Park Patrol Officer - Bylaw Enforcement
Capital Regional District
Req ID:
1839
Division:
Protective Services
Regular/ Auxiliary:
Auxiliary; 10 positions available: 4 term positions from June 5th- September 7th, 2026. 6 positions for as and when needed.
Rate of Pay:
$34.87 - $37.16 per hour plus 15% in lieu of vacation and benefits
Hours of Work:
Term positions will be scheduled Friday- Monday from June 5th- September 7th, 2026. As and when needed positions will require Friday- Monday availability.
Posting Date: April 17, 2026
Closing Date: May 3, 2026
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
- Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, days and evenings, and on an as-and-when-required basis.
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 (preferred)
- ASP Expandable Baton Use
- OC Spray Use
- Valid BC Driver's Licence
- Basic First Aid (OFA 1)
