COMMUNITY PEACE OFFICER

Job description

The Town of Stony Plain has a full-time permanent position available for a Community Peace Officer (CPO) Level I. Under the direction of the Peace Officer Supervisor, the CPO will be responsible for enforcing Town Bylaws, including Animal Control and Provincial Statutes for which they are empowered. They will respond to and investigate complaints, conduct vehicle, bike and foot patrols to ensure public compliance with various Town Bylaws and Provincial Statutes. The CPO will liaise with and assist the RCMP and other external agencies with public education and public safety. We are seeking a candidate who: Is committed to fair, consistent, and community-oriented enforcement practices Boasts excellent public relations and customer service skills, with the ability to build positive relationships within the community and within the Enforcement Services team Is familiar with municipal bylaw enforcement and animal control practices Has a general knowledge of traffic enforcement, commercial vehicle enforcement and applicable provincial statue legislation Is highly competent in exercising the use of discretion, tact and diplomacy in dealing with public complaints and inquiries Demonstrates the ability to make reasoned, compliance-based decisions, with the ability to solve problems using a variety of community focused solutions. Can work under demanding physical requirements and varying extreme weather conditions Please refer to the job description for complete details. Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent Minimum of two (2) years of practical experience Possess and/or qualify for a current CPO Level 1 appointment Current PARE certificate Current Defensive Tactics training Current OC certification Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Asset Qualifications: Diploma in law enforcement Law Enforcement Bicycle Training Radar and Laser certification Current Animal Control certification As a condition of employment, the candidate must provide a Driver’s Abstract and must be able to pass a comprehensive security clearance for access to the RCMP Detachment. A current RCMP clearance is preferred. What we do for you: Competitive compensation 100% employer-paid benefits package Local Authorities Pension Plan Childcare assistance Wellness allowance Trans Alta Tri Leisure corporate membership Professional development opportunities In-House Leadership Development Program Social Club Based on a 40-hour work week, the salary range for this position is $82,056 - $104,395 per annum. Successful candidates must be willing to work a rotational schedule comprising of days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays and must have the ability to meet the physical demands of this position. Please refer to the Physical Demands Analysis for more details. Deadline for Application Submission: Friday, September 18, 2026 The Town of Stony Plain will assess all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, or family status. We believe that the diversity of our staff serve as a strength and benefit to our community. The Town of Stony Plain is the local government authority responsible for planning and delivering municipal services in Stony Plain, a Canadian urban community of approximately 18,000 people on the traditional Indigenous lands of Treaty 6 peoples.