Animal Control Peace Officer

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada City Of Edmonton Full time
Job Description - Animal Control Peace Officer (51176)

Job Number

51176

Can you effectively blend compassion, confidence, and knowledge?
Are you ready to serve Edmonton's rich diversity?

Serving the public is not merely about enforcing regulations; it's about embracing the honor and responsibility of making a positive impact in the City of Edmonton. As a proud public servant, you become a steward of leadership, contributing to a more inclusive, respectful, and service-oriented environment.

Edmonton's Animal Control Peace Officers facilitate responsible pet ownership through community engagement, ensuring pets positively contribute to the overall well-being of the city.

Utilizing their law enforcement expertise, these officers establish community relationships, navigate difficult situations, and champion animal welfare. Their dedication to public safety, animal well-being, and community education makes this a fulfilling career path.

Responsibilities

- Respond to officer-initiated and publicly reported incidents using sound judgment and decision-making
- Conduct detailed investigations of alleged Municipal bylaw and Provincial Regulation violations
- Apply law enforcement practices appropriately and respectfully under minimal supervision
- Prepare reports and correspondence as required
- Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholder agencies
- Work in physically demanding and sometimes dangerous environments
- Handling and care of a broad range of domestic animals and wildlife
- Proactively patrol City parks and public spaces to ensure responsible pet ownership
- Other duties as required

Qualifications

- Completion of a recognized Diploma related to Police Studies, Security, Criminology or a related field with a minimum 3 years of strong customer service experience and a minimum 1 year of diverse law enforcement including security, bylaw enforcement, provincial law enforcement or a related area experience is required; Or
- Completion of Grade 12 and a minimum of 5 years of enforcement experience in a recognized law enforcement environment; or
- Must have been a serving Police Officer in Canada within the last 5 years, or employed as a Peace Officer level I within Alberta for at least 2 years

Assets

- Strategic De-escalation program
- Experience working or volunteering in your community or with racialized people and other equity seeking groups
- Knowledge of another language
- Knowledge of or training in harm reduction, anti-racism, Indigenous awareness and GBA+
- Experience in Animal handling

Skills required for success

- Professional knowledge of the Community Peace Officer Program, provincial requirements and standards
- Knowledge of City of Edmonton policies, procedures, and law
- Knowledge of operational and tactical planning
- Knowledge and experience working with diverse communities
- Demonstrated understanding of racism and discrimination as it pertains to law enforcement, and how bias can influence behaviour and decisions
- Knowledge and practical application of conflict resolution skills; analytical and problem solving skills
- Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
- Knowledge and practical application of dealing with difficult persons; strong analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must possess strong presentation and public speaking skills
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
- Excellent team player with the ability to contribute to a high performing team
- A proven ability to work well within a unionized workforce

Conditions of employment

- Must possess or be able to obtain the Provincial Community Peace Officer I designation with completion of the Community Peace Officer Induction Program - CPOIP, as well as the Municipal Bylaw Officer appointment
- Must be able to obtain or have successfully completed the Physical Abilities Readiness Evaluation (P.A.R.E.) prior to employment
- Intermediate First Aid CPR-C and AED certifications prior to employment
- Hire is dependent upon a Police Information check including the vulnerable sector satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
- Applicants may be tested

Work Environment

- Ability to work in physically demanding and sometimes dangerous environments
- Must be able to work independently on confidential and complex issues
- Ability to work outdoors under various weather and environmental conditions
- Evening and weekend availability is required
- On-call services provided after business hours is required

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca . Learn more about our benefits.

1 Permanent Full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, evening and weekend availability is required

Salary: $37.181 - $42.587 (Hourly); $77,633.930 - $88,921.660 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: PC/SG

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Posting Date

Closing Date

Jan 13, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MST)

Number of Openings (up to)

1 - Permanent Full-time

Union : CUPE Local 30

Department

Community Standards and Neighbourhoods

Work Location(s)

Animal Care and Control Centre, 13550 - 163 Street Edmonton T5V 0B2

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