Bylaw and Community Safety Officer

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The Lax Kw’alaams Band has immediate openings for 2 full-time Bylaw and Community Safety Officers reporting to the Director of Housing. The successful candidates will maintain a high level of public safety and community harmony. You will maintain a visual presence across the community, ensure consistent monitoring and enforce compliance with all Band bylaws. You are expected to be self-motivated and self-directed and take the initiative in the tasks that need to be completed in a timely manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Preference will be given to candidates who have completed the Bylaw Compliance Enforcement and Investigative Skills. Training will also be provided as needed.
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 (or willing to complete within a set timeframe).
• 2-years related experience in bylaw enforcement or security is preferred but not required.
• A Valid BC driver’s license (class 4 or 5) with a clean driver abstract.
• Experience working with First Nations communities.
• Investigation and evidence gathering techniques. Training techniques and methods.
• Must be able to coordinate and conduct Public education and awareness programs concerning Bylaw and Safety programs.
• Prior experience with court processes and procedures is preferred, but not required.

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Conflict resolution skills; negotiations skills; stress and time management skills.
• General knowledge of criminal justice and/or bylaw enforcement; training is available.
• Effective verbal, written and listening communications skills. Ability to speak to large groups; public speaking skills, etc.
• Intermediate level computer skills – MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to deal effectively with people in difficult situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Physical ability to perform tasks for long periods in inclement weather.
• Positive attitude; reliable; highly motivated and able to work independently.

• Enforce the Band bylaws and provide public education and awareness programs and services to ensure the protection of residents, property and resources.
• Monitor community lands to ensure compliance with Bylaws (e.g., trespassing, animal control, etc.).
• Record and report complaints and infractions.
• Respond to residents’ inquiries and complaints regarding public safety, unauthorized access, animal control, etc.
• Investigate possible infractions and issue Notices of Infractions, where applicable.
• Maintain a daily written journal detailing patrol records, violation notices and all other activities.
• Compile data & prepare quarterly reports as needed and requested.
• Assist and participate in providing awareness, education and prevention workshops and meetings to the community (e.g., new residents, OHSC, Community Safety Committee, etc.).
• Liaise with other governmental, law enforcement and regulatory agencies, including RCMP, Health Centre, etc.
• Attend community events as required.
• Report to the RCMP any infractions of the Criminal Code where the arrest or other RCMP action is necessary.
• Provide educational workshops for community members on safe practices for skateboards, bikes, motor vehicles and boats.
• Collaborate with RCMP on Drug and Alcohol awareness events. Assist in the creation of new Bylaws.
• Perform all other tasks within the scope of the position, as assigned.