Community Peace Officer

County of Barrhead is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual that will report directly to the CAO. Through their extensive knowledge and experience of municipal bylaws, provincial legislation and court and legal processes, the successful candidate will support the development and implementation of the County’s CPO Program.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Enforcement of municipal bylaw and provincial statutes

Promote public awareness and education to encourage voluntary compliance

Promote public safety and community standards through rural crime prevention initiatives

Implementation of the Traffic Safety Plan including conducting traffic stops, issuing warnings, violation tags, and provincial tickets

Receive and investigate complaints

Proactive and high visibility patrolling

Build strong relationships, and develop respect and rapport with residents through positive interactions

Review and make recommendations on new and existing municipal bylaws, policies and programs

Assist in emergency response under the direction of the DEM

Liaise and collaborate with RCMP, Crown Prosecutor, other provincial or municipal resources or agencies and other County departments

A detailed job description can be found at www.countybarrhead.ab.ca/p/employment

Requirements:

Must meet all requirements of Alberta SOLGEN to obtain a Level 1 CPO appointment

Minimum 5 years experience directly related to enforcement

Extensive knowledge of municipal bylaws, provincial legislation, and court and legal processes

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with 5-year clean drivers abstract

Must provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check conducted by the RCMP

Possess a valid PARE on the date of hire

Proficient with a variety of computer programs and systems such as MS Office suite, ROAD/MOVES. JOIN, CPIC, GIS

Valid certification/training in the following areas is considered an asset – standard 1st aid, CPR, EVOC, TDG, RADAR/LIDAR, OC Spray, Extendible Baton, Shotgun, PAL, ICS 100 and ICS 200

Employer Contact:

Name: Debbie Oyarzun, CAO Email: doyarzun@countybarrhead.ab.ca

Additional Job Information:

Salary Range: $71,909.76 - $93,645.21, with comprehensive benefit package.
Position Type: Primarily Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, with occasional evenings or weekends.
Posted Date: Sept 12, 2023
Closing Date: Oct 02, 2023