Director, Law Enforcement, Standards & Audits

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Law Enforcement and Oversight Branch, as the Director, you hold a critical leadership role overseeing six distinct program areas: the Peace Officer, Security Services and Body Armour Control Programs, Policing Standards and Audits, Automated Traffic Enforcement, Breath Tech Coordination, and the Office of the Sheriff  - Civil Enforcement. These programs span a wide range of law enforcement functions, from regulatory oversight and standards development to operational coordination and civil enforcement. That said, you will be responsible for ensuring that each program operates in alignment with legislative mandates, public safety objectives, and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities include:

•    Ensures all Alberta police services are compliant with the Provincial Policing Standards and associated Guidelines.
•    Establish priorities and facilitate research and ongoing development in support of the Provincial Policing Standards and associated Guidelines as well as Alberta's Breath Testing Program identified by internal means and/or external stakeholders.
•    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external stakeholders such as senior police executives, senior executives with provincial oversight bodies and municipalities.
•    provide direction and oversight to the Security Services and Investigators and Body Armour Control Programs.
•    Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Peace Officer Program.

In total, this position is responsible for six provincial programs. Additionally, this position has been designated by the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Registrar for both the Security Services and Investigators Program and the Body Armour Control Program. The role of the Registrar is to protect the public interest and ensure that both program areas produce effective and appropriate enforcement exercised in accordance with existing legislative and policy frameworks. 

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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.

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field, supplemented by seven (7) years of police or law enforcement environment experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis. 

Please note that a minimum of four (4) years of experience leading a team in a managerial and/or supervisory role is required.

The following are considered assest for this role:

•    Extensive knowledge of the Criminal Code, Police Act, Peace Officer Act, Security Services and Investigators Act, Body Armour Control Act and Traffic Safety Act.
•    Extensive knowledge of municipal policing, First Nations Policing, provincial policing, supplementary law enforcement and security industry in Alberta.
•    Experience and knowledge of audits and compliance programs.
•    Knowledge of Alberta Provincial Policing Standards and associated Guidelines

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 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, as it is a requirement of some job responsibilities. Successful candidates must have and maintain a valid Class 5 Drivers License.

Please note that final candidates will also be asked to undergo a criminal records 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
•     Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
•    Leadership and mentorship programs