Community Patrol Officer - Langley, Canada - Township of Langley

Township of Langley

Verified Company

Langley, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Join a "Community of Communities" - the Township of Langley, home to approximately 150,000 residents, is committed to providing progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty.

A truly fun and beautiful place to work, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages; municipal pension plan; employee wellness programs; and, opportunities for professional development and career growth.

The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a temporary full-time Community Patrol Officer (from approx. October 16, 2023, to October 16, 2024) to join our team of professionals in the Community Development Division, Bylaw Enforcement Department.

Reporting to the Manager, Bylaw Enforcement, in this unionized position you will perform public relations, patrols and routine regulatory and enforcement work.

Responsibilities:

Patrols, inspects and reports damage to public spaces such as parks, sports fields, recreation centers, facilities and any property owned, maintained or governed by the Township of Langley
Responds to complaints, pursues violators and takes appropriate action, provides information and direction to park and facility users and encourages voluntary compliance
Provides limited assistance with animal control, as required
Issues bylaw offense notices, tickets and tow orders
As required, keeps routine records, gathers evidence and appears as a witness in court, and/or adjudication
Required to contact fire and rescue services and participates in searches, as required
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external contacts
Prepares and maintains a variety of records, reports, procedures and training manuals
Performs related work as required

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses related to the work plus some related enforcement or regulatory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Sound knowledge of the operations, rules, bylaws and regulations governing the work performed
Sound knowledge of assigned parks and facilities and hazards found therein
Working knowledge of the procedures for bylaw enforcement
Ability to provide advice, assistance, information and direction to a variety of park and facility users in a concise, courteous and tactful manner in sometimes difficult circumstances
Ability to enforce rules, regulations and bylaws related to public spaces, community standards, public nuisance, zoning regulations, business operations, tree cutting, parking violations and limited assistance with animal control, as required
Ability to walk and/or ride a bicycle long distances and work under varying weather conditions
Alertness and be able to detect unusual situations with skill in handling same

The CUPE rate of pay for this position is $31.98 per hour (2023 rates), plus 13.5% in lieu of benefits.

The hours and days of work vary and will include mornings, evenings and weekends and will be 40 hours per week; non-standard hours and non-standard work week.

If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please visit to apply.

Internal closing date for this competition: September 13, 2023

External closing date for this competition: September 13, 2023