Municipal Enforcement Officer

**The Opportunity**:
The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for a Municipal Enforcement Officer - Enhanced Authorities to fill a full-time, 12-month term position. The Enforcement Officer will perform duties related to Municipal Bylaws, Provincial Statutes and enhanced authorities of the Criminal Code when the crime is “not in progress”. Those offences include:

- Theft Under $5000.00, and
- Mischief Under $5000.00

Conduct investigations, evidence seizure and exhibit handling, including the required follow up and enforcement relative to the file’s conclusion. These functions are relative to the enforcement of Bylaws, Provincial Statutes and Criminal Code Authorities.

Participate in crime prevention, education, and awareness programs within the City of Red Deer public spaces. Municipal Enforcement Officers are responsible for service of legal documents, court attendance, assisting police officers in picking up and returning of stolen and/or lost and found property. They are also responsible for conducting proactive patrols of the City of Red Deer Park and Transit systems.
- Grade 12 (or GED) diploma
- 2-year College Diploma in Law Enforcement, Conservation Enforcement, Criminology or graduation from a recognized police academy
- Preference given to those with a bachelor’s degree in related fields.
- Community Peace Officer - Level 1
- Three (3) years as a Community Peace Officer Level 1, provincial regulatory investigator, or Canadian police officer
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Other Requirements:

- Maintain CPO Appointment during the period of employment.
- Must have a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license
- Must successfully complete the P.A.R.E. physical testing within the prescribed time (4:45) and be valid at time of employment.
- Ability to successfully complete the Government of Alberta Solicitor General Community Peace Officer / RCMP Enhanced Authorities Criminal Code course.
- Enhanced Authorities CPOs must successfully complete RCMP courses including PROS and CPIC
- Completion of Emergency First-aid, CPR and WHMIS certification.
- Must be able to qualify as a Community Peace Officer, and successfully complete special training in the use of defensive tools (Oleoresin Capsicum spray and expandable batons).
- Able to successfully complete defensive driving training.
- Must maintain a high level of physical fitness to perform the duties of the role such as (but not limited to) extended foot and bike patrols.
- Must be able to walk in difficult, hazardous terrain to attend urban encampments
- Must complete the Law Enforcement Bike Course
- Must obtain a Commissioner of Oaths appointment
- Must obtain and maintain knowledge of police communications protocol
- Must become proficient with Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, Excel
- Must become proficient with the Roads/Moves program
- Must have a good working knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada, the Charter of Rights and the Rules of Evidence
- Must pass a course related to speed measuring equipment, e.g., the use of lidar and radar
- Must pass a decibel measuring equipment course for enforcement of City of Red Deer Noise Bylaw
- Must complete a large number of mandatory RCMP on-line learning courses
- Must maintain a good driving record with limited demerit points
- Must abide by the Solicitor General Policy and Procedures Manual
- Must abide by The City of Red Deer Peace Officer Policy and Procedures Manual
- Must work as an Essential Service Employee - exposure to high-risk situations not typically encountered by other CoRD employees (e.g., primary enforcement officers of provincial health regulations during Covid, dealing with unhoused who may present as uncooperative and/or potentially respond aggressively).

**Affiliation**:
The Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

**Remuneration**:
$46.48 to $48.93 per hour.

**Hours of Work**:
75 hours biweekly; Shift work, hours of work will be irregular including nights, weekends, and holiday shifts. 7-days per week with routine shifts varying from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.

**Additional Information**:
The term of this position is anticipated to be 12 months.
- **Must meet minimum criteria required to obtain an appointment as Community Peace Officer Level 1 through Alberta Justice and Solicitor General Department -**please clearly indicate it in your resume if you are already at a CPO Level 1**.**

***Must successfully pass a stringent RCMP Security Clearance before commencing employment. If you currently have the required clearance, please indicate it clearly in your resume.