Park Patrol Officer - Bylaw Enforcement
Req ID: 1325
Business Unit: Housing Planning and Protective Services
Division: Protective Services
Regular/ Auxiliary: Auxiliary; May 16- September 1, 2025 term. 14 positions available.
Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/J09
Rate of Pay: $32.49 - $34.66 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits
Hours of Work: 30 hours bi-weekly (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday) available for 4 positions. "As and when needed" available for 10 positions.
Posting Date: March 31, 2025
Closing Date: April 14, 2025
Summary
This position is responsible for conducting Parks patrols and achieving compliance with the Capital Regional District Parks Bylaw.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- With a focus of obtaining compliance through cooperation, conducts Park patrols to ensure that patrons are educated about and comply with the CRD Parks Bylaw. Uses enforcement action ; including use of force and arrests ; only when necessary and as outlined by CRD Policy.
- Contacts other agencies as required and outlined by policy/guidelines when encountering non-compliant patrons.
- Reports all serious events that occur while on shift immediately to the Chief Bylaw Officer and/or Senior Bylaw Officer.
- Prepares, completes and submits to the Chief Bylaw Officer and/or Senior Bylaw Officer Parks patrol reports for each shift
- Follows all policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of the CRD, including but not limited to: CRD bylaw policies, procedures and guidelines; CRD communications and media, human resources, legislative and administrative services, and financial services policies, procedures and guidelines; and related.
- Creates books of evidence and prosecutes disputed municipal ticket they have issued.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Additional Information
- Occupational First Aid Level 1 is preferred
Key Skills & Abilities
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong ability to obtain compliance through the use of tact, persuasive diplomacy and sound judgement.
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills and the ability to diffuse difficult situations.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong ability to prepare clear and concise written reports for the supervisor.
- Strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and SharePoint skills.
- Strong ability to perform a wide variety of activities in all types of weather conditions and terrain.
- Thorough knowledge of the CRD Parks bylaw.
Qualifications
- High School Graduation
- Bylaw enforcement and/or auxiliary or reserve constable training
- A minimum of 2 years' directly related experience
Certifications
- Acceptable criminal record check. The applicant/incumbent is required to undergo a criminal record check to work in this position and to report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment.
- Use of Force Certification
- ASP Expandable Baton Use
- OC Spray Use
- Valid BC Driver's Licence
- Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certification
APPLICATIONS
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click "Apply now" to submit your resume and covering letter online.
We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible.
The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.
