Park Patrol Officer - Victoria, Canada - Capital Regional District

Capital Regional District

Verified Company

Victoria, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Park Patrol Officer - Bylaw Enforcement:

Req ID: 774

Business Unit:
Planning & Protective Services

Division:
Protective Services

Work Schedule & Hours of Work:

10 positions as and when needed
4 term positions from April 30, 2024 to September 2, 2024. Min. 35 hours biweekly

Posting Date:
April 5, 2024

Summary
This position is responsible for conducting Parks patrols and achieving compliance with the Capital Regional District Parks Bylaw.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

With a focus of obtaining compliance through cooperation, conducts Park patrols to ensure that patrons are educated about and comply with the CRD Parks Bylaw. Uses enforcement action including use of force and arrests only when necessary and as outlined by CRD Policy.
Contacts other agencies as required and outlined by policy/guidelines when encountering noncompliant patrons.
Reports all serious events that occur while on shift immediately to the Chief Bylaw Officer and/or Senior Bylaw Officer.
Prepares, completes and submits to the Chief Bylaw Officer and/or Senior Bylaw Officer Parks patrol reports for each shift
Follows all policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of the CRD, including but not limited to: CRD bylaw policies, procedures and guidelines; CRD communications and media, human resources, legislative and administrative services, and financial services policies, procedures and guidelines; and related.
Creates books of evidence and prosecutes disputed municipal ticket they have issued.
Performs other related duties as required.

Key Skills & Abilities

Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong ability to obtain compliance through the use of tact, persuasive diplomacy and sound judgement.
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills and the ability to diffuse difficult situations.
Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong ability to prepare clear and concise written reports for the supervisor.
Strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and SharePoint skills.
Strong ability to perform a wide variety of activities in all types of weather conditions and terrain.
Thorough knowledge of the CRD Parks bylaw.

Qualifications

High School Graduation
Bylaw enforcement and/or auxiliary or reserve constable training
A minimum of 2 years' directly related experience

Certifications

Acceptable criminal record check. The applicant/incumbent is required to undergo a criminal record check to work in this position and to report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment.
Use of Force Certification
ASP Expandable Baton Use
OC Spray Use
Valid BC Driver's Licence

APPLICATIONS

Education :
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years