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Peace Officer

Employer

Municipal District of Opportunity No.17

Date Posted

March 31, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Wabasca-Desmarais, AB
  • Earnings $34.61 to $44.17 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 3  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Apr 14, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Municipal District of Opportunity No.17

Languages

English

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Law enforcement investigation and interviewing

Asset languages

Cree

Work site environment

  • Community policing
  • Protective services
  • Traffic law enforcement

Work setting

Rural area

Tasks

  • Compile notes and reports from criminal investigations
  • Complete administrative duties
  • Enforce provincial and territorial laws and regulations
  • 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Registration with provincial or territorial authorities
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Type of police work

Municipal force

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Walking
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Experience

Experience an asset

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

  • Maternity and parental benefits
  • Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities
  • Transportation provided by employer
  • Travel insurance
  • Wellness program

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Peace Officer is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Police Officers (Except Commissioned)
METHODICAL

Interest in analyzing information to investigate crimes and accidents

DIRECTIVE

Interest in driving when patrolling assigned areas to maintain public safety and order; and in enforcing laws and regulations and arresting criminal suspects; may supervise and co-ordinate the work of other police officers

SOCIAL

Interest in speaking to the public when participating in crime prevention, public information and safety programs

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