Threat Assessor Specialist

This competition is open to all applicants however internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta in the past 18 months will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please indicate your internal status using the "Advertisement" drop down menu when applying.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits .

Reporting to the Inspector in charge of Support Services Division (SSD), the Investigator – Threat Assessor Specialist (TAS), conducts thorough investigations into matters of serious misconduct, threatening and/or other unacceptable behaviour. This includes; organizational security matters, which may adversely affect public trust and the reputation of the University of Alberta (U of A), students, faculty and/or staff. The Investigator TAS determines the methodology needed to carry out an efficient investigation; including, the need to evaluate the demand for specialized assistance or support. The Investigator TAS provides professional, proactive investigative and reporting techniques that are able to stand up to legal challenges and community scrutiny. The position actively develops sources of information and intelligence, gathers evidence, conducts interviews, prepares comprehensive reports and threat assessments and may be called upon to provide testimony in court and/or university tribunals.

Duties

• The Investigator TAS must remain fully aware of all UAPS investigative activities to ensure continuity in the absence of the Inspector i/c SSD and, on occasion, will act in a temporary role during the Inspector’s absence.
• Receive and assign investigative assignments with direction from the Inspector i/c SSD Inspector.
• Regularly meet with the Director of UAPS and provide updates on emerging issues of concern or threat.
• Determine the methodology for carrying out an investigation; including, the need to evaluate the demand for specialized assistance or support.
• Prioritize investigations based upon immediate priority and/or risk.
• Demonstrate the need to be empathetic, tolerant, patient and sensitive to the needs of all persons involved in the investigative process.
• Uses tact, discretion, and honesty when gathering, discussing and disclosing case related information.
• Identify emerging issues and/or trends and provide timely and appropriate strategies to mitigate risk.
• Complete structured interviews with complainants, witnesses and those who are the subject of an investigation.
• Gather and analyze evidence in accordance with investigative procedures.
• Prepare comprehensive, timely reports related to investigations as required and make recommendations regarding any required action.
• Identify potential harms and develop strategies to mitigate risk. This may include the development of ongoing safety plans
• Provide investigative and/or subject matter expert threat assessment testimony in court or University and/or other civil proceedings
• Provide assistance and/or support in the preparation of COSB Discipline Files
• Complete structured interviews with complainants, witnesses and those who are the subject of an investigation.
• In order to remain current, attend courses, seminars, conferences and training as required.
• Develop comprehensive written threat assessments that opine a level of risk and provide decision makers the ability to take proactive steps in order to mitigate risk to the University.
• Provide threat assessment and investigative services to other external partners, educational institutions and/or organizations. In addition, provide expertise, training, guidance and mentoring to other members of UAPS.
• Develops and/or delivers training, lectures, presentations and public information sessions to various university stakeholders in the areas of workplace violence, intimate partner violence, threats, criminal harassment and stalking, cyber bullying, hate crimes, threat assessment and risk reduction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 12 high school diploma by Alberta standards, Law Enforcement/Security diploma, University degree or other related experience preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Threat assessment and risk management training certification from a recognized program as offered by Integrated Threat & Risk Assessment Center (I-TRAC), the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) or the RCMP.
• Applicants must be eligible for a Community Peace Officer I Appointment through Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security by meeting the minimum qualifications:
• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Competent and of good character
• Canadian citizenship or legal permanent residence
• No criminal record, or if the person has a criminal record that a pardon has been received
• No outstanding criminal charges and not subject of a criminal investigation

• Knowledge and application in the use of structured professional judgment tools including but not limited to: HCR-20, SAM, RSVP, SAVRY, MLG Group Based Violence, ODARA, SARA, Multiple Risk Triage, Neurobiology of Trauma & Forensic Experiential
• Trauma Interviewing, knowledge and research conducted on school based violence.
• Hold the designation of Community Peace Officer Level 1.
• Extensive criminal investigative experience where duties were specifically dedicated to the investigation of violent and other benchmark crimes. These include but are not limited to: intimate partner violence, sexual assault, homicide, criminal harassment, threats and assaults.
• Work experience, or an understanding of Behavioural Sciences field including psychology, psychiatry, mental illness and personality disorders.
• Proven organizational and case management skills; including, the prioritization of multiple files with changing dynamics, to ensure the appropriate case load management priorities and timelines are met.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the various areas within the University community, its policies and procedures, (Code of Student Behavior, UAPPOL, FOIPP, etc.).
• Knowledge and understanding of available University services and information sources including Student Services, Staff and Faculty services, NASA and AASUA association agreements.
• Experience with quasi-judicial hearings or fair decision making processes.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, policies, legal principles and laws of natural justice.
• Superior written and oral communication skills; experience with directing and managing complex, ongoing investigations.
• Knowledge of crime trends and analysis.
• Ability to analyze and interpret provincial and federal legislation.
• Training related to leadership, management and communications skills would be beneficial.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.