About this role
Policing Consultant (Pay Band 5)Policing Standards and Contracts ManagementDepartment of Justice and Public SafetyPermanent - OpenFredericton, NB Interested in making a difference in our province? We encourage you to Choose GNB! Who we areThe work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.The Department of Justice and Public Safety is dedicated to the rule of law, the promotion of the public interest, and the impartial administration of justice and works to improve the safety, security and resiliency of communities and citizens.The Department of Public Safety is seeking an individual to join the Policing Standards and Contracts Management Branch as a Policing Consultant. The Branch is responsible for the promotion of policing excellence in the province through the provision of development of professional policing standards and policies, quality assurance evaluations of municipal/regional police forces and through oversight and quality control related to the management of the Provincial Police Service Agreement for the RCMP services provided to the Province.What you will doThe successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional policing consulting services to clients and partners in policing. The incumbent is responsible for the oversight of quality assurance and assessment processes for the New Brunswick Policing Standards as well as managing complex strategically focused project-based initiatives involving a broad range of stakeholders from within and external to the policing environment. The successful candidate will also assist in on-going policing policy development requirements. Other key responsibilities will include providing advice, preparing correspondence, reports and project deliverables on a variety of initiatives including crime reduction strategies. The successful candidates will represent the Branch and interests of the policing community on various inter/intra departmental and stakeholder committees and working groups.Who you areYou demonstrate initiative and bring seasoned expertise in modern policing and public safety. You're comfortable navigating complex policing environments and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and share best?practice approaches with confidence and credibility. You take ownership of your work, contribute proactively, and adapt quickly to evolving priorities. Above all, you are committed to improving policing outcomes and strengthening trust between agencies and the communities they serve.Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:Need to have:A university degree in Law, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related educational disciplineSix (6) years of related work experience in the policing field, including demonstrated experience in auditing and quality assurance practices as well as management of complex strategically focused projectsORA diploma in Police Sciences or graduation from an accredited Police training facilityEight (8) years of related work experience in the policing field, including demonstrated experience in auditing and quality assurance practices as well as management of complex strategically focused projects ORA combination of education and experience including police training and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive policing work experience combined with demonstrated experience in auditing and quality assurance practices as well as management of complex strategically focused projects may be considered.andSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal history clearance and security clearance check. Written and spoken competence in English and Fre