Peace Officer, Community Safety

At The City of Calgary, employees thrive, courageous ideas come to life, and public service opens possibilities. If you are motivated by public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join our organization. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits.

We are the organization that serves the third most diverse city in Canada and one of the most livable cities in the world; a workplace committed to Truth and Reconciliation and fostering employee belonging.  We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds. Accommodation is available during the recruitment process, upon request. 
 

As a Community Peace Officer, you will educate citizens and encourage compliance with respect to municipal bylaws and provincial acts including the Community Standards Bylaw and the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw. Primary duties include: 

• Develop and maintain relationships with community leaders, special interest groups, and citizens to identify emerging issues and work collaboratively to reach successful and sustainable outcomes regarding areas of concern. 
• Proactively interact with citizens during patrols and community and special events. Provide information geared towards a positive citizen experience through engagement, education, and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external parties.
• Investigate and resolve bylaw complaints originating from the public, City Council and other business units. 
• Prepare file documentation, photograph scenes as necessary for evidence, conduct interviews and perform other related investigative functions.
• Attend Provincial Court as a Crown witness on violations and criminal matters as required.

Qualifications 

• A high school diploma or equivalency (e.g. GED or CAEC (Canadian Adult Education Credential)) with additional job-related coursework and at least 5 years of related experience with a focus on problem solving in a public safety or law enforcement profession or similar occupation with strong emphasis on public service and addressing community concerns, OR;
• A completed 1 year certificate and at least 3 years of experience as outlined above, OR;
• A completed 2 year diploma and at least 2 years of experience as outlined above.
• Preference will be given to applicants with previous Peace Officer experience.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending.
• The ability to hold the appointments of a Bylaw Enforcement Officer and Community Peace Officer Level 1.
• Current Standard First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level 'C', and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification. 
• Training and/or certification in conflict resolution, mediation or negotiation will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to mediate conflict situations with the public, the ability to build strong partnerships and trust within the community, and the ability to follow clearly defined policies and procedures.

 Working Conditions: This position is psychologically and physically demanding and requires direct contact with domestic animals. Pre-employment Requirements 

• Applicants must not have a criminal conviction for which a pardon has not been granted.
• An Enhanced Security Clearance (ESC) will be conducted. The ESC requires applicants to have resided in North America for at least 3 years.
• Applicants will complete a written communication proficiency test.
• Must obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit. 
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
• Applicants must meet the provincial standard on the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE), Correctional Officer Physical Aptitude Test (COPAT), Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT) or Alberta Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (APREP) physical fitness test prior to consideration.

Note: Successful candidates will be required to complete a comprehensive training program in order to hold a Community Peace Officer appointment.

For more information visit our Community Safety Peace Officers Careers webpage at:
Community Safety Peace Officers Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.   

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Emergency Management & Community Safety
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 14 Permanent
• Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $46.21 - 61.78 per hour
• Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
• Location: 2201 Portland Street SE
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: November 27, 2026
• Job ID: 315607