Bylaw Enforcement Officer: What is it and how to become one.
Have you ever wondered what Bylaw Officers actually do? You may think they just hand out parking tickets, but their job description encompasses a huge variety of different and very interesting duties.
Everyone is familiar with police officers who enforce criminal laws and are law enforcement professionals. However, there are other types of laws besides criminal laws that are enforced by other law enforcement professionals. One such example is a Bylaw Officer. In Canada, bylaws are created by local governments (cities, towns, etc.) and focus on laws including, but not limited to, property use, parking, traffic control, animal control, business licensing and regulations, weed control, zoning, sign, and noise.
Bylaw Officers are law enforcement personnel who help enforce municipality bylaws. Their responsibilities can vary widely from one municipality to another. In larger cities, they may enforce specific bylaws, while in smaller communities they may be responsible for a myriad of different duties. Bylaw officers can expect to make up to $45 per hour in British Columbia. To become a Bylaw Officer, you must be at least 19 years old or out of school for at least 1 year and complete a recognized bylaw course.
Focus College offers one of the fastest pathways to a career as a Bylaw Officer with our Bylaw Officer 1 and Bylaw Officer 2 courses. Each course is just 40 hours in length and you will be taught by top bylaw officers who have relevant experience in the field. You do not have to invest a lot of time and money to build a career with great employment opportunities. Classes can be taken online, in person, or a blend of both in our Kelowna or Surrey campuses. To learn more, contact an Admissions Officer today.
