HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-01 Community Peace Officer - Level 1 (1)EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMUNITY PEACE OFFICER -LEVEL 1 The County is immediately seeking a full-time Community Peace Officer (CPO) -Level 1 to join our Municipal Enforcement team. Reporting to the Municipal Enforcement Supervisor, the successful applicant will contribute to the goals, values, and success of the County and our Partners. Roles & Responsibilities: •Adhering to issued appointments (Peace Office appointed Authorities; Bylaw Officer Authorities), within the scope of policies and procedures, as established by the Provincial Public Security Peace Officer Program. •Promote and when necessary, enforce compliance with County Bylaws and applicable Provincial and Federal Statutes through proactively patrolling and educating residents and visitors within and throughout the County. •Assist with emergency response, as directed. •Ensure adherence to all applicable County Policies, Directives, Standards, and Programs. •Represent the County with integrity and professionalism at all times. •Sincerely, clearly, tactfully, promptly and courteously relate to and communicate with co-workers, management, customers, Council, enforcement agencies, and the public; respond to inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally; maintain professional working relationships with other agencies by maintaining ongoing liaisons. •Perform tasks, consistent with the position, and other assigned duties. Qualifications: •At a minimum, completion of a 2-year Criminal Justice Diploma Program from a recognized post-secondary educational institution or equivalent police training. •Work experience related to the position with knowledge of Municipal Legislation, relevant Federal and Provincial Statutes, and Municipal and Provincial Policies preferred. •Valid Class 5 Alberta drivers' licence and an acceptable driver's record. •Currently hold or have the ability to obtain a Level 1 Peace Office Appointment with Alberta Justice and Solicitor General. •Successful completion, within the last 6 months, of a Physical Abilities Requirements Evaluation (PARE) or equivalent standard. •Must be able to successfully clear a Canadian Police Information Center (CPIC) clearance. •Emergency Response and Preparedness, First Aid, and CPR training preferred. •Radar/Lidar, Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC), Weights and Dimensions, and Animal Apprehension & Handling training is an asset but not required. The County of Newell offers a competitive salary and benefits as well as excellent training and education programs. A pre-employment drug and alcohol screen and an occupational health assessment for new and returning employees is required as per County policy. The successful candidate is required to provide a clear criminal record check and acceptable drivers' abstract prior to employment. This position is open until 12:00 Noon on May 2, 2025. If interested, please submit a cover letter with your resume in confidence, including salary expectations to: Attention: Human Resources County of Newell 183037 Rge Rd 145 PO Box 130 Brooks, AB, T1 R 1 B2 Email: HR@newellmail.ca We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.