Patroller

NATURE OF THE WORK

Under the authority of the Sergeant, he patrols the city's territory, responds to calls on the road and enforces municipal regulations, including parking rules. He applies the various directives of the department in accordance with the mandate of the Public Security Department.

EXAMPLES OF TASKS PERFORMED

Operations

• Patrols residential, commercial, industrial areas and pays particular attention to patrol targets as determined by the Lieutenant;
• Enforces municipal regulations, including parking regulation;
• Provides assistance to school crossing attendants;
• Checks municipal permits such as parking, gardening and snow removal;
• Writes detailed violation reports and event reports;
• Performs various administrative tasks for the Town such as mail delivery;
• Enforces regulations or laws under the jurisdiction of Public Security;
• Responds to citizen’s questions and complaints;
• Catches and-or releases animals and provides animal control;
• Reports any discrepancies of interest to the appropriate City departments;
• Responds to alarms in public or private buildings as part of the services provided to the population by Public Security;
• Monitors municipal buildings, parks and infrastructure;
• Ensures the safety of the children at the entrance and exit of the classes;
• Checks residences enrolled in the monitoring program;
• Provides a reassuring presence to merchants during business closures;
• Conducts foot patrols in targeted locations;
• Directs traffic as needed;
• Assists the police, fire and emergency health services;
• Participates in town prevention programs and events;
• Testifies in Municipal Court under subpoena;
• Responds to requests for special monitoring;
• Checks the installation of child car seats;
• Enters relevant data into the department's databases;
• Carries out verifications, investigations and follow-ups of files under its jurisdiction;
• Performs any other duties as requested by a superior.

Equipment and maintenance

• Performs equipment checks (vehicles, radio, etc.) at the beginning and end of the shift;
• Ensures the cleanliness and proper functioning of its equipment.

Complaint management

• Responds to calls from citizens;
• Follows up on files (investigations, feedback to citizens, etc.).

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

The person selected must meet the following conditions:

• Hold a high school diploma (DES) or equivalent
• Hold a valid class 4A (emergency) driver’s license.
• Possess one (1) year to less than two (2) years of experience in a job that allows the incumbent to become familiar with the field of employment.

QUALITIES

• French and English*, spoken and written.
• Radio systems.

*Knowledge of English is a requirement due to potential interactions with the Town's citizens

Skills:

• Good team player;
• Demonstrate precision and autonomy;
• Demonstrate a good sense of synthesis and analysis;
• Organizational skills and ability to set priorities;
• Ability to develop and exercise certain controls and follow-ups;
• Write clear and concise reports;

CONDITIONS AND BENEFITS

The Town of Mount Royal has advantageous conditions for its employees. For this position, it offers, among others:

• On-call work schedule on a rotating schedule that may include day, evening and night shifts, weekdays or weekends, depending on operational requirements to meet ad hoc needs;
• On-the-job training;
• Possibility to work overtime (paid);
• Rotation bonus (evenings, nights (5 pm to 7 am), weekends);
• Training paid by the employer (initial training: 3 weeks full-time on the schedule);
• Easily accessible work location and free parking;
• Uniform provided free of charge;
• Ergonomic and state of the art work equipment.

ACESS TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

In accordance with the employment equity program as outlined in Article 86 of the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms of Quebec, the City of Mont-Royal encourages women, members of ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to apply.