Professional Standards Investigator Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52646)

Description

This position is accountable for all aspects of complaint procedures, both internal and external for all of the peace officers within the Community Standards Branch. It ensures that all aspects of the complaint procedures/process are in compliance with the Peace Officer Act, the Peace Officer Ministerial Regulation, the FOIP act and all other legislation and associated policies.

This position is required to conduct complex investigations, conduct interviews, initiate dispute resolution, formulate unique solutions related to conflict, and review and report on transactional use of force incidents. This position engages in frequent contact and partnerships with external agencies including the Edmonton Police Service, the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services, as well as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as they address complaints or incident files (including discharge of weapons, death or grievous bodily harm, etc.).  This position will also process peace officer and bylaw officer appointments along with police and vulnerable sector screening checks.

What will you do?

• Conduct all aspects of the Professional Standards Unit's operations, including intake of complaints, conducting investigations, reporting findings, making recommendations, and determining when additional resources may be required, stakeholder engagement, etc.
• Provide direction and expertise 24/7 to emergent situations, including potential code of conduct breaches, conducts reputation management as needed, media stories, etc., where the City of Edmonton and/or the Peace Officer Sections could be at risk
• Keep up to date on industry best practices and collaborate with stakeholders for continuous improvement in professional standards
• Develop, review and support  policy and procedure updates as they relate to investigations, current administrative law and discipline
• Coordinate FOIP requests/inquiries for the Peace Officer Section including the receiving and processing of all FOIP requests and compiling required information, Posse, NICE radio recordings software, Email, CCTV video, etc.) and then forward to the requesting FOIP official
• Training -  Assist in developing, providing feedback, and delivering Officer education and training as required
• Process the peace officer and bylaw appointments for peace officers and review police and vulnerable sector screening checks
• Triage public complaints and internal investigations relating to officer conduct and determine the appropriate course of action. This review also includes determining if there are allegations of criminal misconduct; in which the investigator would refer those to the Police agency of jurisdiction
• Compile and present investigative documents such as, case file plans, interview plans, examination and analysis of force events, evidence summaries and investigative reports
• Ensure notifications and updates of the complaint process and potential findings of incidents are communicated to complainants
• Be responsible for the maintenance and records management of all incoming and assigned complaints of conduct investigations, ensuring the professional case management of all related investigative material in electronic and hardcopy files
• Other duties as assigned