Leg Assembly – Grid Level 27 – Threat Assessment Specialist

Posting Title
Leg Assembly – Grid Level 27 – Threat Assessment Specialist

Position Classification
ABC Access

Union
N/A

Work Options

Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$84,712.60 – $105,890.75 per annum

Close Date
10/9/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Other Public Sector

Ministry Branch / Division
Legislative Assembly of BC

Job Summary

Threat Assessment Specialist
Competition: LA242532
Department: Sergeant-at-Arms
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Salary Range: $84,712.60 – $105,890.75 per annum
Close Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 12:00pm (noon) PDT

POSITION SUMMARY

Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies.

The Sergeant-at-Arms department is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable and detail-oriented individual for the regular full-time position of Threat Assessment Specialist.

Reporting to the Staff Sergeant, MLA Safety Program, the Threat Assessment Specialist conducts investigations of risks and threats made to Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and staff of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (LABC). This position undertakes proactive planning efforts, response, analysis and management of threats.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be/have:

• Post-secondary courses in a related field of study such as criminology, threat-risk assessment methodologies, or criminal intelligence, and a minimum of two years recent and related experience as a Threat Assessment Specialist or in an intelligence-led role, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Active membership in the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, Canadian Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, Criminal Intelligence Service of BC, National Sheriffs Association, International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts, Internal Association of Court Officers and Counter Terrorism Information Officers preferred.
• Certifications and ongoing training from accredited threat assessment organizations such as the Canadian Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (CATAP) and ASIS International. Preference will be given to those with the following certifications and experience:
  • Certified Threat Assessment Professional (CTAP)
  • Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
• Experience writing briefing notes, threat assessments, risk assessments and business cases preferred.
• Experience using open-source information databases preferred.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Career development – We support continuing education by providing innovative, inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth, skill development and career advancement.
• Community, engagement and recognition – We value teamwork, collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects, committees, working groups and events. Together, we celebrate and acknowledge each other’s outstanding achievements and contributions.
• Extended health benefits – We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, sick leave and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible work options – We offer remote work and flexible work arrangements for a greater work-life balance.
• Health and wellness – We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an in-house fitness room, secure bike storage and a reduced-cost bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program. We also offer an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.
• Location, location, location – We provide employment in an architectural landmark, the Parliament Buildings, which overlooks Victoria’s Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, close to shops, restaurants, cafes and parks.
• Retirement benefits – We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire.
• Vacation benefits – We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start, or 8 percent vacation pay.

For more information about our organization, go to https://www.leg.bc.ca/about/careers/working-here .

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit cover letter and résumé through our job board portal by 12:00pm (noon) PDT on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. For questions please email human.resources@leg.bc.ca.

Note:

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, and selection processes. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact human.resources@leg.bc.ca .

The Legislative Assembly Administration is a non-partisan workforce where political neutrality and impartiality is paramount. Employees must perform their duties in a non-partisan manner and manage their private affairs in a way that does not compromise or raise doubt about their ability to perform their job duties in a neutral and impartial way.

We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted. An eligibility list may be established and/or auxiliary positions may be considered for future conversion to regular status. Lesser qualified applicants may be under-implemented or appointed at a lower classification. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required as a condition of employment.

All positions at the Legislative Assembly require applicants to be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to accept a permanent job offer. If you have a valid temporary work permit, you may be eligible for temporary (auxiliary) work, but only until your work permit expires or is renewed.

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Resources
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
E-mail: careers@leg.bc.ca | Telephone: 250-387-5532 | Web: www.leg.bc.ca

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Compliance and Enforcement