Aboriginal Resource Officer Job Description Samples

Aboriginal Resource Officer Job Description Sample 1:

Job Setting: Police Service

This position focuses on the aboriginal community’s interests and concerns within the justice system.

Duties:
Provides culturally appropriate information, support and referrals to aboriginal victims of crime and their families. Assists with the development and delivery of programs and initiatives to meet the needs of aboriginal victims of crime, their families, and offenders. Participates in activities and meets with aboriginal groups and community agencies, to provide liaison and encourage communication between these groups and agencies and the Police Service. Assists with the identification, recruitment and training of aboriginal volunteer support workers. Consults with police officers and provides advice and assistance with cases involving aboriginal people. Acts as liaison with school resource officers and school staff regarding police-related matters.

Qualifications:
Graduation from a recognized two-year, post-secondary program in social sciences or a related field. Three years social service experience in the aboriginal community addressing related issues. Possession of a valid provincial Class 5 drivers license. Knowledge of an aboriginal language is an asset. Considerable knowledge of urban aboriginal culture. Knowledge of victim issues, community resource agencies, the criminal justice system and the restorative justice process. Ability to pass the Provincial Police Service security clearance process.