ASIRT Civilian Investigator

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

5d•CA$87,736 - CA$115,594•Onsite

About The Position

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is an integrated investigative unit of civilian investigators and seconded police officers responsible for the effective, independent, and objective investigation of incidents where serious injury or death of a person may have been caused by a police officer and serious or sensitive allegations of police misconduct. This small, specialized team of investigators is led by a civilian Executive Director.ASIRT’s mandate encompasses the investigation of any potential conduct, including sexual assault, obstruction of justice, perjury, breach of trust, theft, fraud, trafficking in controlled substances, criminal negligence causing death etc. As one of the broadest mandates in the country, investigations are both challenging and increasingly complex.For more information regarding ASIRT, please visit our website: About ASIRT | Alberta.ca

Requirements

University Degree in a related field (Criminology, Law and Society, Police Studies, Sociology etc.) combined with at least six (6) years of investigative experience in a law enforcement field such as policing and investigations.
A diploma or certificate in a related field with at least eight (8) years investigative experience will also be considered.
Equivalencies may be considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience; or one year of experience for one year of education.
Ability to obtain Peace Officer appointment under the Alberta Police Act, including fitness and firearms qualification.
Ability to obtain Federal designation of Enhanced Reliability security clearance.
A valid class 5 Drivers license is required.
Must be eligible for a Peace Officer appointment in Alberta.

Nice To Haves

Ability to employ advanced investigative techniques.
Possess a solid foundation in project-based investigations and have a comprehensive understanding of major case management principles and electronic major case management.
Experience in the investigation of major and/or complex crimes including homicide, organized crimes, Sexual assault, and/or breach of trust.
Experience in drafting documents in support of applications for the various forms of judicial authorizations.

Responsibilities

Investigating assigned incidents under s. 43.2 (1) of the Alberta Police Act, including incidents involving serious injury or death of any person that may have resulted from the actions of a police officer, or complaints that are made alleging that serious injury to or the death of any person may have resulted from the actions of a police officer, or any matter of a serious or sensitive nature related to the actions of a police officer.
Provide supervision and direction to the support functions (surveillance, forensic scene examination) involved in the investigations.
Interpret and apply provisions of Federal and Provincial Statutes, the Police Act and Police Service Regulations as well as major case management practices in the investigation of incidents falling within ASIRT's mandate.
As required or directed, provides assistance to the Attorney General in the preparation of cases where charges are laid.
Appears as a witness and give evidence during trials, Fatality Inquiries, Law Enforcement Review Board or any other form of hearing.
Attends courses, seminars and related training sessions related to the duties of ASIRT.
Provides management with recommendations on the investigation of police criminal conduct issues and challenges.
Identifies issues and concerns with the implementation of ASIRT investigations and provides recommendations to management on potential solutions.
On-call 24/7 work, to respond to urgent incidents that occur at any hour of the day, including evenings, weekends and holidays.