The Ministry of the Attorney General is looking for an experienced professional to provide prompt, efficient and effective response to security incidents and concerns reported by justice officials and the Judiciary.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• triage, investigate, mitigate and document all reported incidents of threats, harassment, intimidation and/or other security issues or concerns involving justice officials
• use social media tools to search for, capture, and document evidence of on-line harassment and intimidation
• acting as a single point of contact, conduct investigative interviews with justice officials and/or the Judiciary and provide security related advice
• where criminal charges are laid, monitor the progress of the case through the courts, acting as a liaison between the justice official, Police and Crown
• conduct physical security inspections and assessments and make suggestions for security enhancements
• develop and deliver security related training and communication materials and presentations
• participate on security related committees
Other Important Information about this role:• As part of a team, participate in a rotational on-call schedule, and will be required to be available to answer and respond to calls to the JSSO Incident Reporting Line on a 24/7 basis, for one week of a three week on-call cycle
• Must be prepared to travel, on short notice to locations across the province to give effect to the above duties
• Given the unpredictability of security incidents, an increased volume of calls received may result in short deadlines, multiple demands simultaneously from the various stakeholders, and changing priorities
What you bring to the team
Mandatory:
• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's license upon being hired.
Technical Knowledge
• You have demonstrated knowledge of and skills to conduct investigations.
• You have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of security investigation methods and procedures, court proceedings related to criminal prosecutions including the interpretation of the rules of evidence.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. Criminal Code, Police Services Act, Courts of Justice Act).
• You have knowledge of the concepts in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) or similar security training to conduct security assessments of buildings.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• You can analyze and interpret complex situations and circumstances, conduct assessments of reported security issues.
• You can assess priority threat risks, identify the appropriate protocols and mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and security of justice officials.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You have demonstrated oral communication, public speaking and interpersonal skills to participate in case conferences and to conduct training sessions and briefings for senior management.
• You have demonstrated written communication skills to accurately document all aspects of the investigation in a timely manner including preparation of investigative notes, incident reports and individualized safety plans.
• You have the ability to quickly assess risk, calmly, effectively and persuasively de-escalate the fears and anxieties of the aggrieved justice officials and/or the Judiciary in low-risk situations.
• You can maintain confidentiality while interacting and consulting with high-level justice officials and/or the Judiciary with serious and personal security concerns.
Technical Skills
• You are proficient with computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Excel, Access).
• You have knowledge of database systems to operate a case management system to develop forms and design regular and ad-hoc reports.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
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