EXPERIENCED POLICE CONSTABLE

Accountable – Professional – Transparent – Ethical – Impartial

The Woodstock Police Force is committed to providing professional, community-focused policing that enhances public safety, trust, and quality of life for all residents. Police Constables with the Woodstock Police Force play a vital role in protecting life and property, enforcing the law, and responding with integrity, fairness, and compassion to the diverse needs of the community. This position requires strong judgment, accountability, and the ability to work collaboratively with community partners, support victims and vulnerable persons, and uphold the values and standards of modern municipal policing. The addition of senior officers is critical to the ongoing realignment and coordination of policing services within our amalgamated wards.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Graduation from a recognized Canadian Police Training Academy.
The incumbent must meet departmental medical and physical standards, obtain security clearance, and qualify for appointment as a Police Officer in accordance with the New Brunswick Police Act, Regulation 91-498.
Have served a minimum of three years with an approved Canadian police agency, including the completion of basic training. Additionally, the applicant must not have been away from a sworn police officer position for more than two continuous years.
Be in good standing with a Canadian federal, provincial, municipal or First Nations police service whose training and minimum standards are equivalent to that of the WPF. Excludes: Military Police, Sheriffs, Highway Patrol, Corrections, Bylaw, CBSA, and Rail Police (CPKC Police and CN Rail)

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Communicate with individuals and groups to prevent and solve criminal activities and address various crime prevention initiatives and respond to quality of life concerns.
Solve problems related to crime causation, community concerns and issues, prevention, protection and court action.
Crisis Intervention for conflict crisis, personal crisis, man-made and natural disasters.
Document and record information on activities for analysis research, legal and court requirements.
Manage information by entering, manipulating, and analyzing information for problem solving, research and investigative purposes.
Educator/Teacher of crime prevention, security, safety, knowledge, information, and skills for individuals and groups in the community
Prepare cases and take legal action as a result of investigations, the collection of evidence, and the laying of charges pursuant to relevant legislation.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Knowledge of and compliance with relevant legislation (Federal Criminal Code, CDS Act, Evidence Act, Provincial Motor Vehicle, Liquor, Police, Mental Health)
Skills - communication (interviewing), police vehicle operation, defense and control tactics, fitness (PARE), firearms, basic computer knowledge (RPIC), radar, Breathalyzer (SL2), dispute (domestic) conflict intervention, documents (notes, reports, forms) incidents, non-complex investigations gather evidence and recognize procedures for complex/major investigations and takes appropriate step/procedures, crisis intervention.

ETHICAL STANDARDS:

Members of the Woodstock Police Force have a significant role in building and maintaining the public trust by upholding the highest ethical standards both on and off duty. Applicants to the Woodstock Police Force must be prepared to follow our core values and act professionally, respectfully, with integrity, and with compassion in accordance to the law and the New Brunswick Police Act and Regulations.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive pay with comprehensive benefits package, pension plan, free access to resources/services through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Wellness pass which includes a fitness membership at our community multiplex facility – Tim Hortons Fitness Centre
Ongoing training and professional development
Rewarding team culture with employees who take pride in working for their community

APPLY NOW!!!

To apply, please email the items listed below and instructions listed below as part of your complete application to the Town of Woodstock Human Resources Department at HR@WoodstockNB.ca

Please Include:

Cover Letter – Please indicate the earliest possible start date
Up to date resume – maximum 3 pages
Proof of graduation from certified Canadian Police Training Academy
Current contact information
Completed employment history
Education and Qualifications
Specialized Training
Proof of successful completion of the PARE testing – upon request

The Town of Woodstock is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank you for your application however, only those selected for screening will be contacted.