The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Peace Officer (CPO1) to be a part of the Okotoks Municipal Enforcement Business Centre. The position reports to the Municipal Enforcement Team Leader 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
Job Posting ID
3425P
Hours of Work
75 hours over 2 weeks (mix of 11 and 9 hour shifts)
Number of Openings
1
Standby Rotation Required
Yes
Driver's Abstract Required
Yes
Police Record Check Required
Yes, including vulnerable sector
What we offer
- Career development
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, paramedical
- Flexible work schedule
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’