LEG ASSEMBLY BAND 5 – Sergeant-at-Arms (Director of Security)

Sergeant-at-Arms (Director of Security)

Competition: LA212221

Department: Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Classification: Legislative Assembly Band 5

Salary Range: $135,000 (Under Review)

Close Date: Sunday, July 11, 2021*

• posting will remain open until filled, resume review will begin on July 11, 2021

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 Assembly is seeking a collaborative, dynamic and strategic senior leader for the regular full-time position of Sergeant-at-Arms (Director of Security).

Reporting to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, the Sergeant-at-Arms (Director of Security) is a director-level position within the Legislative Assembly Administration that provides strategic leadership and directs Legislative Assembly Protective Services (LAPS) operations, ensuring the safety and security of Members of the Legislative Assembly, Cabinet Ministers, visiting dignitaries, staff, and members of the public. The Sergeant-at-Arms performs ceremonial and security duties relating to proceedings of the Legislative Assembly, ceremonies of state and special events, including maintenance of the decorum and supervision of the Chamber, galleries, and corridors under the direction of the Speaker, as prescribed in the Standing Orders and statute.

The Assembly offers competitive benefits and salary packages, and a professional workplace situated in the historic Parliament Buildings. For more information about our organization, go to https://www.leg.bc.ca/learn-about-us/working-here.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in public safety or a related field and a minimum of seven (7) years’ related management experience in an operational policing role in a leadership capacity. An equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered.

Applicants must also have extensive planning and risk assessment training and experience related to management of large demonstrations and protection of critical infrastructure. The successful candidate will be required to maintain qualification for firearms and use of force equipment.

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

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit cover letter and résumé (preferably combined in one PDF document saved as Lastname, Firstname), citing Competition LA212221, by July 11, 2021 by e-mail to [email protected] . The posting will remain open until filled, and resume review will begin on July 11, 2021.

Please complete the following recruitment questionnaire upon submission: https://forms.office.com/r/DmiVW5P5Km

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 [email protected]

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

Human Resources

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

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