Investigator - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 44084

Ministry:
Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Permanent

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
June 19, 2023

Classification:
Program Services 3 Market Adjustment / 023PSAMA

About Us:

Role:

Are you interested in a position that is challenging, rewarding and focused on ensuring regulatory compliance and support of high professional standards for law enforcement-based services in Alberta? Then look no further as we have an exciting opportunity for you

Reporting to the Investigator Team Lead, you will undertake investigations pursuant to the Public Security Peace Office Program and Peace Officer Act, and the Security Services and Investigators Act (SSIA).

You will work with stakeholders to provide oversight, direction, and advice to ensure that effective government oversight of these programs is exercised.

Your key responsibilities will include:
Conducting professional standards and criminal background checks on applicants, investigations and appeal investigations in relation to public complaints and employer identified code of conduct and policy violations;

Conducting compliance audits on licensed private investigator and security guard agencies (SSIA) and peace officer (PO) agencies, as well as site visits throughout Alberta;
Advising and supporting the agencies participating under the legislation;
Auditing registered business to ensure their complying under the SSIA;
Review of complaints from license business or authorized employers under the code of conduct;
Auditing all Municipal Police Services who utilize Police photo radar

As this role works closely with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, you must have the ability to establish, foster and maintain professional working relationships.

You have strong time management and organizational skills in order to meet the required timelines. You demonstrate strong decision making abilities based on sound judgement and fairness. You are able to adapt both your verbal and written communication to fit the needs of your audience.

Qualifications:

A university degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement or related field plus two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience.

A minimum of least two (2) years of conducting investigations (such as, but not limited to criminal and/or regulatory) is also required.

Preference will be given to those with the following:

Experience in law enforcement
Experience conducting interviews with witnesses and/or suspects
Experience composing analytical legal correspondence and/or reports
Experience interpreting legislation, policy and/or procedures
Experience conducting audits for compliance
Working knowledge of the Criminal Code, Peace Officer Act, Body Armour Control Act, Security Services and Investigators Act and the 2021 Automated Traffic Enforcement Technology Guideline.

Equivalencies will be considered based on the following:1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

APS Competencies:

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.

We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
You formulate decisions based on facts.

While considering client perspectives, dynamics and emotions, you research, verify, analyze, and reconcile relevant data and information from a variety of sources to gather pertinent facts, identify issues, and draw conclusions to determine an appropriate course of action.

DEVELOP NETWORKS
You proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with a large and diverse stakeholder group.

You communicate effectively, by educating stakeholders on legislative requirements, as well as providing and obtaining information of a complex, technical or sensitive nature, both verbally and in writing.

Communication must be clear, logical, concise, and complete, while maintaining confidentiality.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS
You approach the investigation of complaints in a timely manner, and within legislative requirements. You also acknowledge organizational expectations and goals focused on client service excellence.

AGILITY

You have a strong ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing priorities, while maintaining resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively working in a changing environment.

Salary:

$2,588.06 to $3,397.76 bi-weekly ($67,548 - $88,682 per year)

Notes:

This is a permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This position will entail some travel to various locations within Alberta, a