Community Peace Officer

8 hours ago

Medicine Hat Alberta TA E Canada City of Medicine Hat Full time

Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Community Peace Officer

Temporary, Casual, On Site

The City of Medicine Hat is committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and engaging workplace where every employee can thrive. As our employees are our greatest asset, we strive to create an environment that ensures their experience is both rewarding and fulfilling. Through a focus on collaboration, innovation, and support, we aim to empower our team members to achieve their best while contributing to the success of our community.

Reporting to the Supervisor – Bylaw, the Community Peace Officer plays a key role in promoting compliance with municipal bylaws, provincial acts, and legislation through education and enforcement. This position is responsible for responding to citizen inquiries, conducting patrols, and investigating complaints to ensure adherence to applicable regulations. Duties include administering enforcement actions, issuing penalties to individuals or businesses when required, and preparing documentation for court proceedings. This position requires flexibility to work part‑time, sporadic hours, averaging approximately 10 hours per week. A primary focus of this role is fostering public awareness and understanding of bylaws and statutes to encourage voluntary compliance and community safety.

Your key responsibilities

  • Enforce municipal bylaws and provincial legislation
  • Conduct safe and efficient road patrols.
  • Receive and investigate public complaints and take action to achieve compliance.
  • Compile evidence and documentation for presentation to court in an accurate, professional and unbiased manner.
  • Serve documentation on persons who are charged with offences and witnesses of court.

What you bring

  • Strong animal apprehension handling skills.
  • Knowledge of Medicine Hat bylaws, Alberta Traffic Safety Act, and Regulations and Provincial Statutes.
  • Knowledge of the court system, including documentation, presentation, and testimony. As well as exhibiting high degree of professionalism.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as planning and organizational skills.

Qualifications

  • Successful completion of a two (2) year diploma in Public Security or Police Program or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution.
  • Must satisfactorily complete MHPS Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance.
  • Currently Community Peace Officer I appointment, or the ability to obtain such an appointment from the Solicitor General and Public Security Ministry, Public Security Division.
  • Possess and maintain an Alberta Class 5 operator's license with acceptable driving record, first aid, WHMIS, and CPR certificates.
  • Recent PARE physical standards test with acceptable time limit.

This position has been identified as Safety Sensitive and requires the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, which includes testing for cannabis use.

Why join us?

  • Collaborative team: Join dedicated professionals committed to excellence and positive change.
  • Career development: Benefit from training, development, and advancement opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation: Starting at $38.38/hour.

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