The Crime Prevention / Community Programs Coordinator will be responsible for working within established guidelines to lead, direct, develop, promote, coordinate and evaluate detachment wide crime prevention programs and services related to community safety. This position will be responsive to the operational needs of the detachment.

Under the direction of the Detachment Commander and Municipal Operations Manager, the Community Engagement Coordinator position leads, develops, promotes, evaluates and coordinates crime prevention and community safety programming within Cranbrook RCMP detachment. The incumbent coordinates the RCMP volunteer program, including recruitment, direction and training volunteers. The position provides education and information to a variety of community partners and the general public on community policing, RCMP programs and public safety. The position regularly engages with community partners to identify crime trends and community issues and works with the Enhanced Response Unit and other RCMP positions to identify and implement programs and initiatives to improve public safety. Additionally, the position supports with external communication, including preparing newsletters and public communications for review by the Detachment Commander or delegate.
Considerable independent judgement and action are exercised in directing these activities and the incumbent must function effectively under conditions of conflict.

POSTING TYPE: Internal & External
POSITION TYPE: Part-time, Term, 1 year
HOURS OF WORK : 14-hours per week, as per schedule

DEPARTMENT: RCMP





HOURLY RATE $42.89 to 44.70 per hour, Pay Grade 9 – Schedule “A” Inside Employees

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION

Grade 12 Diploma or GED

Diploma in Police Studies, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Volunteer Management or a related field; OR 5 years of related experience

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

Valid Class five (5) BC Driver’s License

Must maintain ability to drive a City vehicle, per fleet policy

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Two (2) years related experience in a police, legal or judicial office

Minimum One (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience

Extensive knowledge of RCMP programs and services

SPECIFIC SKILLS

Excellent Public Relations and interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Sound knowledge of RCMP programs and services

Good organizational and time management skills

Strong leadership skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Considerable knowledge and demonstrated skill using PRIME, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook applications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to obtain and maintain Enhanced RCMP Security Clearance

Ability to work in a confidential setting





Comfortable with public speaking

Ability to manage conflict tactfully

Sound judgement

Ability to work with minimal supervision

High degree of initiative

Knowledge of Privacy Act regulations relating to disclosure of protected information

Familiarity with RCMP terminology, methods, techniques and practices relating to records and information management systems

Knowledge of Criminal Code, Motor Vehicle Act, related provincial and federal acts and non-criminal / civil issues

Considerable knowledge of methods and practices used in supervising, motivating and assessing volunteers and staff and in directing contractors

Considerable knowledge of the services available through community agencies and the needs of various organizations, businesses and individuals

Ability to coordinate, direct and evaluate the effectiveness of a variety of community policing services and programs

Ability to present ideas effectively orally and in writing, to promote program activities and to make presentations

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Ability to drive to off-site meetings and special events

Core hours will be Monday to Friday during business hours. Ability to work, as required, outside of regular business hours (including evening and weekends) to attend community events and deliver programming and initiatives within the Community Engagement Coordinator portfolio

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📌 RCMP Community Engagement (British Columbia)
🏢 The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook
📍 British Columbia