Investigator

Job Information
Job Title: Investigator 
Job Requisition ID: 79000
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 9, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2, $3,738.14 bi-weekly ($74,382 – $97,565 /year)

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate complaints alleging violations under:
  • Security Services and Investigators Act
  • Peace Officer Act
  • Body Armour Control Act
• Monitor and advise on public complaints and incidents.
• Conduct field investigations and site visits.
• Prepare detailed written reports outlining findings and recommendations.
• Provide oversight on appeals related to:
  • Public complaints against peace officers
  • Allegations of excessive use of force
  • Other serious incidents
• Perform audits on licensed agencies including:
  • Security
  • Investigator
  • Locksmith
  • Peace Officer agencies
• Ensure compliance with applicable Acts and Regulations.
• Prepare court briefs for investigations or audits involving legal action.
• Liaise with Crown Prosecutors and provide evidence in court proceedings.
  
  

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.

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: 

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Creative Problem Solving: You make informed decisions by analyzing verified data from multiple sources, while considering client perspectives, dynamics, and emotions to determine appropriate actions.
• Develop Networks: You build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders and communicate complex, technical, or sensitive information clearly and confidentially, both verbally and in writing, while educating on legislative requirements.
• 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.

A university degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement, or related field plus a minimum of two (2) years of 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:

•    Eligability to obtain and maintain a Peace Officer appointment

•    Valid Alberta driver's license (Class 5)

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. 

•    Experience composing analytical legal correspondence and/or reports.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

There is one full time permanent position available, working Monday-Friday from 8:15am-4:30pm.

Please note this position requires extensive travel throughout the province. Final candidates for this position will also 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 -

•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -

•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -

•    Professional learning and development -

•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –

•    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 for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

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 ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ).

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