Community Peace Officer Level 1

Reporting 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 Responsibilities

General

• 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.
• Respond to public inquiries both in person, by telephone, and by email.
• Assist the Peace Officer Sergeant in the development of bylaws, policy, budget preparation, the monitoring of expenditures, and the administration of records.
• Occasionally assist other county departments in non-enforcement tasks.
• As a front-line county employee, act in a professional and ethical manner when interacting with the public, other agencies, and other county departments.
• Take an active role in recommending, promoting, and engaging in safe work practices.
• Attend training courses, within the county or outside, when required.
• Ensure vehicles, equipment, and office spaces are clean and operationally ready.

Bylaw Enforcement

Provincial Offences Enforcement

Emergencies and Disasters

Qualification, Knowledge, Skill & Ability Requirements

Education / Skills

The position involves completing multiple demands including managing short- and long-term projects / files. From a technical perspective, the incumbent must become fully familiar with municipal enforcement, bylaws, provincial acts, and the justice system. From an interpersonal point of view, the incumbent deals with the general public and encounters difficult and stressful situations where law enforcement actions are required. The incumbent may need to deal with belligerent, non-compliant offenders. Threat from physical injury and assault is high. May be required to interact with diseased or vicious domestic animals. Will be involved with cleaning up unsightly properties which can require the use of protective equipment due to unsafe and unsanitary conditions. The incumbent often works alone. Significant travel around the county is required when performing fieldwork. Opportunity exists to participate in other areas like : firefighting, rope rescue, and RPAS operations. Work is divided approximately as 25% office work and 75% fieldwork. Work shifts are a mix of days, evenings, and weekends. Overnight work may occur sporadically over a year.

Yellowhead County offers a competitive salary and benefit package.

Only those candidates being considered will be contacted.

This competition will remain open until filled.

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