Community Peace Officer

1 week ago


Edson, Canada Yellowhead County Full time
Position Summary

Reporting to the Peace Officer Sergeant, the Community Peace Officer is part of the overall Protective Services Department team working to promote public safety and community standards through education and enforcement of Yellowhead County bylaws and appointed provincial acts.

Position Responsibilities
General

Provide effective patrols and investigation of all related complaints. This includes exercising reasonable discretion when determining an enforcement action.

Operate marked enforcement vehicles for patrol. Other methods of patrol include the use of OHVs and by foot.

Assist in the monitoring and physical security of county owned/controlled land and facilities.


Assist the Peace Officer Sergeant in the development of bylaws, policy, budget preparation, the monitoring of expenditures, and the administration of records.

Occasionally assist other county departments in non-enforcement tasks.


As a front-line county employee, act in a professional and ethical manner when interacting with the public, other agencies, and other county departments.

Take an active role in recommending, promoting, and engaging in safe work practices.

Attend at training courses, within the county or outside, when required.

Ensure vehicles, equipment, and office spaces are clean and operationally ready.

Bylaw Enforcement

Enforces all Yellowhead County bylaws for which the incumbent is designated.

During investigations, discuss the requirements of our bylaws with persons involved and attempt to obtain voluntary compliance.

Enforce bylaws by issuing warnings, orders, and violation tickets to correct problems.

Remedy problems when orders are not obeyed by arranging for required work to be completed.


Regarding land use enforcement, investigate issues related to unsightly premises, dangerous properties, illegal development, and decide on appropriate action to be taken.

Investigate and assist in resolving animal control complaints. This may involve the handling or capture of stray / vicious domestic animals and transport to a holding facility.

Provincial Offences Enforcement


Currently officers are appointed to enforce, in full or in part, the following provincial acts: Animal Protection Act, Dangerous Dogs Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Forests Act, Forest and Prairie Protection Act, Fuel Tax Act, Gaming Liquor and Cannabis Act, Highways Development and Protection Act, Petty Trespass Act, Provincial Offences Procedure Act, Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act, Traffic Safety Act, and Trespass to Premises Act.

Most work in regards to provincial offences is proactive enforcement of the Traffic Safety Act.
Engage in educational activities promoting traffic safety (ex. at schools and community events) and operate equipment such as mobile speed sign trailers.


Work with other federal, provincial, and municipal agencies to coordinate joint activities that promote safety in and around our communities.

Emergencies and Disasters


On short notice, assist Yellowhead County Fire Department or other providers with assistance at emergency scenes and other potentially hazardous situations.

During municipal emergencies, such as wildfires, work with the county's emergency management team providing initial and on-going support to affected communities (ex. door-to-door notification, assisting with evacuation operations, traffic control, community security).

Take part in emergency management training as well as activities such as mock evacuations.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to obtain an appointment as a Community Peace Officer Level 1 through Alberta Justice and Solicitor General

Possess, at minimum, a class 5 Alberta operator's licence or equivalent

Possess an acceptable driver's abstract

Completion of high school

Minimum age of 18 years old

Competent and of good character

No criminal record

Must be able to successfully complete an approved physical abilities evaluation: PARE, APREP, COPAT, or POPAT

Must be able to attend and complete the Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP) at the Justice and Solicitor General Training Academy in Edmonton

Above average written, verbal, and computer skills

Must be able to use an android phone for a variety of work tasks
Preferred Qualifications
Post-secondary degree or diploma of any type

Has completed CPOIP or an approved equivalent

Possess current PARE, APREP, COPAT, or POPAT test result

Possess a class 1, 2, or 3 Alberta operator's licence or equivalent


Experience and training in the enforcement of commercial vehicle weights and dimensions, transportation of dangerous goods, and CVSA inspector designation.

Experience in difficult customer service roles

Experience in law enforcement

Experience with preparing and using Municipal Government Act orders to remedy issues

Experience handling domestic animals

Experience with public speaking

Working Environment:

Position involves completing multiple demands including managing sh

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