Community Peace Officer

The Town of Stony Plain has a full-time permanent position available for a Community Peace Officer (CPO) Level I. Under the direction of the Peace Officer Supervisor, the CPO will be responsible for enforcing Town Bylaws, including Animal Control and Provincial Statutes for which they are empowered. They will respond to and investigate complaints, conduct vehicle, bike and foot patrols to ensure public compliance with various Town Bylaws and Provincial Statutes. The CPO will liaise with and assist the RCMP and other external agencies with public education and public safety.

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Is committed to fair, consistent, and community-oriented enforcement practices
• Boasts excellent public relations and customer service skills, with the ability to build positive relationships within the community
• Is familiar with municipal bylaw enforcement and animal control practices
• Has a general knowledge of traffic enforcement, commercial vehicle enforcement and applicable provincial statue legislation
• Is highly competent in exercising the use of discretion, tact and diplomacy in dealing with public complaints and inquiries
• Demonstrates the ability to make reasoned, compliance-based decisions
• Can work under demanding physical requirements and varying extreme weather conditions

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years of practical experience
• Diploma in law enforcement (asset)
• Possess and/or qualify for a current CPO Level 1 appointment
• Current PARE certificate
• Defensive Tactics training
• Current OC certification
• Radar and Laser certification (asset)

As a condition of employment, the candidate must provide a Driver’s Abstract and must be able to pass a comprehensive security clearance for access to the RCMP Detachment. A current RCMP clearance is preferred.

What we do for you:

• Competitive compensation

• 100% employer-paid benefits package

• Local Authorities Pension Plan

• Childcare assistance

• Wellness allowance

• Trans Alta Tri Leisure corporate membership

• Professional development opportunities

• In-House Leadership Development Program

• Social Club

Based on a 40-hour work week, the salary range for this position is $78,566 - $99,957 per annum. Successful candidates must be willing to work a rotational schedule comprising of days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays and must have the ability to meet the physical demands of this position. Please refer to the Physical Demands Analysis attached for more details.