Staff Sergeant Recruitment

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Inspector, Recruitment and Engagement, the Staff Sergeant, Recruitment provides leadership and oversight for ASPS Recruitment operations. This position supervises operational personnel, coordinates daily activities and resources, manages performance and compliance, and ensures effective service delivery in accordance with legislation, Provincial Policing Standards, and ASPS policies. The role supports operational readiness, personnel development, and the continued growth of ASPS as an independent Crown corporation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Sergeants and operational personnel within the Recruitment section.
• Coordinate daily operations, staffing, workload distribution, and resource deployment.
• Monitor operational performance, service quality, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Conduct performance management, coaching, and professional development activities.
• Provide operational direction and decision-making support during complex situations.
• Manage reporting, documentation, and accountability requirements.
• Coordinate with internal units, Human Resources, and external partners as required.
• Support scheduling, resource allocation, and budget administration activities.
• Communicate operational priorities, updates, and organizational information to staff.
• Maintain operational readiness and promote professional standards and organizational values.

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:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Systems Thinking: Understands organizational priorities, emerging issues, and external influences affecting operations. Anticipates risks and opportunities and considers the broader impact of decisions on organizational outcomes.
  
  
• Drive for Results: Sets high standards of performance and accountability. Leads teams to achieve operational objectives while promoting continuous improvement and effective service delivery.
  
  
• Build Collaborative Environments: Creates a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing work environment. Supports teamwork, develops staff, and works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
  
  
• Develop Networks: Builds and maintains productive relationships with partners, stakeholders, and other agencies to support operational and organizational priorities.
  
  
• Agility: Demonstrates sound judgment in complex and evolving situations. Adapts to changing priorities, balances competing demands, and leads effectively through uncertainty.
  
  
• Creative Problem Solving: Analyzes complex issues, identifies risks and opportunities, and develops practical solutions that support operational effectiveness and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

A university degree in Human Resources, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Public Safety, or other related fields, plus six (7) years of experience in human resources, recruitment, or assessment/investigative role within a law enforcement environment and supervision.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• one year of experience for one year of education.

Candidates must be eligible for appointment as a Police Officer in the Province of Alberta in accordance with the Police Act (Alberta).

Requirements

• Eligible for appointment as a Police Officer in the Province of Alberta in accordance with the Police Act (Alberta).
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications and maintain fitness for duty.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License or equivalent.
• Knowledge of police officer authorities and legislative requirements.

Assets

• Knowledge of ASPS policies and operational procedures.
• Experience with progressive discipline and employee performance management.
• Experience with budget management and resource allocation.
• Experience leading operational teams and coordinating resources in a policing environment.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This position works Monday to Friday- 8:15am to 4:30pm

• Successful candidate must maintain mandatory training and recertification, including use-of-force qualifications, in accordance with Provincial Policing Standards and ASPS policy.
• Applicants will be subject to professional standards checks with their previous policing employer(s), enhanced background/security screening, and reference checks.

Please note a cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements and assets of the role is required.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.