Job opportunity
Community Policing Services Coordinator
Coquitlam
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningfulcareer opportunities to make a difference within the local community. Asthe sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Ourdiverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow throughinnovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, andstate-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing ourresources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant,growing regional urban centre.Weenvision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What WeAre Looking For
The City of Coquitlam is currently recruiting for a temporary full-time CommunityPolicing Services Coordinator to join our Community Policing team.This position is responsible for theorganization, direction and coordination of volunteer community policingservices and crime prevention programs, and for overseeing the work of crimeprevention staff and volunteers. Duties also include recruiting, interviewing,selecting, scheduling and motivating a large groups of volunteers, promotingcrime prevention programs and services, presenting workshops and trainingsessions and identifying the need for and implementing crime preventionprograms and activities.The incumbentwill also prepare reports, draft grant proposals, monitor expenditures andliaise with a wide variety of community groups.
MinimumQualifications
Requirementsinclude grade 12 and courses related to the work, plus sound related workexperience or an equivalent combination of training and experience, a validDriver's License for the Province of British Columbia, a St. John’s First AidCertificate and the ability to obtain and maintain a RCMP ReliabilityClearance.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge ofcommunity police and crime prevention objectives, principles, services andprograms, such as Block Watch, Speed Watch, Citizen Crime, be able to work withand train a large group of volunteers, the ability to implement and coordinatevolunteer crime prevention programs and services as well as the monitoring andtracking of expenses.A d iploma or degree in social sciences,criminology or a related field, plus extensive experience working withvolunteers, as well as experience working in a policing environment ispreferred.
What We Offer:
T his CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $38.63 - $45.47 (2026 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factorsincluding qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse teamdedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in varietyof learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is anopportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. The Cityoffers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including theability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlamis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As anorganization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment tosupport our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity,diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of theseprinciples, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you requireadditional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team forconfidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
The successfulcandidate must be able to obtain and maintain Enhanced Reliability Status as acondition of employment, in accordance with the Government of Canada’sDirective on Security Screening. Applicants must provide a complete andverifiable five (5) year history, including residences, employment, education,and other activities,with no unexplained gaps. Periods of six (6)consecutive months or more spent outside Canada must be disclosed and mayrequire additional verification. Screening may include identity verification,criminal record checks, reference checks, credit check and other backgroundinquiries relevant to the position.
Good people make Coquitlam great, sign up for career alerts through ourrecruitment portal to stay up to date about opportunities within our team, orfollow us on LinkedIn to learn more abouthow #YouCouldWorkHere too!
We thank allapplicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.
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Apply on source site About You / What WeAre Looking For
The City of Coquitlam is currently recruiting for a temporary full-time CommunityPolicing Services Coordinator to join our Community Policing team.This position is responsible for theorganization, direction and coordination of volunteer community policingservices and crime prevention programs, and for overseeing the work of crimeprevention staff and volunteers. Duties also include recruiting, interviewing,selecting, scheduling and motivating a large groups of volunteers, promotingcrime prevention programs and services, presenting workshops and trainingsessions and identifying the need for and implementing crime preventionprograms and activities.The incumbentwill also prepare reports, draft grant proposals, monitor expenditures andliaise with a wide variety of community groups.
MinimumQualifications
Requirementsinclude grade 12 and courses related to the work, plus sound related workexperience or an equivalent combination of training and experience, a validDriver's License for the Province of British Columbia, a St. John’s First AidCertificate and the ability to obtain and maintain a RCMP ReliabilityClearance.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge ofcommunity police and crime prevention objectives, principles, services andprograms, such as Block Watch, Speed Watch, Citizen Crime, be able to work withand train a large group of volunteers, the ability to implement and coordinatevolunteer crime prevention programs and services as well as the monitoring andtracking of expenses.A d iploma or degree in social sciences,criminology or a related field, plus extensive experience working withvolunteers, as well as experience working in a policing environment ispreferred.
What We Offer:
T his CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $38.63 - $45.47 (2026 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factorsincluding qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse teamdedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in varietyof learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is anopportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. The Cityoffers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including theability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlamis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As anorganization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment tosupport our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity,diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of theseprinciples, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you requireadditional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team forconfidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
The successfulcandidate must be able to obtain and maintain Enhanced Reliability Status as acondition of employment, in accordance with the Government of Canada’sDirective on Security Screening. Applicants must provide a complete andverifiable five (5) year history, including residences, employment, education,and other activities,with no unexplained gaps. Periods of six (6)consecutive months or more spent outside Canada must be disclosed and mayrequire additional verification. Screening may include identity verification,criminal record checks, reference checks, credit check and other backgroundinquiries relevant to the position.
Good people make Coquitlam great, sign up for career alerts through ourrecruitment portal to stay up to date about opportunities within our team, orfollow us on LinkedIn to learn more abouthow #YouCouldWorkHere too!
We thank allapplicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.
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