Community Safety Officer

Looking for a career that makes a difference? Are you, after a job that is a hybrid of a Ranger and a Security Officer? If this interests you, then help us make Canning a safe, welcoming and thriving city. Permanent and Fixed-Term opportunities available!

What is in it for you?

- Full time permanent and fixed-term opportunities available
- Lifestyle friendly roster – 12-hour days working 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off
- $90,708.38 - $98,855.49 per annum + super + penalty rates when rostered on public holidays
- 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading – extra money for your holidays
- Superannuation contribution matching up to 4%
- Free membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplex’s (gym, aquatics, sauna, and group fitness)
- Genuine commitment to learning and development opportunities
- Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skin checks and other well-being events
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support

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 the Police
- Patrol 'hot-spot' areas to deter anti-social or criminal behaviour
- Provide a holiday watch patrol service for residents' 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. This includes but is not limited to:
- Issuing Infringements and Written Warnings
- Handling animals
- Impounding Vehicles and Goods

Who we’re looking for:

- Experience as a Ranger or Community Safety Officer will be highly regarded




- Certificate II in Security Operations and a 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 license
- 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

For a closer look at the role please refer to the Position Description attached to the vacancy in our recruitment portal. 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 around 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:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact Barry Heynes on [1300 422 664](tel:1300 422 664) for a confidential discussion.

Applications are open until 5 pm, Saturday 5 December 2026. Please note that we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates and close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

The City of Canning is a child safe organisation and reserves the right to request the relevant working with children qualification from prospective candidates where required.

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