Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Senior Community Peace Officer, the duties and responsibilities of the CPO include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ensures a high level of professionalism when dealing with the public and external contacts.
- Delivers CPO enforcement communications to the public in a calm, non-judgmental, unbiased, and friendly manner
- Responsible for enforcing all municipal bylaws and provincial statutes that are within authority of a Community Peace Officer appointment.
- Patrols municipal roadways to ensure compliance of the Traffic Safety Act and other Acts and Regulations according to Solicitor General appointment, as well as all County Bylaws:
- Enforces weight restrictions and infrastructure protection on municipal roads
- Inspects and ensures compliance of Road Use Agreements
- Maintains accurate records regarding issuance of violation tickets and summons by County CPO’s
- Develops and reviews the Traffic Management Plan to ensure proper implementation
- Patrols municipal roadways to prevent and detect violations and enforcement of Municipal Bylaws and select Provincial Statutes within the County
- Assists emergency services agencies, when request, by providing additional emergency response support, including traffic control during motor vehicle collisions
- Liaises with RCMP, Peace Officers from other municipalities, law enforcement officials, and emergency personnel for the purpose of carrying out the duties of this position
- Assists County staff on matters that may involve safety and security concerns
Investigations
- Thoroughly investigate inquires or complaints from the public and take appropriate action. Provide fair and equitable solutions for compliance and/or enforcement, and notify complainants of the outcome when applicable
- Prepare professional testimony in court and prepare/produce evidence to support prosecutions
- Document all incidents in approved enforcement reporting software (MRF Records Management, APIS, E-Ticketing) while utilizing databases (iNet/CPIC, ROADS, JOIN) in accordance with governing legislation, departmental policies, and established procedures
- Collect and store evidence in a manner that meets legislative requirements
- Prepare detailed reports, maintain accurate and organized records, and provide professional testimony in court to support prosecutions when required
Public Awareness and Education
- Work with the Brazeau County team to maintain positive public relations
- Participate in community relations, public education and safety, and crime prevention-related initiatives as assigned
- Contributes to planning and delivering public awareness events and initiatives on behalf of Community Services
- Animal Control
- Respond to complaints, apprehend animals, provide safe rescue and release of animals, educate public, answer inquires, complete detailed reports, transport animals, appear and testify in court, maintain files, and liaise with outside agencies as required
- Maintains positive working relationship with any/all animal control contractors as required
- Liaison with rescue groups; and local veterinary clinic regarding canine control and other areas of concern
Decision Making and Independence
- Makes quick and pertinent decisions based on knowledge of laws and regulations as they may deal with the public in confrontational situations and must use sound judgment to resolve them
- Works with a high degree of independence and is required to frequently communicate with the other Community Peace Officers and the Senior Community Peace Officer during shifts
- A high level of discretion and confidentiality is required
Administrative and Other Responsibilities
- Maintains all required CPO certification requirements and proactively schedules training
- Adhere to all the Alberta Solicitor General’s Policies and Directives and follow documentation management accordingly for Solicitor General requirements, including audits
- Adhere to all guidelines and Policies set out by the Solicitor Generals Community Peace Officer Program and Brazeau County policies, along with staying current on legislative changes. Along with timely and organized documentation management that meets Solicitor General requirements, including audits
- Responsible for completing CPO-related documentation
- May be required to provide coverage for the Senior Community Peace Officer during extended absences.
- Accountable for the work group’s compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Codes and actively leads and participates in the County’s Health, Safety and Wellness Program
- Undertakes any other reasonable duty, commensurate with the classification and responsibility of the position, across the department to meet service priorities and business continuity requirements.
- May be required to participate and support Brazeau County’s emergency management team and incident management team during an incident or event.
- Issues with significant impact are referred to the Senior Community Officer for decision in liaison with the Director of Community Services or designate as required
- Provides information to the Senior CPO of the needs as identified during the course of regular duties, which would improve or enhance applicable County enforcement bylaws.
