It's not just about enforcing the rules. Being proud to serve the public and acting as a steward for leadership, you contribute to making a positive difference on the City of Edmonton. The Community Standards Peace Officers (CSPO) are responsible to carry out daily duties and responsibilities of the CSPO Unit, which provides investigation and enforcement services to the general public, industry and City Departments. All of this contributes to a safer Edmonton.
What will you do?
Deliver city wide Peace Officer and bylaw enforcement services as appointed
Conduct detailed investigations relating to public inquiries and officer initiated complaints and concerns
Interview and obtain statements from complainants, witnesses and defendants
Gather and prepare evidence from a variety of sources
Determine appropriate enforcement action; seek voluntary compliance or issue warnings or violation tickets
Be deployed as a resource to meet operational and special event requirements
Support Capital City Clean-Up, Transportation Services, City Hall, Churchill Square, Vehicle for Hire, business and community league initiatives, unsecured load enforcement and Traffic enforcement strategies
Conduct moving vehicle traffic stops in adherence to Section policy and the Provincial guidelines regarding the use of Emergency Vehicles for enforcing moving violations under the Traffic Safety Act
Establish and maintain accurate paper and electronic records and files
Prepare letters, reports and court documents; present evidence in court
Conduct mobile patrols to ensure adherence with legislation you are appointed to enforce
Act as a positive ambassador for the City of Edmonton
Other duties as assigned or required
Completion of Grade 12 and completion of a recognized Diploma related to Law Enforcement, Security or Criminology
A minimum 3 years of strong customer service experience is required
A minimum 1 year of diverse law enforcement experience is required, including security, bylaw enforcement, provincial law enforcement or a related area
Must possess or be able to obtain the Provincial Community Peace Officer I designation with completion of the Community Peace Officer Induction Program - CPOIP, as well as a Bylaw officer appointment
Must be able to obtain or have successfully completed the Physical Abilities Readiness Evaluation (P.A.R.E.) within 4 minutes and 45 seconds (4:45)
Assets:
Professional knowledge of the Community Peace Officer Area, provincial requirements and standards
Knowledge of City of Edmonton policies and procedures, law and the provincial Community Peace Officer Program
Knowledge of operational and tactical planning
Knowledge of MOVES, APIS, CPIC, Corporate Registries and other programs
Experience in conducting moving violation enforcement and uniformed enforcement, commercial vehicle inspection and enforcement
Completion of PSES accredited training in: Control Tactics, or verbal de-escalation
Skills required for success:
Ability to work in physically demanding and sometimes dangerous environments
Must be able to work independently on confidential and complex issues
Knowledge and practical application of dealing with difficult persons; strong analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must possess strong presentation and public speaking skills
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
Strong team player with the ability to contribute to a high performing team
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP and Google Suite
A proven ability to work well within a unionized workforce
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Alignment with the goals of the City Plan (https://bit.ly/3RZcCaA)
Conditions of Employment:
Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position
Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
Hire is dependent on Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
Candidates are required to complete a pre-employment the Physical Ability Requirement Evaluation (PARE) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. This is administered by the City of Edmonton's certified PARE evaluators. This test is provided without charge, and the certificate will be retained by the City
Obtain and retain the Provincial Community Peace Officer I Designation and associated peace officer certifications per the Program requirements
Obtain and retain bylaw enforcement officer status
Applicants may be tested
Work Environment:
Shift work requirements -Evening and weekend availability is required. Must be able to work a variety of shifts
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.
Up to 1 permanent full-time position
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $39.445 - $45.180 (Hourly); $82,361.160 - $94,335.840 Annually
Talent Acquisition Consultant: PC/MM
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