Closing date: Dec. 5, 2024

https://reddeer.startdate.ca/#/career/i ... anguage=en

The Opportunity:

Performs duties related to Municipal Bylaws and Provincial Statues and enhanced authorities of the Criminal Code when the crime is "not in progress".

Participate in crime prevention, education and awareness programs within the City of Red Deer public spaces. Municipal Enforcement Officers are responsible for service of legal documents, court attendance, assisting police officers in picking up and returning of stolen and/or lost and found property. They are also responsible for conducting proactive patrols of the City of Red Deer Park and Transit systems.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

Grade 12 (or GED) diploma
2 year College Diploma in Law Enforcement, Conservation Enforcement, Criminology or graduation from a recognized police academy
Preference given to those with a bachelor degree in related fields.
Community Peace Officer - Level 1
Three (3) years as a Community Peace Officer Level 1, provincial regulatory investigator, or Canadian police officer.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Ability to pass RCMP Clearance and maintain clearance during the period of employment. (Note: Prior to receiving a formal offer of employment a successful candidate will be required to undergo complete RCMP Clearance processing).
Maintain CPO Appointment during the period of employment.
Must have a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license
Must successfully complete the P.A.R.E. physical testing within the prescribed time (4:45) and be valid at time of employment.
Ability to successfully complete the Government of Alberta Solicitor General Community Peace Officer / RCMP Enhanced Authorities Criminal Code course.
Enhanced Authorities CPOs must successfully complete RCMP courses including PROS and CPIC
Completion of Emergency First-aid, CPR and WHMIS certification.
Must be able to qualify as a Community Peace Officer, and successfully complete special training in the use of defensive tools (Oleoresin Capsicum spray and expandable batons).
Requires an understanding of GPS and GIS technology and its applications.
Able to successfully complete defensive driving training.
Must maintain a high level of physical fitness to perform the duties of the role such as (but not limited to) extended foot and bike patrols.
Must be able to walk in difficult, hazardous terrain to attend urban encampments
Must complete the Law Enforcement Bike Course
Must obtain a Commissioner of Oaths appointment
Must obtain and maintain knowledge of police communications protocol
Must become proficient with Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, Excel
Must become proficient with the Roads/Moves program
Must have a good working knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada, the Charter of Rights and the Rules of Evidence,
Must pass a course related to speed measuring equipment, e.g., the use of lidar and radar
Must pass a decibel measuring equipment course for enforcement of City of Red Deer Noise Bylaw
Must complete a large number of mandatory RCMP on-line learning courses
Must maintain a good driving record with limited demerit points
Must abide by the Solicitor General Policy and Procedures Manual
Must abide by The City of Red Deer Peace Officer Policy and Procedures Manual
Must work as an Essential Service Employee – exposure to high-risk situations not typically encountered by other CoRD employees (e.g., primary enforcement officers of provincial health regulations during Covid, dealing with unhoused who may present as uncooperative and/or potentially respond aggressively).
Affiliation:

The Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Remuneration:

$46.48 to $48.93 per hour.

Hours of Work:

75 hours biweekly; Shift work, hours of work will be irregular including nights, weekends, holiday shifts. 7-days per week with routine shifts varying from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Additional Information:

*Must meet minimum criteria required to obtain an appointment as Community Peace Officer Level 1 through Alberta Justice and Solicitor General Department - please clearly indicate it in your resume if you are already at a CPO Level 1.

**Must successfully pass a stringent RCMP Security Clearance before commencing employment. If you currently have the required clearance, please indicate it clearly in your resume.