Reporting to the Community Safety Manager, the Community Safety Officer (CSO) is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day safety of citizens, and for providing a professional, visible and proactive point of contact for citizens. Responsible for developing and maintaining trust and positive relationships with citizens, partners and stakeholders, the CSO will also act as a referral agent and point of contact for external partners and stakeholders. Maintains safe and secure workplace for SFN Citizens, Community Members and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel. The position is responsible for proactive involvement for citizens within the Selkirk First Nation traditional territory, public presentations, and responding to minor incidents to provide support and intervention.

Education/Experience

- Grade 12, Graduation Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent.
- Coursework in conflict resolution, diffusing difficult situations or similar (asset).
- Experience working in a First Nation community.




- Knowledge of Aboriginal Peoples history with formal justice, residential and child welfare systems and familiarity with Selkirk First Nation history, culture, goals and aspirations.
- Effective conflict resolution, counselling and mediation skills.
- Experience completing progress or incident reports and working knowledge of case management.

Conditions of Employment

- Physical capacity to perform the duties necessary of Security Officers in the environment and conditions of the SFN traditional territory
- Possession and maintenance of a Class 5 Driver’s license & acceptable driver’s abstract

SFN HR thanks all applicants, but only those selected to advance will be contacted.

Preference to SFN Citizens

Selkirk First Nation employment opportunities are posted on notice boards at the SFN office and Selkirk Centre, as well as online through the following websites:

📌 Community Safety Officer (Canada)
🏢 Selkirk First Nation
📍 Canada