The聽 Ministry of Justice and Attorney General provides a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan; promotes safe and secure communities; and provides legal and justice policy advice to government.
The Public Complaints Commission (PCC) is responsible for ensuring that both the public and police receive a fair and thorough investigation of complaints involving municipal police officers and special constables in Saskatchewan.
The PCC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual for the permanent full-time position of Director, Public Complaints Investigation Branch (PCIB). As Director of the PCIB, you will play an essential role in enhancing public confidence in policing and ensuring police accountability by overseeing timely and high-quality investigations into complaints involving Saskatchewan municipal police officers and special constables.聽Allegations of police misconduct are serious, and may involve Criminal Code allegations. The complexity of complaints requires extensive investigation. The PCC enhances public confidence by providing fair and impartial civilian oversight throughout the public complaint investigation process.
This position may be based out of either Regina or Saskatoon.
As the Director, you will:
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Ensure compliance with the investigative and review requirements of the public complaint process.
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Direct ongoing investigations and provide direction to investigators, including with respect to investigative techniques and legal and policy requirements related to investigations.
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Conduct comprehensive research on policy, personnel and/or operational procedures to ensure substantiated allegations of police misconduct are properly identified and appropriate action taken.
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Research and analyze procedures, laws, policies and regulations to ensure investigation and reviews are complete and聽follow-up on investigations to ensure timelines are met.
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Oversee the mediation process to ensure that informal resolution is appropriately applied by all municipal police services.
What you will need:
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Expertise in investigation processes related to policing functions.
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Expertise in relevant legislation;聽Criminal Code of Canada, The Police Act, 1990, Municipal Police Discipline Regulations.
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Experience with聽public sector budgeting, forecasting, accountability and decision making processes.
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Experience with聽business planning, accountability processes and risk management.
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Experience with聽human and information management resources.
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The ability to lead strategic initiatives and change management.
You will demonstrate:
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High ethical standards and integrity in order to produce unbiased work.
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The ability to be neutral and impartial so as to ensure the integrity of the investigative process along with the ability to function calmly under difficult circumstances and when dealing with conflict.
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Confidence in your investigative abilities to be able to effectively review investigations in to a wide range of incidents.
Typically, the knowledge, and experience required for success in this position would be obtained through 10 years of experience in public law enforcement with at least 5 years in a supervisory role. Experience in an investigative section such as major crimes, general investigation section, criminal investigations unit or a professional standards unit would be considered an asset.
What we offer:
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Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals.
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A competitive salary between $7,863 - $10,223 monthly, commensurate with experience.
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Comprehensive benefits package including pension.
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Vacation, scheduled days off (SDO), and other types of leave.
Applicants must clearly identify in their cover letter and resume where they have gained the knowledge and experience required for this position.
To be eligible for this opportunity, selected candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced security screening process and to obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. Background checks, including a review of previous law enforcement service history and disciplinary history, will be considered. The successful candidate must be eligible for appointment as a Special Constable pursuant to The Police Act, 1990 (SK).
The Government of Saskatchewan provides an environment that is committed to workplace diversity and upholds deep rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.