Community Patrol Officer

  • Langford
  • City Of Langford

Community Patrol Officer : The City of Langford Community Safety and Municipal Enforcement Department is seeking up to three (3) self-starting individuals to fill an important public safety and patrol position as Community Patrol Officers (CPO). As a CPO, you will serve as a front-line field contact with the public through the patrol and monitoring of City public places with a focus on diplomacy, providing public education as well as enforcement of City bylaws where needed.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to :

  • Collaborate with other regulatory and safety agencies such as the RCMP and Fire Rescue to assist in emergency situations, and perform traffic and crowd control as required
  • Regularly patrol Park sites, Trail networks and other public spaces, working in all weather conditions and in various terrains - most often on bicycle or on foot
  • Investigate complaints and incidents with a goal to resolve recurring offences
  • Maintain notes and data, and prepare and deliver written and verbal reports

Qualifications for this position include :

  • Completed (or enrolled in) law and law enforcement-based studies, such as JIBC Investigative Skills, Criminology Program Studies, Province of BC A/R/Cst Training, or RMO training
  • Previous documented and related experience in successfully enforcing bylaws and regulations
  • Superior communication (verbal and written), and customer service skills with ability to effectively deal with and resolve conflicts including those that may involve physical aggression of others
  • Knowledge of and ability to use various computer word processing, programs and databases
  • Physically fit and able to perform manual outdoor work in all types of weather conditions
  • Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and OFA Level 1 First Aid certification

These are temporary, full-time positions with hours set to meet operational needs including nights, weekends and holidays. The hourly rate is $33.20 to $36.88 per hour plus 13% in lieu of benefits and vacation.

  • We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years