Are you looking for a rewarding career? We are now hiring up to eight more individuals for our Community Safety Team.
Dressed in bright yellow with ‘Safety Officer’ on their backs, you may have seen them on and around the Winnipeg Transit system.
We’re looking for compassionate individuals who want to help people, support public safety, and make a difference in their city.
About the job
Community Safety Officers are sworn Manitoba Peace Officers and City of Winnipeg Special Constables. They work closely with Winnipeg Transit, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, and Winnipeg Police Service.
Their primary focus is on public peacekeeping and social intervention. They use a caring, trauma-informed approach to help people who are experiencing homelessness, addictions, and mental health issues.
In their first two years of service, they’ve:
- Conducted over 10,000 wellbeing checks
- Provided hundreds of safe rides to vulnerable residents
- Intervened in thousands of disturbances
They’ve also saved more than 40 lives by using their advanced first-aid skills.
What it takes
This role is a good fit for people who stay calm under pressure, treat others with respect, and want to serve their community.
We’re looking for people who can:
- Communicate clearly
- Work well with others
- Make sound decisions
- Handle complex situations
- Build trust with the public
- Balance safety and compassion
This job requires post-secondary education in social work, crisis intervention, sociology, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and education.
View the job posting for a full list of qualifications.
How to apply
If you think this job might be the right fit for you, carefully read the job posting to see if you meet the qualifications.
We are accepting applications until Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Ready to apply? Be sure to read our 10 tips & tricks for landing a job at the City of Winnipeg or listen to Todd from Talent Acquisition’s Our City, Our Podcast episode for more insider tips.