Community Safety Officer (CSO)

Job summary

The Community Safety Officer provides visibility throughout the community and responds to public service calls. They are responsible for enforcing municipal bylaws and provincial acts while delivering public education programs.

Job details

Overview: As part of the Department of Protective Services, the City of Humboldt is currently seeking to fill one (1) permanent, full-time Community Safety Officer (CSO) position. Under the direction of the Director of Protective Services, the Community Safety Officer is an appointed Special Constable, leading by example to work collectively, providing presence, and visibility throughout the community. The Community Safety Officer responds to all calls for service from the public. This position enforces municipal bylaws, the provincial acts under their appointment, as well as provides public education and awareness programs and services to ensure the protection of all residents, property, and employees. The successful candidate will have a well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills. They will also have a strong sense of ethics and ability to handle sensitive situations and private information. They will be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and be able to collaborate with colleagues, volunteers, and the public in a positive and practical manner. Qualifications: Successful completion of the Saskatchewan Community Safety Officer Course, or a relative field accepted by the City of Humboldt or the ability to obtain this certification. Ability to maintain a vulnerable sector criminal record check suitable to the employer including passing the RCMP Enhanced Background Screening Checks. Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate or ability to obtain. Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a satisfactory drivers abstract. Compensation & Hours of Work: This is an out-of-scope position with a salary range of $66,446 - $80,766 Employees are eligible for a 9% employer-matched defined pension plan, annual paid vacation days, and a comprehensive health and wellness plan including dental. General working hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, but will require some variable scheduling including evenings and weekends. The position is primarily based in Humboldt, however, occasional travel and work outside the city may be required.

What you’ll do

The Community Safety Officer provides visibility throughout the community and responds to public service calls. They are responsible for enforcing municipal bylaws and provincial acts while delivering public education programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold or be able to obtain the Saskatchewan Community Safety Officer Course certification. A valid Class 5 driver's license and the ability to pass an RCMP Enhanced Background Screening are mandatory.

Benefits

• Defined pension plan • Annual paid vacation • Health and wellness plan • Dental

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Diplomacy
• Negotiation
• Conflict resolution
• People management
• Ethics
• Communication
• Bylaw enforcement
• Public education
• First aid
• CPR
• People Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Valid Driver's License
• Conflict Resolution
• Scheduling

Job areas

• Security & Safety
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