Animal Control Peace Officer – City of Edmonton

Job Title: Animal Control Peace Officer

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: Can you effectively blend compassion, confidence, and knowledge?
Are you ready to serve Edmonton’s rich diversity?Watch this video to learn more about what it takes to be a Peace Officer:Serving the public is not merely about enforcing regulations; it’s about embracing the honor and responsibility of making a positive impact in the City of Edmonton. As a proud public servant, you become a steward of leadership, contributing to a more inclusive, respectful, and service-oriented environment.Edmonton’s Animal Control Peace Officers facilitate responsible pet ownership through community engagement, ensuring pets positively contribute to the overall well-being of the city.Utilizing their law enforcement expertise, these officers establish community relationships, navigate difficult situations, and champion animal welfare. Their dedication to public safety, animal well-being, and community education makes this a fulfilling career path.To learn more, visit our website:What will you do?

• Respond to officer-initiated and publicly reported incidents using sound judgment and decision-making
• Conduct detailed investigations of alleged Municipal bylaw and Provincial Regulation violations
• Apply law enforcement practices appropriately and respectfully under minimal supervision
• Prepare reports and correspondence as required
• Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholder agencies
• Work in physically demanding and sometimes dangerous environments
• Handling and care of a broad range of domestic animals and wildlife
• Proactively patrol City parks and public spaces to ensure responsible pet ownership
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Diploma related to Police Studies, Security, Criminology or a related field with a minimum 3 years of strong customer service experience and a minimum 1 year of diverse law enforcement including security, bylaw enforcement, provincial law enforcement or a related area experience is required; Or
• Completion of Grade 12 and a minimum of 5 years of enforcement experience in a recognized law enforcement environment; or
• Must have been a serving Police Officer in Canada within the last 5 years, or employed as a Peace Officer level I within Alberta for at least 2 years

Assets:

• Strategic De-escalation program
• Experience working or volunteering in your community or with racialized people and other equity seeking groups
• Knowledge of another language
• Knowledge of or training in harm reduction, anti-racism, Indigenous awareness and GBA+
• Experience in Animal handling

Skills required for success:

• Professional knowledge of the Community Peace Officer Program, provincial requirements and standards
• Knowledge of City of Edmonton policies, procedures, and law
• Knowledge of operational and tactical planning
• Knowledge and experience working with diverse communities
• Demonstrated understanding of racism and discrimination as it pertains to law enforcement, and how bias can influence behaviour and decisions
• Knowledge and practical application of conflict resolution skills; analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• 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
• Excellent team player with the ability to contribute to a high performing team
• A proven ability to work well within a unionized workforce

Conditions of employment:

• 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 the Municipal Bylaw Officer appointment
• Must be able to obtain or have successfully completed the Physical Abilities Readiness Evaluation (P.A.R.E.) prior to employment
• Intermediate First Aid CPR-C and AED certifications prior to employment
• Hire is depended upon a Police Information check including the vulnerable sector satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver’s permit is a requirement of this position
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (

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

• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in physically demanding and sometimes dangerous environments
• Must be able to work independently on confidential and complex issues
• Ability to work outdoors under various weather and environmental conditions
• Evening and weekend availability is required
• On-call services provided after business hours is required

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 benefits1 Permanent Full-time positionHours of Work: 40 hours per week, evening and weekend availability is requiredSalary: $37.181 – $42.587 (Hourly); $77,633.930 – $88,921.660 (Annually)Talent Acquisition Consultant: PC/SGEdmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

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