Use of Force Training Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

The Training Academy (TA) promotes excellence through training and continual professional development by establishing training standards, and in partnership with stakeholders, facilitating the delivery of evidence-based curriculum. The TA is responsible for design, development and delivery of induction training programs to peace officers in Alberta.

As the Use of Force Training Coordinator you will guide the development, modification, and delivery of complex and highly specialized training programs for a variety of stakeholders. You will work in conjunction with the PSES Training Academy (TA) Management and PSES Divisional Operational Branches to ensure training programs meet the certification standards of the Correctional Services Division and the Peace Officer Program.

As a Team Lead coordinating the activities of Use of Force Instructors from across the divisions, the Use of Force Training Coordinator must be aware of and understand operational requirements of the TA and also those of the PSES operational center’s/branches and associated stakeholders. A constant focus on professionalism and the safety of PSES personnel in any training capacity is paramount. The Use of Force Training Coordinator will ensure all course curricula reflect best practices and defined course standards, as well as undertake ongoing revisions needed to address evolving operational requirements.

The Use of Force Training Coordinator is also responsible for the integration of Use of Force training and learning objectives with other specialized training areas (EVOC, firearms, legal, strategic communication). Demonstrating systems thinking, the incumbent will provide subject matter expertise to identify where and how use of force training fits with other aspects of training and will provide mentoring to staff to share this knowledge.

Working within applicable legislation, policies, and procedures, the Criminal Code, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and all provincial and federal statutes, the Use of Force Training Coordinator exercises authority as a Peace Officer (Sheriff, Fish and Wildlife Officer, Parks Conservation Officer, Commercial Vehicles Officer) under the Alberta Peace Officer Act. The Use of Force Training Coordinator will be an active member of the Use of Force committee to ensure best practices maintained throughout the Ministry.

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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.

Systems Thinking: You consider the inter-relationships among different aspects of an approach including how they relate to other programs or areas.

Creative Problem Solving: You assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solution.

Agility: You anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Drive for Results: You identify underlying causes for success or lack of success which may or may not involve self and takes action to ensure future success.

Develop Networks: You proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Build Collaborative Environments: You lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Develop Self and Others: You reflect and understand your own and your direct reports’ areas of strengths and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

Required:

• University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience.
• Completion of a law enforcement induction training program from a recognized institution or agency (GOA Training Academy, Ontario Police College, Edmonton Police Service, etc.)
  
  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.
  
  Assets and Preferences:
• Current Training Academy or related instructor qualifications (Essential Facilitations, Control Tactics, Firearms, EVOC, First Aid, etc.).
• Experience in leadership roles/initiatives (Peer Support Program, Field Training Officer, etc.). 
• Formal training, education and experience instructing using adult learning principles.
• Qualified as a master instructor in control tactics and use of force and working experience as a Correctional Peace Officer, Sheriff, Fish and Wildlife Officer or Environmental Enforcement Officer or law enforcement operational experience.
  
  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 full time temporary – 2 years position located in Edmonton.

Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

Work Location: Alberta Training Academy, 1568 Hector Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6R 2Z4.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo 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 have 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.
Leadership and mentorship programs.