Community Peace Officer (Level 1)

Job Summary

Reporting to the Enforcement Services Manager, this role provides effective patrol services, investigates complaints, enforces applicable municipal bylaws and authorized provincial legislation, and promotes public safety through education, compliance, and enforcement activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities are as follows but are not limited to:

Enforcement and Compliance

• Enforce selected Provincial Statutes and municipal bylaws as authorized under applicable legislation and appointments.
• Adhere to the requirements and directives outlined under the Peace Officer Appointment and County Authority as granted by the Public Security Division, Department of Justice, and the Solicitor General.
• Conduct proactive patrols to identify and address bylaw and legislative non-compliance.
• Investigate bylaw complaints, disputes, and public concerns, ensuring appropriate resolutions through education, voluntary compliance, warnings, orders, or enforcement action.
• Gather evidence, prepare case files, issue violation tickets, orders, and other enforcement documents, and represent the department in legal proceedings when required.
• Maintain public safety through professional and consistent enforcement activities.
• During emergencies, works within the County Emergency Management Team, providing initial response and ongoing support as required.

Public Education and Community Relations

• Promote voluntary compliance by educating residents, businesses, and stakeholders regarding regulatory requirements, development standards, compliance options, and available resources.
• Foster positive relationships with community members and partner agencies through professional communication and engagement.
• Liaise and work collaboratively with provincial, federal, municipal, and other partner agencies as required to support enforcement activities and promote public safety.

Other Duties

• Carry out other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Enforcement Services Manager

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Community Peace Officer appointment through the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services is required. All training schedules and certification maintenance for this designation as required by the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services must be adhered to and maintained.
• Completion of the Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP), or equivalent or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Able to successfully complete an approved physical ability test (PARE)
• Able to successfully pass both RCMP and the Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services Enhanced reliability screening checks
• Able to successfully pass a Peace Officer Suitability Assessment
• Completion and maintenance of all training and certifications required under the Alberta Peace Officer Program.
• Possession of OC/Baton, EVOC, and RADAR/LIDAR certifications, with demonstrated knowledge of defensive tactics, emergency vehicle operation, and traffic enforcement procedures, considered an asset.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.

Skills & Attributes:

• Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation, enforcement practices, and investigative procedures.
• Knowledge of evidence collection, exhibit handling, documentation, and court file preparation in accordance with Provincial Court requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with the public, stakeholders, and partner agencies.
• Proficient computer skills, including report writing and records management systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership, professionalism, initiative, and sound judgment.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License with an acceptable driver’s abstract.
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain a clear an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Screening Clearance.

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time, permanent position based on forty (40) hours per week, with shifts scheduled on a variety of days and times to meet operational requirements. This position requires flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays, and may include participation in after-hours callouts and emergency response duties as required.
• This position requires a combination of office and field-based work.
• Office Environment: Involves extended periods of sitting, computer use, report writing, record management, and other administrative duties.
• Field Environment: Requires regular patrols, inspections, and investigations in a variety of weather and environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, rough terrain, and working independently while interacting with the public, contractors, businesses, and other stakeholders.

Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Participation in Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
• Professional development opportunities

We welcome applications from qualified candidates and encourage interested individuals to submit a cover letter and resume to hr@lsac.ca.

Lac Ste. Anne County thanks all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Opportunity will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.