City of Canning

Community Safety Officer

WINNERS OF THE WA RANGERS ASSOCIATION'S 2021 RANGER TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARD!

Looking for a career that makes a difference and gets you out in the field? Help us make Canning a safe, welcoming and thriving city. Permanent and Fixed-Term opportunities available!

What do Community Safety Officers do?

In an effort to provide peace of mind to residents, our Community Safety Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week to:

• Conduct community patrols in clearly marked vehicles
• Observe, monitor and report suspicious behaviours to Police
• Patrol 'hot-spot' areas to deter anti-social or criminal behaviour
• Provide a holiday watch patrol service for resident's properties while they are away
• Provide advice and information on community safety and security
• Detect and report graffiti and vandalism
• Enforce relevant legislation and local laws applicable to the control of animals, parking, litter, abandoned vehicles and off-road vehicles.

Who we’re looking for:

• Experience as a Ranger or Community Safety Officer will be highly regarded
• Certificate II in Security Operations and valid Security Officer license
• Regulatory Officer Compliance Skills (ROCS) 1 & 2 (formerly Ranger Municipal Law A & B)
• Valid Provide First Aid Certificate
• Valid Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain
• Valid Class C Driver's licence
• Satisfactory National Police Certificate (within 6 months validity)
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and ability to de-escalate situations and resolve conflict
• Flexibility to work on a roster consisting of 12-hour shifts over a 7 day period, spanning a 24 hour roster

Why apply for this role?

• Permanent and fixed-term opportunities (1-5 years) available
• Full-time hours (up to 12 hour shifts over a 7 day period, spanning a 24 hour roster)
• $83,865 - $91,397.46 per annum + super + penalty rates when rostered on public holidays
• 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
• We also match superannuation contributions
• Genuine commitment to learning and development opportunities
• Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Complimentary membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes(gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of over 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred).  You may also contact Reuben Thom 0409 328 761 for a confidential discussion.  Visit our website www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs for more information about the role.

Applications will reviewed and ongoing and as-needed basis. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early. Previous applicants need not apply.