Electronic Surveillance Monitor

The Edmonton Police Service requires one (1) highly organized and competent Electronic Surveillance Monitor to work in the Specialized Support Services Section. The major responsibilities of this position will involve:

• Hooking up necessary equipment to initiate court approved intercepts.
• Monitoring Court Authorized Interceptions of Private Communications (wiretaps) and compiling comprehensive and accurate logs on each communication.
• Assessing information and ensuring all pertinent information is passed on to investigators. (Prohibiting discussions with anyone other than the exemptions described in Section 193 of the Criminal Code).
• Occasionally appearing in court as a witness.
• Liaise with EPS members and other agencies regarding Part VI authorizations.
• Ensuring recording equipment is functioning properly.
• Implementing procedures to activate Transmission Data Recorders.
• Assisting with the training of personnel.
• Typing of verbatim transcripts.
• Handling of exhibits.
• Performing other related assignments as required.
  

• Completion of the twelfth (12th) school grade including business subjects with emphasis on general office practices, or completion of an appropriate certificate program from an approved business school/college.
• A minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible police operational experience, including general office procedures and word processing.
• Current experience with operation of audio collection systems would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional and responsible manner.
• Demonstrated ability in reacting appropriately and calmly in emergent and highly stressful situations.
• Familiarity of Part VI of the Criminal Code of Canada would be considered an asset.

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week with rotating 10-hour shifts, Monday through Sunday (e.g., 07:00-17:00 hours, and 17:00-03:00 hours). 24-hour coverage may be necessary on short notice.

Salary Range: 21B, Salary Grade: 016, $32.92 - $41.17 (Hourly); $2,633.80 - $3,294.20 (Bi-weekly); $68,743.22 - $85,977.58 (Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

General:

• The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
• Include a current resume and cover letter with your online application.
• The option to work remotely is not available at this time.
• Applicants may be tested.
• As part of your pre-hire screening, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Security Clearance. Should you accept employment with the Edmonton Police Service you acknowledge and agree to participate in future Enhanced Security Re-Clearances at scheduled intervals or in any other circumstances, exigent or otherwise as required by Human Resources Division.

Applicants who have completed post-secondary education outside of Canada are encouraged to obtain an assessment of their credentials through the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS), https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx or another recognized Canadian credential evaluation service. For a list of designated evaluators, please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada, https://canalliance.org/en/default.html. Including an IQAS certificate or other credential assessment certificate from a recognized Canadian credential evaluation service with your application is recommended to support the evaluation of the applicant’s qualifications.

The Province of Alberta is a party to the Federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility with British Columbia and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement with British Columbia and Saskatchewan. All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the Provinces. Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extra provincial credentials at www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca.

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

HR Consultant: GL