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 an auxiliary Community Patrol Officer 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; 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/External closing date for this competition: September 13, 2023