Public safety officer Jobs in Penticton, BC

Penticton is a vibrant, innovative, healthy waterfront city focused on sustainability, community, and economic opportunity. At the City of Penticton, our goal is to serve our residents, businesses, and visitors through good governance, partnership and the delivery of effective and community-focused services.

The City of Penticton is looking to fill the position of Bylaw Enforcement Officer - Community Safety in our Bylaw Services Department. The Bylaw Services department provides citizens with a variety of services related to regulatory issues, with the purpose of enhancing community safety and livability, and to be a complement to police services. The Bylaw Services department is committed to the delivery of professional bylaw education and enforcement in a timely and effective manner, and in accordance with Council direction.

Reporting to the Bylaw Services Manager, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer - Community Safety (BEOCS) performs administrative, inspectional, and regulatory work to enforce bylaws relating to property use, buildings, parking, business regulations, zoning, noise, sign, etc. The BEOCS position proactively and reactively investigates bylaw violations, seeking for compliance through education and enforcement options. The BEOCS position has daily public contact by explaining and rationalizing bylaw provisions.

In addition to the key accountabilities of the Bylaw Enforcement Officer (BEO) position, the BEOCS position works proactively to provide enhanced community safety, engagement, and support. The City of Penticton is currently evaluating the program structure and compensation.

Key Accountabilities :

Community Safety

• Work to identify vulnerable populations at-risk and work with community partners to connect to community services.
• Work with the Social Development Department and community partners on the development of proactive approaches to enforcement with vulnerable populations.
• Support and attend the Coordinated Access Supportive Housing (CASH) table with community partners to share information for vulnerable individuals in need of housing.
• Identify individuals at most acutely elevated risk in the community and bring individual's information to the Community Active Support Table (CAST) for a collaborative intervention.
• Through proactive patrols, identify persons in medical distress and contact appropriate agency.
• Administer naloxone in drug overdose situations.
• Liaise with other city departments, regulatory and safety agencies such as the RCMP, Fire Department, community partners, etc. to resolve issues collaboratively.

Bylaw Enforcement

Public Engagement

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Education, Training and Experience :

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At the City of Penticton, we recognize that great talent and great ideas come from a variety of backgrounds. Tapping into the diversity of our community makes us all stronger and allows us to serve Penticton even better.

That's why we welcome all applicants to consider joining our team. We encourage Indigenous persons, people of colour, all genders and expressions, 2SLGBT2QIA+, persons living with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply.

So, if your experience is close to what we're looking for, we would love a chance to talk about working with you. We welcome your cover letter and resume by July 6, 2025.

Position type :

Full-time Permanent (40 hours per week). This position involves irregular hours and days of work, and may include weekends and evenings.

Wage :

38.40 - $42.34 per hour (Pay Grade 13, CUPE)

Benefits :

Attractive benefits, vacation and pension package

Competition #

25-84