Community Peace Officer

Description:

As our Community Peace Officer (CPO1), you will help maintain a safe, respectful, and vibrant community by enforcing municipal bylaws and provincial statutes. Reporting to the Senior Community Peace Officer, you will play a key role in enforcing community standards, ensuring traffic safety, and maintaining bylaw compliance, guided by the authority of the Province of Alberta and the policies established by Town Council.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Issuing warning notices and violation tickets, for infractions within the jurisdiction of the position.
• Conducting proactive patrols of the community.
• Investigating and handling reported bylaw infractions and complaints.
• Providing general information to the public and participating in community events.
• Collecting and documenting information and evidence, and working with other parties, including legal counsel and provincial court representatives, to support prosecution of offenders.

The Town of Olds is proud to foster a culture grounded in our core values of dedication, helpfulness, and knowledge. We are committed to creating a safe, vibrant, and welcoming community for our residents and visitors. Known for our friendly hospitality, Olds offers a unique blend of small-town charm and urban conveniences, excellent schools, and a variety of recreation opportunities that make it a prosperous and growing community.

To succeed in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and skills:

• Post-secondary Law Enforcement diploma or degree, OR equivalent experience and education within the law enforcement field; with a strong focus on municipal policing, bylaw enforcement, and Alberta Provincial Statutes.
• Able to pass all requirements necessary to obtain Peace Officer status including Level 1 Community Peace Officer, required physical testing and required police security clearance.
• Successful completion of the RCMP security check (including vulnerable sector screening) and eligibility for appointment as a Community Peace Officer Level 1 with Alberta Solicitor General.
• Ability to handle potential conflict situations, deal with stressful situations, and react with good judgment, diplomacy, and tact.
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills, complemented by thorough knowledge of municipal bylaws and provincial legislation.
• Full list of requirements to be appointed a Community Peace Officer Level 1 from the Public Security Peace Officer Program is attached to the job posting on our website.