Community Development Officer

Community Peace Officer Level One

Inspectional / Regulatory / Enforcement
Reporting to the Peace Officer Sergeant, the Community Peace Officer is part of the overall Protective Services Department team working to promote public safety and community standards through education and enforcement of Yellowhead County bylaws and appointed provincial acts.
Provide effective patrols and investigation of all related complaints. Assist in the monitoring and physical security of county owned/controlled land and facilities.
Respond to public inquiries both in person, by telephone, and by email.
Assist the Peace Officer Sergeant in the development of bylaws, policy, budget preparation, the monitoring of expenditures, and the administration of records.
As a front-line county employee, act in a professional and ethical manner when interacting with the public, other agencies, and other county departments.
Attend training courses, within the county or outside, when required.
Ensure vehicles, equipment, and office spaces are clean and operationally ready.

Regarding land use enforcement, investigate issues related to unsightly premises, dangerous properties, illegal development, and decide on appropriate action to be taken.
Investigate and assist in resolving animal control complaints. This may involve the handling or capture of stray / vicious domestic animals and transport to a holding facility.

Animal Protection Act, Dangerous Dogs Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Forests Act, Forest and Prairie Protection Act, Fuel Tax Act, Gaming Liquor and Cannabis Act, Highways Development and Protection Act, Petty Trespass Act, Provincial Offences Procedure Act, Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act, Traffic Safety Act, and Trespass to Premises Act.
at schools and community events) and operate equipment such as mobile speed sign trailers.
Work with other federal, provincial, and municipal agencies to coordinate joint activities that promote safety in and around our communities.
On short notice, assist Yellowhead County Fire Department or other providers with assistance at emergency scenes and other potentially hazardous situations.
During municipal emergencies, such as wildfires, work with the county’s emergency management team providing initial and on-going support to affected communities (ex. door-to-door notification, assisting with evacuation operations, traffic control, community security).
Take part in emergency management training as well as activities such as mock evacuations.

High school diploma, post-secondary degree or diploma preferred.
Ability to obtain an appointment as a Community Peace Officer Level 1 through Government of Alberta
Must be able to attend and complete the Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP) approved by the Government of Alberta, has completed CPOIP course, or has completed an approved equivalent.
Posess a valid PARE, APREP, COPAT, or POPAT test result.
Experience and training in the enforcement of commercial vehicle weights and dimensions, transportation of dangerous goods, and CVSA inspector designation.
Experience in difficult customer service roles.
Experience with preparing and using Municipal Government Act orders to remedy issues.
Experience handling domestic animals.
Experience with public speaking.
Above average written, verbal, and computer skills.
Must be able to use an android phone for a variety of work tasks.
Possess, at minimum, a class 5 Alberta operator’s license or equivalent. Possession of class 1, 2, or 3 Alberta operator's license or equivalent preferred.
No criminal record
Minimum age of 18 years old

Position involves completing multiple demands including managing short- and long-term projects/files.
From a technical perspective, the incumbent must become fully familiar with municipal enforcement, bylaws, provincial acts, and the justice system.
From an interpersonal point of view, the incumbent deals with the general public and encounters difficult and stressful situations where law enforcement actions are required.
May be required to interact with diseased or vicious domestic animals.
The incumbent often works alone.
Significant travel around the county is required when performing fieldwork.
Work is divided approximately as 25% office work and 75% fieldwork.
Work shifts are a mix of days, evenings, and weekends. Overnight work may occur sporadically over a year.

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