Investigator

Government of Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Law Enforcement and Oversight Investigator to join their team in Calgary. This exciting role involves investigating complaints, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with various regulations. The ideal candidate will leverage their strong investigative and analytical skills to provide oversight and maintain professional relationships with external agencies. If you are passionate about law enforcement and committed to public service, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in your community while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Public Service Pension Plan

Professional Development Support

Positive Workplace Culture

Work-Life Balance

Leadership and Mentorship Programs

Qualifications

• University degree in Criminal Justice or related field required.
• Minimum of two years experience in investigations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints under various Acts.
• Conduct audits on licensed agencies for compliance.

Skills

Investigative Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Networking

Education

University Degree in Criminal Justice

Experience in Law Enforcement

Tools

Court Brief Preparation

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Law Enforcement and Oversight Investigator

Job Requisition ID: 70250

Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location: Calgary

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: May 9, 2025

Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment

Salary: $2,626.89 - $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,562– $90,012 /year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

For more information about the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services, please visit: Public Safety and Emergency Services | Alberta.ca

Role Responsibilities

Do you have a solid background in law enforcement and/or regulatory investigations? If so, the Law Enforcement and Oversight Branch has an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with exceptional investigative and auditing abilities!

You will investigate complaints alleging violations under the Security Services and Investigators Act , the Peace Officer Act and the Body Armour Control Act . You will also monitor and advise on public complaints and incidents, conduct field investigation and site visits, prepare written reports of the findings, and provide recommendations. Using your investigative skills, you will be required to provide an oversight function as it relates to appeals of public complaints against peace officers, excessive use of force allegations, and other serious incidents.

Using your excellent analytical skills, you will perform audits on licensed Security, Investigator, Locksmith and Peace Officer agencies to ensure compliance with the applicable Act and Regulations. For investigations or audits that involve legal action, you will prepare court briefs, liaise with Crown Prosecutors, and provide evidence in a court of law.

As the ideal candidate, you will put your superior communication skills to work in establishing and maintaining professional working relationships between the department and external agencies in order to develop rapport and share information. Working independently, you will use your significant initiative and judgment to accomplish objectives.

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 .

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following Competencies

• CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING: You formulate decisions based on facts. While considering client perspectives, dynamics and emotions, you research, verify, analyze, and reconcile relevant data and information from a variety of sources to gather pertinent facts, identify issues, and draw conclusions to determine an appropriate course of action.
• 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.
• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

A university degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement, or related field plus a minimum of two year experience conducting investigations in a law enforcement or regulatory environment is required for this position.

Equivalency

• Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year education for 1 year of experience,
• or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
  
  

Requirements Of This Position Include

• Must be eligible for Peace Officer appointment
• Valid Alberta driver's license (Class 5)
• Current driver's abstract
  
  

Preference Will Be Given To Those With The Following

• An investigative background with verifiable experience performing complex investigations and major case management.
• Plain clothes investigative experience in a Detective Unit or General Investigation Section.
  
  

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 requires extensive travel throughout the province.

Please be advised that final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a criminal records security screening and a professional standards 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
• 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
  
  

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles , for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Alysha Hendriksen at [e-mail] .