Inspector Strategic Operations and Community Safety

Job Information

Job Title: Inspector Strategic Operation and Community Safety

Job Requisition ID: 86895

Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location: Edmonton, Calgary

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Scope: Open

Closing Date: September 7, 2026

Classification: Inspector

About Us

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service.

The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services has significant oversight and involvement in the public security and emergency services through its various divisions and operations. The department is responsible for the administration of law enforcement, correctional services, emergency response and recovery, policing and police oversight and public safety. The ministry works to ensure the development, availability and access to Restorative Justice, Victim Services, and specialized courts and administers federal firearms legislation and advocates for Alberta’s lawful firearms owners and promotes safety.

The Alberta Sheriffs Police Service (ASPS) was created in July 2025, and once operational, will strengthen Alberta’s existing policing model and complement the province’s current police services. The ASPS will help fill law enforcement service gaps and ensure its law enforcement resources are deployed efficiently to meet Alberta’s evolving public safety needs.

For further information, visit the ministry website at: https://www.alberta.ca/minister-of-public-safety-and-emergency-services.aspx

 

Please note: It is anticipated that this position will transition to the new Alberta Sheriffs Police Service at a future date.

 

 

Role

Reporting to an Alberta Sheriffs Police Service (ASPS), Deputy Chief, the Inspector provides strategic and operational leadership to support public safety, organizational excellence, and the successful delivery of policing services. The position is accountable for ensuring operational effectiveness, risk mitigation, and compliance with legal, regulatory, and human rights standards in a complex policing environment.

As one of the inaugural members of the ASPS, the Inspector will play a critical role in establishing the organization and supporting the transition of Alberta Sheriffs personnel, functions, and resources into the new police service. This foundational phase requires an experienced law enforcement leader with vision, leadership, and operational expertise to help build a modern, professional policing organization within Alberta's public safety landscape.

Following the establishment of the ASPS, the Inspector will lead assigned policing and support functions and ensure effective delivery of operational plans, programs, and services. Areas of responsibility may include Highway Patrol, Interdiction Patrol Teams, Investigative Services, Intelligence, Police of Jurisdiction (POJ), Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services (FWES), Community Services, and other portfolios assigned by the Deputy Chief in consultation with the Chief of Police.

The Inspector will also provide leadership in community safety, crime prevention, stakeholder engagement, and organizational development while fostering public trust and confidence in ASPS.

Qualifications

You are an accomplished policing leader with 15 years of experience, including five years in senior leadership roles. You have led complex policing operations, diverse teams, and organizational change initiatives, supported by knowledge of policing legislation, policies, standards, and the federal, provincial, and municipal frameworks that shape public safety. Through a combination of education and related experience, you bring expertise in quality management systems, incident command structures, policing technologies, analytics, and information systems. You have experience building effective relationships with law enforcement partners, government agencies, municipalities, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders, and demonstrate political acuity, sound judgment, and strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. You are committed to integrity, accountability, fairness, and inclusion, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in complex environments.

A University degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline. A one-for-one equivalency of related experience or education will be considered.

 

 

Salary

The salary range for the Inspector position is $185,203 - $198,884 annually. Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.

Notes

Temporary position up to 1 year

 

The successful candidate must be eligible for appointment as a Police Officer in Alberta in accordance with the Police Act and will be required to provide proof of qualifications. Employment is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the appropriate security clearance, holding a valid Class 5 Driver's License (or equivalent), and successfully completing professional standards, background, and reference checks.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

• Compensation Overview – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Pension plans:
  • Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

 

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities.  Search Profile

How to Apply

Click on the “Apply Now” button.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system.

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx

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.

Resources for applicants:

https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx

https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/

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

 

 

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 a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Search at psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca.

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check https://jobpostings.alberta.ca/ for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.