BAND 6 - Deputy Director, Serious and Organized Crime-Amended

The Team
The Office of the Director of Policing and Law Enforcement Services and Assistant Deputy Minister oversees Policing and Security Branch operations and provides strategic direction and oversight of Branch roles and responsibilities ensuring the Branch meets its policing and public safety mandates effectively. This work is carried-out across all Divisions in the Branch while leveraging and maintaining strong connections and partnerships with provincial, federal, municipal, First Nations and community partners as well as policing and law enforcement partners.

The Role
The Deputy Director, Serious and Organized Crime, of the Policing and Security Branch plays a vital leadership role in ensuring the safety, security and well-being of British Columbians. Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister and Director of Policing and Law Enforcement Services, this position is responsible for managing and guiding the Branch in its mission to enhance public safety.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience

• A combination of relevant post-secondary education and 5 years or more extensive, recent (within the past five years) progressively more responsible executive management experience in strategic, business and operational planning.
• 5 years or more years recent experience (within the past five years) working with police agencies and/or within a police environment (preferably in British Columbia).
• Experience facilitating issues in a highly sensitive milieu, setting priorities and making decisions between high profile and competing needs.
• Experience working with a diverse constituency and leading and supervising staff.
• Experience leading major projects or initiatives.
• Experience working with policing legislation, regulations, policies, and programs.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience working with policing legislation, regulations, policies, and programs (preferably in British Columbia).

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].

About this Position:
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This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.