Town of Bonnyville Employment Opportunity: Sr. Community Peace Officer
The Town of Bonnyville is looking for an energetic, self-motivated and dynamic leader that is committed to providing a professional level of service, who enjoys working in a Team environment to fill the role of Sr. Community Peace Officer. Bonnyville is a steadily growing community of approximately 6,500 people located 242 kms east of Edmonton and is part of the oil and gas hub in the Lakeland region.
Under the direction of the GM, Planning & Community Services, the Sr. CPO is responsible for the overseeing the day to day enforcement and administration of all municipal bylaws, specified provincial acts and legislation as well as public inquiries, initiating investigations and finalizing complaints, issuing violation tickets, laying charges, maintaining files, compiling records, submitting reports and representing the Town in the Court of Law in accordance with the Policies and Operational Procedures as approved by the Town of Bonnyville Council as well as authorities obtained by the Province of Alberta.
This position will also have a visible component to the Educational Program in providing a pro-active style of enforcement through various youth initiatives and volunteering opportunities within the community. The Sr. C.P.O. will have a good working relationship with the Local RCMP and other public safety/response agencies.
The Community Peace Officer will also have an active role in the Town's Emergency Management Plan and provide day to day leadership and operational oversight within the department.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Post- Secondary education in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related discipline, supplemented by at least 5 years of previous law enforcement experience as a Community Peace Officer 1 (or equivalent)
- Must meet all requirements of Alberta Solicitor General Department to obtain a Level One Community Peace Officer appointment
- Valid Alberta Driver’s license (Minimum Class 5)
- Hold or qualify for the Enhanced Reliability RCMP Security Clearance
- Applicants must have successfully completed an approved Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE), with a time of four minutes and 45 seconds (4:45) or less, within the last six (6) calendar months/ other equivalencies will be accepted as per the Peace Officer Program
- Previous experience in By-Law enforcement, commercial Vehicle Enforcement and/ or animal control
- EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) or equivalent
- Previous experience and training with PPCT, Baton/ OC spray and radar/laser is mandatory
- Experience providing leadership, direction, and guidance to staff or teams is required. Supervisory experience is considered an asset.
- First Aid/CPR is an asset
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office
- Experience with JOIN/ Incident Report Systems and Report Exec
- ICS training is preferred/ mandatory completion after employment
The ideal candidate must demonstrate sound judgment, combined with a strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information. The candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as outstanding public relations and problem-solving skills.
Work Hours: This position is based on a 40-hour work week with some evening/off-day callouts and other duties as assigned.
Closing Date: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Interested persons should submit a cover letter with resume.
We thank all those who apply; however, only those considered for the position will be contacted.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
