CPO 1-Cypress County
Posted: 07 Oct 2024, 21:29
Cypress County is a rural municipality in the southeast corner of Alberta. The county’s approximately 7,800 residents live on farms, acreage subdivisions and in 10 small urban communities. Cypress County promotes a relaxed rural lifestyle and a safe community for families. Along with the City of Medicine Hat, CFB Suffield and Cypress Hills Provincial Park, this area is a great place to live and work.
Due to an upcoming retirement, we have an exciting opportunity for a Community Peace Officer. Reporting to the Director of Municipal Services, this position is responsible for enforcing County bylaws and selected Provincial Statutes. Duties include the following; responding to complaints from the public and other County departments regarding violations of County bylaws and selected Provincial Statutes; investigating all complaints and taking action to bring about an equitable solution; liaising with personnel from other agencies in the discharge of duties; performing Animal Control duties as required; working with other external agencies with crime prevention, found property, public education and public safety; performing other related duties as assigned. If you are looking for both a varied and challenging position, then this is the opportunity for you!
You have a Diploma in Law Enforcement and are eligible for Community Peace Officer appointment; excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills combined with the ability to resolve conflicts through problem solving and dispute resolution; strong critical thinking, conflict management and de-escalation skills, with the proven ability to work alone and under pressure; demonstrated knowledge of municipal bylaws and provincial statutes; valid Alberta Driver’s License with an acceptable driver’s abstract; valid Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (P.A.R.E.) certification; valid Standard First Aid, CPR and AED Certification; proficiency with computers including word processing and spreadsheet programs. You have excellent organizational skills and are detail oriented and enjoy working collaboratively with a wide range of people.
Cypress County offers a highly attractive total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefits, participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan, in addition to supporting learning and development opportunities. This full-time, permanent position entails 40 hours week. To learn more about what Cypress County has to offer please visit our website, www.cypress.ab.ca
If this opportunity interests you, please forward your resume and cover letter no later than:
4:30 pm on Monday, October 28, 2024, to competitions@cypress.ab.ca
Cypress County would like to thank all applicants for their interest and time
but only those under consideration will be contacted.
Due to an upcoming retirement, we have an exciting opportunity for a Community Peace Officer. Reporting to the Director of Municipal Services, this position is responsible for enforcing County bylaws and selected Provincial Statutes. Duties include the following; responding to complaints from the public and other County departments regarding violations of County bylaws and selected Provincial Statutes; investigating all complaints and taking action to bring about an equitable solution; liaising with personnel from other agencies in the discharge of duties; performing Animal Control duties as required; working with other external agencies with crime prevention, found property, public education and public safety; performing other related duties as assigned. If you are looking for both a varied and challenging position, then this is the opportunity for you!
You have a Diploma in Law Enforcement and are eligible for Community Peace Officer appointment; excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills combined with the ability to resolve conflicts through problem solving and dispute resolution; strong critical thinking, conflict management and de-escalation skills, with the proven ability to work alone and under pressure; demonstrated knowledge of municipal bylaws and provincial statutes; valid Alberta Driver’s License with an acceptable driver’s abstract; valid Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (P.A.R.E.) certification; valid Standard First Aid, CPR and AED Certification; proficiency with computers including word processing and spreadsheet programs. You have excellent organizational skills and are detail oriented and enjoy working collaboratively with a wide range of people.
Cypress County offers a highly attractive total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefits, participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan, in addition to supporting learning and development opportunities. This full-time, permanent position entails 40 hours week. To learn more about what Cypress County has to offer please visit our website, www.cypress.ab.ca
If this opportunity interests you, please forward your resume and cover letter no later than:
4:30 pm on Monday, October 28, 2024, to competitions@cypress.ab.ca
Cypress County would like to thank all applicants for their interest and time
but only those under consideration will be contacted.