Public safety and enforcement careers
Creating a safer Calgary together
As a public safety and enforcement professional, you help keep people safe by maintaining order and protecting communities. You provide services ranging from law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency response to business continuity and recovery planning. Your work makes Calgary a safer place to live.
City of Calgary employees usually stay with The City for a long time: around 13 years of service on average. Want to know why? Learn more about our benefits, or view more career pathways.
We are hiring!
What you’ll do here
A career in public safety and enforcement can be challenging but very rewarding. These roles are important because they help keep people safe. Professionals respond to emergencies, teach safety, work with community groups, enforce city bylaws, and plan for recovery after emergencies. Careers include firefighting, law enforcement, and roles focused on community safety and crime prevention.
Below is a brief list of what professionals in these roles do:
- Investigate bylaw complaints and work with the community to solve problems.
- Improve safety on Calgary’s transit system and reduce social disorder.
- Partner with Calgary Police on projects that make communities safer.
You’ll work with a dedicated team to make a difference and help create a safe, vibrant city.
Why choose public safety and enforcement with The City?
Make an impact on people’s lives
In these roles, you help protect communities, save lives, and keep people safe every day.
Work safely with the right training and support
Safety is part of everything we do, from daily tasks to long-term plans. You’ll receive training in conflict resolution and mediation to help solve neighbourhood issues and improve life for residents.
Grow your career in a place that values your wellness
The City offers programs to support work-life balance, including family support services, wellness programs, and mental health resources.
Find your purpose
Our purpose is rooted in the communities we serve. We keep buildings and transit safe, care for pets and their owners, and support safe and welcoming neighbourhoods.
Careers you’ll find here
Whether you’re starting out or ready to take the next step, The City offers many opportunities in public safety and enforcement. These roles make a real difference in the community, including:
Fire Services
- Firefighters
- Community Safety Officers Fire Inspector
- Fire Training Officers
Bylaw Enforcement and Peace Officers
- Community Peace Officers
- Public Safety & Enforcement Officers
- Inspector or Sergeant
- Specialized roles include transit safety, public safety, vehicle-for-hire regulation, animal control for aggressive behaviour, and business safety.
Calgary Police Service
- Police Constable
- Crime Analyst
- Specialized roles include canine handlers, members of tactical teams, and investigators in units such as traffic or homicide.
Emergency Management
- Business Continuity & Recovery Planner
- Emergency Management Officer
Security Services
- Security Guard
- Investigator
Public Safety Communications
- 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Officer (ECO)
- 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Dispatcher
These roles are essential to our operations and often in high demand. If you’re ready to make a difference, explore current opportunities and apply today.