Community Peace Officer Level 1 - Edson, Canada - Yellowhead County
Description
Position SummaryReporting to the Peace Officer Sergeant, the Community Peace Officer is part of the overall Protective Services Department team working to promote public safety and community standards through education and enforcement of Yellowhead County bylaws and appointed provincial acts.
Position ResponsibilitiesGeneral
Provide effective patrols and investigation of all related complaints. This includes exercising reasonable discretion when determining an enforcement action.
Operate marked enforcement vehicles for patrol. Other methods of patrol include the use of OHVs and by foot.
Assist in the monitoring and physical security of county owned/controlled land and facilities.
Assist the Peace Officer Sergeant in the development of bylaws, policy, budget preparation, the monitoring of expenditures, and the administration of records.
As a front-line county employee, act in a professional and ethical manner when interacting with the public, other agencies, and other county departments.
Attend at training courses, within the county or outside, when required.
Ensure vehicles, equipment, and office spaces are clean and operationally ready.
Bylaw Enforcement
Enforces all Yellowhead County bylaws for which the incumbent is designated.
During investigations, discuss the requirements of our bylaws with persons involved and attempt to obtain voluntary compliance.
Enforce bylaws by issuing warnings, orders, and violation tickets to correct problems.
Remedy problems when orders are not obeyed by arranging for required work to be completed.
Regarding land use enforcement, investigate issues related to unsightly premises, dangerous properties, illegal development, and decide on appropriate action to be taken.
Provincial Offences Enforcement
Currently officers are appointed to enforce, in full or in part, the following provincial acts: Animal Protection Act, Dangerous Dogs Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Forests Act, Forest and Prairie Protection Act, Fuel Tax Act, Gaming Liquor and Cannabis Act, Highways Development and Protection Act, Petty Trespass Act, Provincial Offences Procedure Act, Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act, Traffic Safety Act, and Trespass to Premises Act.
Engage in educational activities promoting traffic safety (ex. at schools and community events) and operate equipment such as mobile speed sign trailers.
Work with other federal, provincial, and municipal agencies to coordinate joint activities that promote safety in and around our communities.
On short notice, assist Yellowhead County Fire Department or other providers with assistance at emergency scenes and other potentially hazardous situations.
Take part in emergency management training as well as activities such as mock evacuations.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to obtain an appointment as a Community Peace Officer Level 1 through Government of Alberta
Possess, at minimum, a class 5 Alberta operator's licence or equivalent
Possess an acceptable driver's abstract
Completion of high school
Minimum age of 18 years old
Competent and of good character
No criminal record
Must be able to successfully complete an approved physical abilities evaluation: PARE, APREP, COPAT, or POPAT
Must be able to attend and complete the Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP)
Above average written, verbal, and computer skills
Must be able to use an android phone for a variety of work tasks
Preferred Qualifications
Post-secondary degree or diploma of any type
Has completed CPOIP or an approved equivalent
Possess current PARE, APREP, COPAT, or POPAT test result
Possess a class 1, 2, or 3 Alberta operator's licence or equivalent
Experience and training in the enforcement of commercial vehicle weights and dimensions, transportation of dangerous goods, and CVSA inspector designation.
Experience in law enforcement
Experience with preparing and using Municipal Government Act orders to remedy issues
Experience handling domestic animals
Experience with public speaking
Working Environment:
Position involves completing multiple demands including managing short and long term projects/files.
From a technical perspective, the incumbent mus
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