Alberta Crown Prosecution Service, Security Manager

Role Responsibilities

Are You a Champion of Security, Committed to Protecting Legal Professionals and Justice? Reporting to the Director, Workforce Planning, in the Operations & Strategic Services Office (OSSO) generally and to the ADM, Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) on divisional matters, this position is required to ensure ACPS security interests are maintained and to provide expertise, vision and direction to maintain a suitable level of security for the ACPS. In order to remain proficient, crown prosecutors and staff must be able to execute their duties without trepidation, threats or acts of intimidation. The mere perception of ineffective security could negatively impact the integrity of a criminal prosecution and the administration of justice.

In this role you will be a leader in the following:

· Ensure compliance with ACPS security protocols.

· Chair the Intimidation of Justice Official SCOPE sub-committee.

· Oversee the JOIN flagging program.

· Provide security education and facilitate training.

· Coordinate with law enforcement and Sheriffs Branch on security matters.

· Collaborate with Provincial and Federal agencies on security issues.

· Develop and implement preventative security strategies.

· Conduct physical security assessments to ensure personal safety.

· Manage information tracking and maintain confidentiality of ACPS data.

· Lead investigations, and threat assessments.

This position will participate in workplace inspections and take appropriate action to deal with any security issues; respond to and investigate concerns and complaints that are related to security and safety of ACPS staff; and participate in the investigation of injuries and accidents related to the safety and security of ACPS staff.

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APS Competencies

· Agility - Must be able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience, and work effectively in changing environments.

· Drive for Results - Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.

· Develop Self and Others – Desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of self and others.

· Build Collaborative Environments - Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

· Develop Networks – Proactively builds networks, connects, and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

· Systems Thinking – Understands how work contributes to the achievement of departmental goals. Anticipates changes in own area based on activities in other areas.

· Creative Problem Solving – Have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competencymodel.pdf

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (e.g., Law Enforcement, Criminal Investigations, Crime Prevention, Security Operations). plus a minimum of 6 years of combined experience in one or more of the following areas: Law Enforcement, Criminal Investigations, Crime Prevention, Security Operations

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Preference will be given to candidates with 10 years of relevant experience.

Required:

· Valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers Licence

· Must be eligible to obtain Peace Officer Status through the Peace Officer Program.

Assets:

· Leadership role serving on an investigative team, operational or emergency planning team.

· Provider/facilitator of educational training and instruction on crime prevention, safety planning and security.

· Assessor/auditor of security requirements for victims, witnesses, or in a public sector environment.

· Occupational Health and Safety Training related to workplace security and/or residential security is preferred.

· Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certificate is preferred, training is acceptable.

· Threat Assessment/Risk Mitigation Training such as HCR-20 or other structured judgement tools is preferred.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

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

Location:  John E. Brownlee Building, Edmonton

Hours of Work:  36.25 Hours per week.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a Security Screening. 

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 has 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.

· Leadership and mentorship programs.