Investigator, Team Lead

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Peace Officer and Secuirity Services, this position will supervise the investigator/auditors in conducting enforcement and compliance activities pursuant to the Peace Officer Act (POA) and Regulations, the Security Services and Investigators Act (SSIA), the Body Armour Control Act and the Civil Enforcement Act. This position will carry on some investigative workload and provide operational oversight, direction, and advice to the investigation/audit team and stakeholders, to ensure that effective government oversight of these programs is exercised.
 
Key Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

•    Supervise and oversee a staff of six investigator/auditors located in Edmonton and Calgary and coordinate operational activities with administrative staff;
•    Assign and review all investigations, compliance audits and professional standards background checks for the peace officer and security programs to ensure they are completed in accordance with legislation and best practice;
•    Oversee the auditing of a agencies under the POA and SSIA for regulatory compliance;
•    Conduct investigations and audits as required or to assist investigator/auditors;
•    Monitor and review agency handling of the legislated public complaints processes;
•    Assign and monitor legislated request for review (appeal) processes;
•    Assign investigator/auditors to support the compliance activities for the Civil Enforcement Act and other law enforcement-related legislation, as required;
•    Maintain ongoing relationships with participating agencies and various stakeholders, both internal and external;
•    Identify issues and draft briefing notes to manager and Director of Law Enforcement on emerging issues and sensitive investigations;
•    Conduct performance assessments with direct reports, manage audit schedules and monitor staff while travelling for work; and
•    Assist with the development and maintenance of internal operational policy and practices.
 
As the Team Lead, you must have the ability to establish, foster and maintain professional working relationships; as this role works closely with program participants, governments, police services and other stakeholders in the public safety arena. You must also have strong time management and organizational skills in order for you to help your team meet required timelines. Lastly, it is critical that you demonstrate strong decision making abilities based on sound judgement and fairness, and that you can adapt both your verbal and written communication to fit the needs of your audience.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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

A university degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement, or a related field, plus four (4) years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Additional requirements for this role:

•    A minimum of two (2) or more years of experience in a supervisory role.
•    A minimum of two (2) years of conducting investigations (such as, but not limited to criminal and/or regulatory).
 
Preference will be given to those with the following: 

•    Experience in law enforcement or regulatory compliance.
•    Experience conducting code of conduct investigations.
•    Working knowledge of interpreting legislation, policy and/or procedures.
•    Experience conducting non-financial compliance audits.
•    Working knowledge of the Canadian Criminal Code, Peace Officer Act, Body Armour Control Act, Security Services and Investigators Act and the Civil Enforcement Act.

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, and must be able to obtain and hold an Alberta Peace Officer Appointment.

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
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.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