Municipal Enforcement Officer

The Opportunity :

Performs duties related to Municipal Bylaws and Provincial Statues including enforcement, bylaw file conclusion, education and awareness within the City of Red Deer public spaces.

Municipal Enforcement Officers are responsible for service of legal documents, court attendance, assisting police officers in picking up and returning of stolen and / or lost and found property.

They are also responsible for conducting proactive patrols of the City of Red Deer Park and Transit systems.

As our preferred candidate, you will have :

• Grade 12 (or GED) diploma
• College Diploma in Law Enforcement, Conservation Enforcement, Criminology or graduation from a recognized police academy or equivalent preferred
• Two (2) years related Bylaw or Police Enforcement
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Completion of Emergency First-aid, CPR and WHMIS certification.
• Ability to pass RCMP Clearance. (Note : Prior to receiving a formal offer of employment and successful candidate will be required to undergo complete RCMP Clearance processing).
• Must be able to qualify as a Community Peace Officer, and successfully complete special training in the use of defensive tools (Oleoresin Capsicum spray and expandable batons).
• Requires an understanding of GPS and GIS technology and its applications.
• Must have a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license
• Able to successfully complete defensive driving training.
• Must be able to obtain Community Peace Officer Level 1 Status*
• Must successfully complete the P.A.R.E. physical testing within the prescribed time (4 : 45) and be valid at time of employment.
• Ability to respond courteously and professionally in resolving conflict situations.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Understanding of all public spaces in contributing to quality of life.
• Knowledge of the municipal bylaws.
• Ability to work independently or in a team situation.
• Requires strong computer skills and familiarity with current office suite software.
• Ability to deal with people in a firm but not aggressive manner and to act with sound judgement under pressure.
• Ability to work unsupervised and take action on an initiative within given guidelines.

Affiliation :

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Remuneration :

$38.37 to $40.63 per hour.

Hours of Work :

75 hours biweekly. Shift work, hours will be irregular including nights, weekends, and holidays. 7-days per week with routine shifts varying from 7 : 00 am to 10 : 00 pm.

Additional Information :

The term of this position is anticipated to be up to 2 years.

Must meet minimum criteria required to obtain an appointment as Community Peace Officer Level 1 through Alberta Justice and Solicitor General Department - please clearly indicate it in your resume if you are already at a CPO Level 1.

Must successfully pass a stringent RCMP Security Clearance before commencing employment. If you currently have the required clearance, please indicate it clearly in your resume.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.