Description
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
- 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.
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
- 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.
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma plus a two-year diploma in a law enforcement-related field and/or extensive law enforcement, policing, or peace officer 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Salary & Benefits
Foothills County offers a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan and superior group insurance benefits.
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18 Dec, 2025
