Calgary Police Service - Security Investigation Specialist - On-Call

At The City of Calgary, employees thrive, courageous ideas come to life, and public service opens possibilities. If you are motivated by public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join our organization. The City offers a variety of career paths across a wide range of professions; creating opportunities to find your purpose, grow your career, and make an impact on the lives of Calgarians. 

We are the organization that serves the third most diverse city in Canada and one of the most livable cities in the world; a workplace committed to Truth and Reconciliation and fostering employee belonging.  We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds. Accommodation is available during the recruitment process, upon request. 
 

Reporting to the Team Lead of the Security Services Team, the Security Investigation Specialist is  responsible for conducting in-depth investigations of all persons applying for employment with the Calgary Police Service (CPS), including recruits, civilians, volunteer positions and contract positions. Specific duties include:

• Perform extensive background checks on security declarations submitted by applicants as well as persons applying to work for partner agencies as required.

• Review files sent to the Security Services Team and ensure all required documents such as government identification and pardons are included.

• Prepare comprehensive and detailed reports on completed security investigations.

• Meet with applicants for pre-polygraph interviews to ensure disclosures are accurate and complete.

Qualifications 

• A high school diploma or equivalency (e.g., GED) as well as 4 job-related courses such as Criminal Law, Research Methodology, Interviewing Skills, Criminal Justice Systems. 
• A minimum of 10 years of law enforcement experience with 5 years related police investigative experience is required.
• Experience with Sentry, Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and Justice Online Information Network (JOIN) computer databases or similar Niche based records management systems will be considered an asset.
• Success in this position requires emotional intelligence; creating and sustaining safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces; promoting supportive, balanced and professional accountability; building and maintaining relationships; developing self and others; striving for results.

Pre-employment Requirements 

• An enhanced security clearance and pre-employment polygraph will be conducted.
• The ability to obtain a RCMP Reliability Status security clearance. 
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Education obtained from out of country must have or be able to obtain, an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for confirmation of equivalent credentials.

Position and Pay Information

Business Unit: Calgary Police Services

Union: CUPE Local 38

Position Type: 3 On-Call

Compensation: Pay Grade 9 $41.49 - 55.51 per hour

Hours of work: Hours will vary based on operational needs. No guaranteed number of hours.

Days of work: On-call shifts vary based on operational requirements

Location: 5050 40 Street N.E.

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: November 17, 2026

Job ID:  315655