Job Description

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

Qualifications

• 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 (

) * Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

• Alignment with the goals of the

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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 . Learn more about our benefits .
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
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

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