PROSE Officer - Internal

Job Posting: PROSE Officer                      Position Type: Internal

Opening Date: January 7, 2026                  Closing Date: January 21, 2026

We invite online applications from our sworn members for a position as a Police Resource Outreach Supporting Education (PROSE) Officer effective April 6th, 2026.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The intent of the role of the PROSE program within the GEDSB, will focus on community building with the purpose of building relationships between students, schools and police. Under the direction of the NCO i/c Community Safety and Crime Prevention, the officer will facilitate opportunities for education and promotion of proactive strategies focused on creating and sustaining safe, welcoming, and cooperative school climates. They will ensure constant collaboration with school staff through the lens of human rights and equity.

Additionally, the officer should be a positive influence within the school and facilitate a positive community partnership within the educational sector.

The officer shall, in the performance of duties, respect and protect human dignity and maintain and uphold the human rights of all persons.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver classroom presentations in partnership with teachers


• Deliver presentations to staff, parents/caregivers on a variety of topics of interest to these groups


• Be present and participate in school events such as track meets, assemblies, school performances, refereeing intramurals, presenting awards at monthly assemblies, open houses, involvement in games clubs, music, and drama clubs


• Conduct informal drop-ins during break times to interact with students in a community-building capacity


• Participate in/help lead community support drives such as a canned food drives, winter clothing drives, back-to-school supplies drives


• Become involved in mentoring programs where appropriate.


• Be available to assist in the organization and arrangement of events (i.e., Police Week) and represent the Service at public forums and displays. 


• Carry out duties in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Police Services Act, R.S.O. and other lawful assignments


• Be accountable to supervision


• Perform such other duties as are lawfully assigned

NOTE: The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed under the position title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Knowledge 

• A thorough understanding and good working knowledge of criminal investigative procedures and the Youth Criminal Justice Act


• A thorough understanding and good working knowledge of the organizational structure, Routine Orders, Policy and Procedures, practices within the Service, and human resources issues


• Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, Policy & Procedures, C.A.L.E.A. and the Adequacy Standards Regulation as it pertains to duties performed


• Thorough understanding of PROSETM (developed in collaboration with Grand Erie staff, the Brantford Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police in Brant County, Norfolk County and Haldimand County, with a focus on co-developed and co-delivered modules aligned with Ontario curriculum expectations.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Able to deliver presentations in a clear and concise manner


• Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills


• Computer literate in CAD, RMS, Niche, presentations and Microsoft Word and PowerPoint


• Must be capable of handling multi-tasks, produce work under strict and definitive deadlines

Abilities

• Ability to exercise good judgment and make good decisions


• Ability to work as a team member


• Be creative in problem solving and a solution oriented individual


• Ability to prepare lesson plans and present lessons and lectures


• Ability to observe, retain and prepare clear, concise and accurate reports and operate general office equipment


• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of comprehension and to handle the public with courtesy and authority with particular emphasis on effective interaction with youth


• Must be capable of handling multi-tasks, produce work under strict and definitive deadlines


• Proven ability to work productively without supervision


• All other qualifications the position justifies

Interested applicants are invited to complete an Internal Position Application Form and submit it electronically no later than Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00 pm.

Please click on the link below to upload the application with your resume/cover letter:

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Personal information submitted will be used only for the purposes of this competition in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.  We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.  If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.