Community Peace Officer

Job Description

General

The Community Peace Officer plays a vital role in our community and represents the Town of Edson with respect to enforcing both provincial statues and municipal bylaws. They are responsible for maintaining the highest degree of professionalism while intervening in situations that are often difficult.

This person must be an excellent communicator in both verbal and written forms, and must exhibit excellent interpersonal skills dealing with colleagues, stakeholders, and the public.

They will have a diverse and dynamic set of responsibilities and commitment to promote a safe and secure community.

Primary Responsibilities and Authority

Department Operations

• Promoting public awareness and education within the community, while exercising sound judgement and knowledge for compliance with provincial statues and municipal bylaws.
• Provides and participates in public education and various safety and crime prevention activities. This may include attending and participating at various meetings and events.
• Enforcement of approved provincial statues and municipal bylaws including issuing warning, tickets, or appearance notices, as required.
• Conducting proactive patrols throughout the community by way of vehicle, foot, or bicycle, with a special focus on playground zones.
• Appropriately documenting and preparing all necessary documentation and reports in the enforcement of all applicable provincial statutes and municipal bylaws while complying with legislation and operating policies and procedures.
• Handling inquiries from citizens and other staff and investigating complaints related to approved provincial statutes and municipal bylaws and provides respectful customer service, including in person, on the phone, on email, and other means of communication.
• Liaise and collaborate with other law enforcement agencies as part of joint or mutual investigations or operations, or during enforcement of provincial statutes and municipal bylaws.
• Read, interpret, and apply, various provincial legislation, municipal bylaws, and policies.
• Testify in court or at administrative tribunals/hearings and ensuring all documentation related to the process has been completed timely and accurately.
• Provides administrative duties including but not limited to documentation of complaints, assistance in the creation and development of policies, procedures, bylaws and other related items, and preparing court packages.
• Providing recommendations for community programs or departmental initiatives.
• Willingness and requirement to work shift work, which may include days, evenings, nights, weekdays, and weekends.
• Comply with applicable Peace Officer and Bylaw Officer code of conducts and all Town Policies and Procedures.
• Assists in emergency/disaster responses under the direction of the Director of Emergency Management as per the Emergency Management Plan.

• Attend training as required.
• Maintains the strictest confidentiality in all matters while adhering to the principles and policies of the Access to Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act.
•  Immediately report any unsafe conditions, potential hazards, or incidents through the appropriate channels.
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Human Resources, Team Management, and Leadership

• Foster a team environment which inspires hard work, dedication, collaboration, and fun supporting a positive organizational culture.
• Responsible for maintaining a working environment which includes integrity, trust, and respect in accordance with Town policies.

Financial and Budgetary

• Practice fiscal responsibility in pursuing alternative sources of funding for department projects to offset the reliance of public funds. (i.e. grants)

Corporate/Administration

• Understanding role within adopted policies, procedures and bylaws and ensuring they are followed in decision making and in the delivery of services.
• Assist with reports on departmental initiatives and projects for Senior Leaders, Council and the public, as required.
• Respect and uphold organizational and staff confidentiality.

Public Relations

• Respond to the public’s concerns and complaints in a timely and tactful manner, and in accordance with Town policies and bylaws.

Health and Safety

• Actively participate in Formal Workplace Inspections in area of responsibility.
• Review pertinent Hazard Identification, Assessment and Control worksheets on an annual basis as required by the Municipal Health and Safety Program.
• Report all Health and Safety concerns through established processes and channels.
• Follow all Safe Work Practices and Procedures.
• Act upon all reports of any unsafe conditions, potential work hazards or incidents.