish between colours Attention to detail Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Values and ethics Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Life insurance Night shift premium Pension plan Long term benefits Maternity and parental benefits Other Benefits Free parking available

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to less than 2 years of experience. Candidates should be physically capable of demanding, fast-paced work under pressure and demonstrate sound judgement, attention to detail, communication skills, reliability, and teamwork.