The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Community Peace Officer (CPO1) to be a part of the Okotoks Municipal Enforcement Business Centre. The position reports to the Municipal Enforcement Manager (Inspector) and will be responsible for duties as such:
- Responding to and investigating calls for service within the Town of Okotoks, following up with a detailed written report
- Focusing on pedestrian and school zone safety, Traffic Enforcement, and Animal Control duties
- Proactively conduct patrols of roadways, pathways and infrastructure including foot/bike patrols of local parks and the river valley
- Officers may be assigned to work collaboratively with local schools throughout the Town supporting school safety
- Partner with the RCMP, maintaining a good working relationship by assisting with calls that are within the scope of duties and joint traffic operations
Opportunity Details
What we offer
- An excellent pension plan
- Benefit plans
- Career development
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, paramedical
What you Bring
A combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to qualify. A typical way to qualify is equivalency of successful completion of a related diploma or degree (Criminology):
- Must possess Community Peace Officer Level 1 (CPO1) status;
- Require a minimum of 3 or more years related work experience representing continuous learning and career progression
- First Aid and CPR certification required
- Strong interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy along with proven written and oral communication skills, including public speaking are required
- A valid Alberta class 5 driver’s (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits, no current suspensions or charges pending required
- Acute Vision, no color blindness, be able to complete an employer run PARE within 4.45 mins to receive a certificate of completion
- Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance at the level of RCMP ‘Verifiable Reliability’
- Must be able to meet the shift requirements which may include evenings, weekends and statutory holidays
- Experience with municipal bylaws and provincial statutes, Radar & Laser equipment operations, ROADS, JOIN (report management systems) experience, dangerous goods enforcement, driver safety training, and WHMIS are considered an asset
Strong computer skills in Microsoft products such as Word and Excel are an asset
Candidates who progress to the final stage of the recruitment process will be required to provide proof of education and designation.
In addition, the applicant must obtain and maintain a favourable criminal record check with a RCMP Verified Reliable status.