ESTEVAN — The Estevan Police Service recently found its new bylaw enforcement officer.
Anna Volmer was sworn in and started the new position with the EPS on Sept. 26, following the departure of previous bylaw officer Morgan Prentice.
"Today we got to say thank you and wish our bylaw officer, special constable Morgan Prentice, a fond farewell as she moves on to new opportunities. Thank you for your service to the City of Estevan," said EPS on its social media on Sept. 28.
Volmer, who hails from Germany, has been calling Estevan home for 15 years. She said it feels great to start with the EPS and she was "super excited" about the new opportunities.
"I have no background in bylaw or working with the police, but I'm very much looking forward to a new career path with new challenges, opportunities and growth," Volmer said.
She saw the EPS job posting and thought it could be a great fit for her, so she put in her application. She said the process was pretty intense. She had to demonstrate good judgement and good communication skills, as well as good observation and problem-solving skills.
Volmer moved to Estevan when Energy City had a lot of job vacancies. So Volmer chose to try to help fill the void.
"I came here for work. And this is where I stayed. I love this town. And I'm happy here. This is where I want to stay," Volmer said, adding that ever since she moved to Estevan from Germany, she's never lived anywhere else in Canada.
She used to have her photography business, which, unfortunately, didn't make it through the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to that she also had several jobs in graphic design, including working for the Estevan Mercury at one time. And while law enforcement is completely new for her, she believes the job will be a good fit.
"I always look for more possibilities and new opportunities and challenges. I'm pretty versatile. I adapt well and fast. So for me, this is very exciting and I'm looking forward to my new opportunities and challenges with the police," Volmer said.
In her new job, she will be responsible for investigating and taking action on complaints, educating Estevan residents about current bylaws, enforcing traffic, property maintenance and animal bylaws, as well as taking care of strays and animals at large and much more.
Volmer will be the sole bylaw officer for Estevan.
"It's a lot [of work], but I'm looking forward to that. Actually, I like to keep busy. And the more people know about the bylaws, the better," Volmer said.
"I love working with and for the people. And I hope to be of good service for the city and its residents."
