CPO1 - Foothills County

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Under the general direction of the Manager of Enforcement Services, the Community
Peace Officer will be responsible for providing provincial statute and municipal bylaw
enforcement services within the County and any other contracted municipalities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required.
Provincial Statute Enforcement:
Enforce any provincial statue of a regulatory nature for which enforcement authority has
been granted, through the terms of a Peace Officer Appointment, including but not limited
to: Traffic Safety Act and Associated Regulations, Public Highways Development Act,
Provincial Offences Procedures Act, Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Act, Animal Protection Act,
Dangerous Dogs Act, Trespass to Premises Act, Petty Trespass Act, Environmental
Protection and Enhancement Act and Municipal Government Act.
Traffic Enforcement:
• Enforcement of private passenger and commercial vehicle traffic throughout the
municipality
• Patrol the County on a regular basis placing emphasis on general traffic
enforcement, axel weight enforcement and commercial vehicle safety
enforcement.
• Enforce road ban orders passed by Council.
• Investigate complaints, accidents and disputes and take appropriate action to
render assistance and enforce the laws that are within the Community Peace
Officer’s jurisdiction.
• Provide assistance and cooperation to all other County departments and other law
enforcement agencies in the performance of their duties.
• Issue provincial violation tickets to ensure appropriate penalties are imposed for
infractions of laws that are within the Community Peace Officer’s jurisdiction.
Job Description
Community Peace OfficerEffective Date: June 17, 2011
Revision Dates: Jan 2015bg/June 2015le/Aug 2019ah/Oct 2020le/May 2023le/Sept 2024hc
Animal Control:
• Enforcement of the Animal Protection and Dangerous Dogs Acts.
• Apprehension, transport and handling of dogs is required.
Other Provincial Statutes:
• Investigate and take appropriate action in relation to complaints received or officer
located contraventions of all provincial statutes documented on the Peace Officer
Appointment.
Municipal Bylaw Enforcement:
As a Bylaw Enforcement Officer, appointed pursuant to the Municipal Government Act,
responsible for the enforcement of municipal bylaws including but not limited to: Traffic
Safety Bylaw, Community Standards Bylaw, Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw, Dark Sky
Bylaw and Land Use Bylaw.
• Enforcement includes receiving complaints and inquiries, investigation of
complaints, advising responsible parties of infractions, seeking compliance through
education and/or providing direction and, when required, taking remedial and/or
enforcement action against the responsible parties.
• Investigate and take appropriate action, including the apprehension of dogs, in
relation to dog complaints.
• Assist in mediating neighbourhood disputes.
General Responsibilities:
• Ensure that all equipment and patrol vehicles are maintained properly.
• Maintain a safe working environment and report all safety concerns to direct
supervisor.
• Liaise with other Community Peace Officers, Bylaw Enforcement Officers, RCMP
and Provincial agencies as required.
• Provide to the Manager of Enforcement Services monthly, annual or other reports
as the Manager of Enforcement may require from time to time.
• Assist as required in the preparation of annual budgets for law enforcement
activities within the boundaries of the County, which are within the jurisdiction of
the Community Peace Officer.
• Provide effective public relations between the County and its residents in relation
to law enforcement including educational, promotional and safety programs and
provide information and/or assistance to the public relative to statutory or bylaw
inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Take the official oath as prescribed in the Peace Officer (Ministerial) Regulation AR
312/2006.Effective Date: June 17, 2011
Revision Dates: Jan 2015bg/June 2015le/Aug 2019ah/Oct 2020le/May 2023le/Sept 2024hc
Prosecutions:
• Investigate complaints thoroughly ensuring all proper documentation is prepared
/ gathered for all prosecutions, including the issuance / gathering of summons,
subpoenas, witness statements, court briefs, affidavits, etc.
• Provide assistance to others and related reports to the County’s solicitors and
insurers.
Qualifications/Education and/or Experience
• Minimum requirement is a High School Diploma plus a minimum of a 2-year
Diploma program in a Law Enforcement related field and/or extensive law
enforcement, peace officer or policing background.
• Must have or be able to pass an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance.
• Must have or be eligible for a Community Peace Officer 1 Appointment from
Alberta Justice and Solicitor General.
• Knowledge of general traffic enforcement, commercial vehicle enforcement,
applicable provincial statute legislation and court procedures is required.
• Knowledge of municipal bylaw enforcement, animal control practices and working
knowledge of Municipal Government Act and processes surrounding enforcement,
entering onto properties, seeking orders and the injunctive process would be an
asset.
• For new applicants who do not have a CPO Appointment for Foothills County, the
completion of the PARE physical abilities testing (or recognized equivalent), within
the past six (6) calendar months, with a time of 4 minutes 45 seconds or less.
• Full physical mobility with a good level of physical fitness.
• Prior experience in a courtroom setting is beneficial.
• Ability to appear before appeal boards and to provide in-depth case reports
associated to appeals of remedial and/or stop orders would be an asset.
• Experience utilizing software including Microsoft Office and Report Exec are assets.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:
• Preference may be given to applicants who have previously completed Community
Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP) training through Alberta Justice and
Solicitor General.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with with no more than the allowed demerits
according to County Policy.
• Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Certified / or able to obtain certification.
• On Highway Dangerous Goods Inspector.
• Commercial Vehicle Weight and Dimensions training / or able to obtain
certification.

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Closing Oct 11, 2024