Peace Officer Sergeant-City of Edmonton

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As a Peace Officer Sergeant, you will oversee an operational unit within the Community Standards Branch specifically working in the Animal Control and Park Ranger Peace Officer section - Animal Control Peace Officer Area. 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 contribute 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. With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

Lead, coach, mentor and supervise field staff while overseeing operational management. This includes hiring, training, conducting regular performance appraisals and providing disciplinary action when required
Build a respectful workplace culture, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness on your team
Schedule staff covering 18-20 hours a day and 365 days a year
Provide input on performance measures, policy development, enforcement measures and staffing levels to meet operational demands with consideration for inclusiveness
Oversee frontline staff who apply and enforce 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 for authorities under Municipal bylaws, Provincial Acts and Federal Legislation (limited)
Coordinate education programs; identify gaps in programs 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; Ensure that an equity lens such as GBA+ or Anti-racism is included
Build and maintain positive relationships with Edmonton’s diverse communities, the public, and internal and external stakeholders
Provide field presence to supplement staffing when necessary
Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications

Completion of a Diploma in Conservation Enforcement, Law Enforcement, Criminology or equivalent discipline from a recognized college; 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 related supervisory capacity
Must possess the Provincial Community Peace Officer I designation with completion of the Community Peace Officer Induction Program - CPOIP
Excellent knowledge of and demonstrated results in the effective application of a uniformed enforcement unit
Demonstrated understanding and effectiveness building, and supervising high performing teams
Professional knowledge of the Peace Officer Program, applicable legislation, provincial requirements and standards including sound knowledge of the municipal bylaws related to this environment, particularly the Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw with the ability to interpret, quote, and defend bylaw requirements
Demonstrated skill and experience interpreting and applying various levels of legislation
Proven ability to work independently and effectively on confidential, sensitive and complex issues in a highly ambiguous, dynamic and demanding day-to-day environment
Excellent supervisory, leadership, mentorship and change management skills required
Skilled in exercising good tact and sound judgement when dealing with difficult situations, and recognize and react appropriately to dangerous situations
Knowledge of safe work practices is required
Knowledge of operational and tactical planning, communication and good computer literacy
Ability to establish and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships
Excellent communication, organization, prioritization and time management skills are required
Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or provincial equivalent) and eligible to obtain and maintain a City Driver’s permit
Possession of valid Standard First Aid and Basic CPR certificates
Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
Demonstrated understanding of building and supervising respectful, inclusive and high performing teams with strong supervisory, leadership, mentorship, problem solving, conflict resolution and change management skills
Knowledge and experience working with diverse communities
Experience working with Indigenous communities would be considered an asset
Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
Demonstrated understanding of racism and discrimination as it pertains to law enforcement, and how bias can influence behaviour and decisions
Excellent communication skills including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports, and communicate inclusively and respectfully with diverse community members.
Ability to use sound judgement and critical thinking to make decisions and recommendations in the absence of formal guidelines or procedures
Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
Applicants may be tested
Asset:

Experience with Animal Control Peace Officer programs
Experience handling animals in a similar environment
Experience working or volunteering in your community or with racialized people and other equity seeking groups
Experience leading projects or initiatives within multi-agency environments
Knowledge of another language
Knowledge of the Dangerous Dogs Act and Animal Protection Act, other Animal related Provincial Acts.
Knowledge of or training in harm reduction, anti-racism, Indigenous awareness and GBA+
The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca.

Up to 3 permanent full-time positions

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. You will be required to work various shifts - weekends and holidays included

Salary: $46.393 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: DS/JF

Classification Title: Corporate Security Peace Officer III (Team Leader)
Posting Date: Mar 15, 2024
Closing Date: Mar 29, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 3 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: Community Services
Work Location(s): Animal Care and Control Centre, 13550 - 163 Street Edmonton T5V 0B2

Apply Here:

https://recruitment.edmonton.ca/job/49116/Peace-Officer-Sergeant