Community Services Officer II

Community Services Officer II

(Permanent, Full-Time) - 1918

Open Until Filled

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier‑free recruitment for everybody every day. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization‑wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big‑city amenities with small‑town ambience.

This is Kamloops!

Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.

Looking for an exciting opportunity to gain experience and make a positive impact on your community? The City of Kamloops is seeking permanent, full‑time Community Services Officers II to join our team.

The City is currently seeking a dedicated and responsible Community Services Officer II to join our Community Services department. This multifaceted role involves regulatory enforcement, public education, custodial oversight, and engagement with Community partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to public safety while performing inspections, managing sensitive interactions, and maintaining high standards in both field and custodial environments.

If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to serve your community with integrity, we encourage you to apply!

We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big‑city amenities with small‑town ambience. We have world class, hiking and biking trails, ski resorts, green spaces, and facilities to fit whatever your passions are!

We are nestled in the interior of British Columbia a few hours away from the Okanagan lakes and the Vancouver coastline. This is Kamloops!

• 1. Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
• 2. Completion of two years post‑secondary education in one of the following (or a combination of the following):
• Police and Justice
• Criminology
• Law Enforcement Studies
• Corrections & Youth Justice
• Human Service Worker Studies
• OR Completion of British Columbia Auxiliary/Reserve Constable training program or police officer training or equivalent.
• OR Completion of the Justice Institute Level I and II Enforcement Certificates or equivalent.
• 3. Minimum of eighteen months’ previous work experience in the enforcement of municipal bylaws and regulations.
• 4. Minimum six months’ previous work experience as a custodial guard in policing, corrections, as a sheriff or equivalent.
• 5. Valid Occupational Level 1 First Aid Certificate.
• 6. Valid BC Driver’s Licence Class 5.
• 7. Ability to obtain WHMIS certification.
• 8. Ability to obtain a valid Canadian non‑restricted and restricted Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL).
• 9. Proficient in basic Word and basic Excel, as demonstrated through testing. (70% pass rate required).
• 10. Ability to obtain and maintain RCMP Reliability Security Clearance. If you are unable to obtain or maintain an RCMP Reliability Security Clearance, your employment with the City will be terminated. To be considered for an RCMP Reliability Security Clearance, applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Resident Status in Canada.
  
  Note:
  
  individuals with Permanent Resident Status must have resided (physically present) in Canada for the last five (5) consecutive years.
• 11. Physical abilities requirement, as demonstrated through testing.