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.
