EEPF Operational - Patrol Officer
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description Position: Patrol Officer
Schedule: 14/14 Fly-in Fly-out Work Schedule
Work Location: Whapmagoostui
Department: Eeyou Eenou Police Force (EEPF)
Report to: Lieutenant
Salary Grade: TBD
Status: Permanent
Job Code: EEPF18
Core Functions The Patrol Officer has the responsibility and authority to enforce laws, regulations and Council Bylaws. The incumbent maintains order and public security, and conducts interventions in respect of a broad range of safety issues including matters such as incidents and domestic violence, sexual abuse, traffic violations, vehicular accidents, vandalism, thefts, etc. The Patrol Officer actively participates in the reduction or elimination of crimes that occur within the territory limits of the assigned police station.
Functional Responsibilities
- Patrol assigned areas to maintain public safety and order and to enforce laws and regulations.
- Investigate crimes and accidents, secure evidence, interview witnesses, compile notes and reports and provide testimony in courts of law.
- Arrest criminal suspects.
- Provide emergency assistance to victims of accident, crimes and natural disasters.
- Participate in crime prevention, public information and safety programs.
Other Responsibilities
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications Education
- Diploma from the École Nationale de Police du Québec or an equivalent.
Experience
- Experience in a Cree Community is a strong asset.
Language
- Fluencyin Cree, French, English (2 out of 3).
Knowledge And Abilities
- Demonstrate clear leadership capabilities and set the example for others.
- Ability to conduct himself/herself with a high degree of professionalism and to adhere to the code of ethics established for this purpose.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to demonstrate good judgment, discretion, flexibility, initiative, tactfulness and honesty.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work at an executive level with little or no supervision.
Additional Requirements
- Typical office setting with no unusual demands.
- Must agree to undergo a background check.
- Willingness to travel occasionally.
- Hold a valid driver’s license for motor vehicles (class 5) and be eligible to obtain a driver's licence for an emergency vehicle.
- Meet the following vision standards: 20/40 in the better eye, corrected to 20/20 and 20/100 in the other eye, corrected to 20/30.
- Be in very good physical shape.
The Cree Nation Government may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned requirements if a suitable candidate who is a JBNQA beneficiary accepts to follow a training plan determined by the Cree Nation Government as a condition of employment.
About Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government
The Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) represents the approximately 20,000 Crees of Eeyou Istchee. The Cree Nation Government exercises governmental and administrative functions on behalf of the Cree Nation. Both have identical membership, board of directors, governing structures and are managed and operated as one.
The Cree Nation Head Office is located in the community of Nemaska, although there are also satellite offices in other communities and Montreal. The two offices of the Embassy of the Cree Nation, located in Ottawa and Quebec City, are instrumental in upholding the Cree Nation’s relations with the federal and provincial governments and providing technical support to its 10 departments.
As a Nation, we stand to protect our human rights including treaty rights and to promote our economic interests, while working to strengthen our political and cultural ties with Quebec, Canada, other First Nations as well as maintaining international relations.
EEPF Operational - Patrol Officer
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description Position: Patrol Officer
Schedule: 14/14 Fly-in Fly-out Work Schedule
Work Location: Whapmagoostui
Department: Eeyou Eenou Police Force (EEPF)
Report to: Lieutenant
Salary Grade: TBD
Status: Permanent
Job Code: EEPF18
Core Functions The Patrol Officer has the responsibility and authority to enforce laws, regulations and Council Bylaws. The incumbent maintains order and public security, and conducts interventions in respect of a broad range of safety issues including matters such as incidents and domestic violence, sexual abuse, traffic violations, vehicular accidents, vandalism, thefts, etc. The Patrol Officer actively participates in the reduction or elimination of crimes that occur within the territory limits of the assigned police station.
Functional Responsibilities
- Patrol assigned areas to maintain public safety and order and to enforce laws and regulations.
- Investigate crimes and accidents, secure evidence, interview witnesses, compile notes and reports and provide testimony in courts of law.
- Arrest criminal suspects.
- Provide emergency assistance to victims of accident, crimes and natural disasters.
- Participate in crime prevention, public information and safety programs.
Other Responsibilities
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications Education
- Diploma from the École Nationale de Police du Québec or an equivalent.
Experience
- Experience in a Cree Community is a strong asset.
Language
- Fluencyin Cree, French, English (2 out of 3).
Knowledge And Abilities
- Demonstrate clear leadership capabilities and set the example for others.
- Ability to conduct himself/herself with a high degree of professionalism and to adhere to the code of ethics established for this purpose.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to demonstrate good judgment, discretion, flexibility, initiative, tactfulness and honesty.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work at an executive level with little or no supervision.
Additional Requirements
- Typical office setting with no unusual demands.
- Must agree to undergo a background check.
- Willingness to travel occasionally.
- Hold a valid driver’s license for motor vehicles (class 5) and be eligible to obtain a driver's licence for an emergency vehicle.
- Meet the following vision standards: 20/40 in the better eye, corrected to 20/20 and 20/100 in the other eye, corrected to 20/30.
- Be in very good physical shape.
The Cree Nation Government may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned requirements if a suitable candidate who is a JBNQA beneficiary accepts to follow a training plan determined by the Cree Nation Government as a condition of employment.
About Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government
The Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) represents the approximately 20,000 Crees of Eeyou Istchee. The Cree Nation Government exercises governmental and administrative functions on behalf of the Cree Nation. Both have identical membership, board of directors, governing structures and are managed and operated as one.
The Cree Nation Head Office is located in the community of Nemaska, although there are also satellite offices in other communities and Montreal. The two offices of the Embassy of the Cree Nation, located in Ottawa and Quebec City, are instrumental in upholding the Cree Nation’s relations with the federal and provincial governments and providing technical support to its 10 departments.
As a Nation, we stand to protect our human rights including treaty rights and to promote our economic interests, while working to strengthen our political and cultural ties with Quebec, Canada, other First Nations as well as maintaining international relations.