Constable - Training Unit

Constable - Training Unit

The Region

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents.

Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

The Police Service

In March 2023, the City of Grande Prairie made history by establishing the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS), the first new municipal police service in Alberta since 1956. The GPPS is dedicated to creating a modern, professional, ethical, equitable, and locally accountable police service that significantly enhances public safety within our community. With a team of over 225 professionals—including police officers,





peace officers, outreach workers, social workers, nurses, and civilian staff—the GPPS is positioned to deliver comprehensive public safety services.

The Opportunity

The Grande Prairie Police Service is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated individual for the position of Constable - Training Unit. As a key member of our Training Unit, you will play an integral role in delivering essential training programs and ensuring that all police officers are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to perform their duties efficiently and safely.

The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) is a progressive and community-focused police service committed to excellence in public safety. We are seeking experienced police officers to play a key role in the establishment and growth of our new service. We are looking for individuals who can help us elevate ourselves to provide high-quality policing response to support the vibrant growing community of Grande Prairie.

Responsibilities

- Develop, implement,





and evaluate training programs for new recruits and current officers.
- Facilitate both classroom and practical training sessions in areas such as use of force, firearms, defensive tactics, and more.
- Stay up-to-date with current policing trends, legal standards, and training methodologies to ensure relevant and effective instruction.
- Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulations.
- Conduct performance assessments and provide feedback to ensure new recruits and officers meet department standards.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to new recruits.

Required Qualifications

- Have been or are currently a sworn police officer with a Canadian law enforcement agency






- Have been a police officer within one year of application if they have less than five years of previous police experience; or
- Have been a police officer within two years of application if they have five or more years of previous police experience.
- Have a minimum of 18 months' continuous police service, inclusive of basic recruit training
- Instructor level courses relating to law enforcement, firearms and officer safety are considered assets

Benefits Overview

- Years of service credited for wage placement and vacation
- Participation in the Special Forces Pension Plan (SFPP), with pension transfer options available
- 4 week experienced officer training program.
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health and Wellness Account

Transitional Allowance







You will receive a generous $25,000 transitional allowance for experienced officers, ensuring a smooth and rewarding transition to our team

Wages

Rank Hourly rate Yearly

Constable 5 $ 36.95 $76,854.27

Constable 4 $ 39.69 $82,547.18

Constable 3 $ 45.16 $93,933.00

Constable 2 $ 50.63 $105,318.82

Constable 1 $ 54.74 $113,858.18

Sr. Cst I (7 yrs completed) $ 58.57 $121,828.25

Sr. Cst II (11 yrs completed) $ 59.67 $124,105.42

Closing Date

This posting will close November 30, 2024, with our third experienced officer class starting in Q1 of 2025.

To Apply

- Download the application attached to the bottom of this job advertisement.
- Once the documents are fully filled out, click, ‘Apply Now’ at the bottom right of this job posting.






- You will then be asked to upload your resume, please ensure you provide at minimum 10 years of former employment history. Follow the instructions to do so.
- Once you have uploaded your resume, you will be taken to a screen with a series of questions that need to be completed for your application to proceed.
- At the bottom of that page, after you have completed the questions, there is a button to ‘Upload Document’. You are required to upload the completed documents at time of application

Other Information

- As an experienced officer you will be required to complete several steps within the recruitment process. This will include A-PREP, an interview, a psychological evaluation, a background investigation, and potentially a polygraph test.
- The GPPS does not have a Corporal rank.






- Applicants are advised that certain costs associated with the application process are at their own expense and are not reimbursed by the Grande Prairie Police Service (ex. vision, hearing, medical clearance for APREP, driver’s abstract)
- If you have any questions about the application process, please contact [email protected]