Community Peace Officer I

 

• Conduct routine traffic patrols and check stops throughout the County. Detect and enforce existing statutes and regulations in accordance with their Provincial appointments.
• Conduct Commercial Safety Vehicle Safety Alliance Inspections of commercial vehicles to ensure compliance.
• Perform traffic control duties which may include: parades, funerals, traffic accident scenes, emergency and non-emergency scenes as required or directed.
• Partner with other agencies to conduct joint forces operations (JFO) check stops and S.T.E.P. programs.
• Display strong investigation skills ensuring tact and diplomacy at all times.
• Ensure Development Appeal Board reports are prepared and submitted in a timely fashion to Development Officer.
• Identify and report road hazards and other infrastructure deficiencies.
• Interpret and apply appropriate legislation and policy to enforce laws (including Bylaws) in the jurisdiction.
• Respond to Municipal Bylaw complaints in a timely manner and resolve complaints through enforcement measures such as: mediation, warning, and prosecution.
• Ensure a strong focus on customer service requiring both timely and appropriate follow-up with complainants and alleged offenders. Call back on all complaints within 1 hour.
• Prepare for and attend scheduled court duty as required.
• Assist with disaster and emergency situations as necessary or directed.
• Build a positive team atmosphere within the work unit and foster positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Display leadership and direction to junior members. Display leadership and guidance when dealing with the public in confrontational or difficult situations.
• Display decisiveness and take control of confrontational and difficult situations as required.
• Ensure the highest standards of public service are maintained when dealing with County residents and visitors.
• Become actively involved in the communities through positive interaction and the use of problem-solving strategies.
• Meet job expectations, goals or measures.
• Conduct public educational seminars at assigned schools, service groups and events as required.
• Protect the integrity of employees and the business of Rocky View County by acting in a professional and responsible manner at all times.
• Protect privacy, use information appropriately, and maintain the confidentiality and security of all information related to employees, business and residents of Rocky View County.
• Adhere to Health and Safety Legislation and Rocky View safe work policies and procedures at all times, ensuring the protection and safety of self, co-workers, the public and environment.

• Two-year law Enforcement Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute.
• Five years recent experience related to Canadian law enforcement.
• Eligible for appointment with the Alberta Solicitor General.
• Clean Criminal Record.
• Current Federal Firearm Possession License.
• Successful completion of PARE physical fitness test.
• Maintain self-discipline and professionalism at all times.
• Possess the ability to react quickly and remain calm in stressful situations. Communicate effectively and tactfully – one-on-one or in a group environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of basic computer functions (log on, check emails, open and save documents in MS Office Suite) as well as basic keyboarding skills.
• Proficiency in Enforcement software, Parcel Information System, CAMS II (Central Asset Management System), and Moves (Motor Vehicle System).
• Possess a clean, valid class 5 driver’s license.