- Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent;
- Alberta Public Security Peace Officer Program for a Community Peace Officer Level 1 or equivalent policing designation and experience;
- Eligibility to hold an appointment as a Community Peace Officer in Alberta;
- Ability to safely and properly operate a law enforcement vehicle and all related enforcement equipment with a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence;
- Clean driver’s abstract;
- Valid Alberta radar operator’s certificate or the ability to obtain;
- Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Training, Expandable Baton Certification and Radar/Lidar training within the previous three (3) years would be an asset;
- Valid First Aid and CPR certification;
- Ability to execute computer-based inquiries into the City’s databases;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office;
- Ability to interpret and apply Alberta Provincial and Municipal legislation;
- Experience working with Alberta Provincial Statutes, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement or the Traffic Safety Act would be an asset;
- Ability and willingness to perform the duties of a Community Peace Officer, Business Licence Inspector, Animal Control Officer and Bylaw Enforcement Officer under emergency conditions and in all types of weather conditions;
- Ability to relate professionally and courteously to co-workers, fellow law enforcement officers and members of the public;
- Ability to handle potential conflict situations, deal with stressful situations and react with good judgment, diplomacy and tact;
- Ability to hold confidential matters in strict confidence;
- Proficient reading and writing skills;
- Ability to problem solve with little or no direction;
- Ability to use personal discretion in decision-making;
- Exceptional oral communication skills, including public speaking; and,
- Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills and work independently with minimal supervision.
Compensation & Benefits:
- The City of Brooks offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with this position falling within the scope of the Collective Agreement between the City of Brooks and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1032.
- This is a permanent full-time position. The Collective Agreement, including wages, can be found online at www.brooks.ca.
- Additionally, you will receive a free family membership to the JBS Canada Centre during your term of employment.
A clean criminal records check, including a vulnerable sector check and proof of education, will be required before an offer of employment is presented to the successful candidate.
The City of Brooks thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The City of Brooks is an equal opportunity employer that recruits, trains, pays, and promotes employees fairly and equally regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, age, or physical status.
