COMMUNITY PEACE OFFICER (CPO)

Full-time Permanent Employment
Competition #25-014-000
The Town of Ponoka is currently recruiting for a permanent full-time (1.0 FTE) Community Peace Officer in the Protective Services Department.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Peace Officer reports to the Manager of Protective Services, and will take daily direction from the CPO Sergeant. This position will support the work of the Town of Ponoka’s Protective Services Department, working closely with the other Town Departments as needed.
The CPO assists and works cooperatively with the RCMP, Fish and Wildlife, Parks, and other allied policing agencies, Municipal Area partners, internal municipal departments and the community. This position investigates bylaw complaints and disputes, and ensures appropriate resolutions either by fine, order or education.
The CPO patrols the community through shift work on a regular basis for enforcement, prevention, intervention, and education of any and all offences related to their appointment. The CPO also works with the community attending meetings, events, schools, Stampede, Senior residents and service and non- profit meetings and events.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education
High school graduation and must possess a College Diploma in Police and Justice Studies;
Appointed as a Community Peace Officer or the ability to be confirmed as one upon hire;
Completed all required training under the Alberta Peace Officer’s Act as outlined by the Solicitor General;
Successful Certified completion of the Physical Abilities Evaluation Test for Uniformed Officers (P.A.R.E), up to date certification in Baton and OC Spray;
Current documentation with respect to traffic stop courses (EVOC) and defensive weapons and tactics training with ongoing re-certification;
Experience
One to Three years of directly related experience;
Must have strong written and oral communications skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
Other
Clean Criminal Records Check and Enhanced Criminal Records Check through the RCMP
Valid Class 5 Drivers License and clean drivers abstract
First Aid, CPR;

• Provide liaison with Crime Stoppers, Crime Watch, Citizens on Patrol attending meetings and events;
• Work shifts and organizes time within the 30/30/30 model; provides foot and potential area off road patrol, keeps the Supervisor appraised of issues;
• Provides animal control services;
• Serves documents as required;
• Provide public education, various safety programs as assigned;
• Provide a liaison with the RCMP, and other policing entities;
• Provide a liaison with the Veterinary clinic/pound keeper and uphold all agreements;
• Provide administrative duties including documentation of complaints, education, be a member of the traffic advisory committee, (if assembled), court attendance, informal dispute resolution and form/by-law updates and research, liaison with the Provincial Traffic Liaison, and all other duties as assigned;
• Completing necessary investigations and related procedures;
• Recommend and draft policies as necessary and appropriate;
• Work with the community on proactive initiatives and programs to enhance the relationship.