Community Standards Peace Officer Sergeant

Job title:

Community Standards Peace Officer Sergeant

Company

City of Edmonton

Job description

As a Peace Officer Sergeant, you will oversee an operational unit within the Peace Officer Section. Using your strong leadership skills you will be responsible for building, coaching and mentoring a high performing team of Peace Officers who provide investigative and enforcement services to the general public, industry, and City Departments, which all contributes to a safer Edmonton. Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style.What will you do?

• Oversee operational deployment by leading, coaching, mentoring and supervising field staff. This includes hiring, training, conducting regular performance appraisals and assisting with disciplinary action when required
• Schedule staff covering 11-21 hours a day and 365 days a year
• Provide input on performance measures, policy development, enforcement measures, and staffing levels to meet operational demands
• Oversee the application and enforcement by frontline staff of Municipal, Provincial or Federal Laws (limited) Monitor communications and maintain awareness through dispatch of street level deployments to ensure appropriate and timely response levels meet established guidelines
• Address customer concerns for investigation and resolution, or re-direct for appropriate follow-up
• Ensure orientations and training records are up to date, consistent, and stored appropriately
• Be a resource to staff regarding safety and enforcement direction/discretion
• Respond to general complaints and conduct patrols when required in accordance with enforcement of Municipal bylaws, Provincial Acts and Federal Legislation (limited)
• Assist with coordinating education programs; identify gaps and work to overcome them Identify and train staff to assist with education programs for schools
• Assist with policy and procedure development and work to ensure that best practices for safety and security are followed
• Lead operational planning while working in conjunction with other team leaders
• Provide field presence to supplement staffing when necessary Initiate and create projects as required with the assistance of Branch leadership
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Diploma related to Conservation Enforcement, Law Enforcement, Security or Criminology or equivalent; additional supervisory course work is required
• Minimum 5 years of customer service experience
• Minimum 3 years of diverse law enforcement experience
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in a law enforcement role
• Must possess the Provincial Community Peace Officer I designation or equivalent with completion of the Community Peace Officer Induction Program – CPOIP
• 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)
• Strong supervisory, leadership, mentorship, and change & project management skills
• Knowledge of safe work practices and Occupational Health and Safety
• Excellent communication, organization, prioritization, and time management skills

Assets:

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

Skills required for success:

• Demonstrated understanding and effectiveness building and supervising high performing teams
• Professional knowledge of the Peace Officer Program, applicable legislation, provincial requirements and standards
• Demonstrated skill and experience interpreting and applying various levels of legislation
• Proven ability to work effectively in a highly ambiguous, dynamic, and demanding day-to-day environment
• Must be able to work independently on confidential, sensitive, and complex issues
• Demonstrated understanding of racism and discrimination as it pertains to law enforcement, and how bias can influence behaviour and decisions
• Knowledge of operational and tactical planning, communication, and good computer literacy
• Ability to establish and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (

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

• Alignment with the goals of the

( )Conditions of Employment:

• 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
• Possession of valid Standard First Aid and Basic CPR Certificates

Work Environment:

• Shift work requirements including evenings, weekends, occasional overnights and statutory holidays as 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 benefitsUp to 1 permanent full-time positionHours of Work: 40 hours per weekSalary Range: $46.393 (Hourly); $96,868.580 (Annually)Talent Acquisition Consultant: PC/SBEdmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Expected salary

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 22:17:04 GMT

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