Investigator - Police

INVESTIGATOR Safer Communities Section Inspection and Enforcement New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety Current and future vacancies (temp term and permanent) Various Regions Open Competition Interested in making a difference in our province? We encourage you to Choose GNB! WHO WE ARE The 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 Justice and Public Safety, Inspection and Enforcement New Brunswick, is seeking individuals to join the Safer Communities Section as Investigators working in various regions of the province. As a member of the Safer Communities Section, Investigators possess a general public safety mandate and are responsible for the enforcement of various provincial and federal legislations including the Criminal Code of Canada. WHAT YOU WILL DO The successful candidates will be responsible to conduct inspections and investigations under provincial and federal legislation including the Criminal Code of Canada. Investigators will also be mandated under the new Safer Communities programs which includes investigative responsibility over illegal or contraband commodities such as drugs, cannabis, tobacco and liquor. Some members of the Safer Communities Team will be seconded to the local police of jurisdiction's Integrated Enforcement Units, these units are joint enforcement operations comprised of municipal and regional police services, the RCMP and JPS peace officers. Their mission is to target low to mid level drug and firearm offences. Other duties include: the investigation of complaints and the following up of leads to determine if violations under the acts are occurring; the presentation of evidence in court; participation in covert undercover and surveillance operations; the writing of search warrants; human source management; the education of licensees and the public; and armed response and operational support for other Branch sections and units.The successful candidates will be responsible to liaise and participate in joint initiatives with other enforcement agencies and make presentations to various organizations in order to promote public awareness related to illegal activities and the harmful and adverse social and economic impacts on NB Communities.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: HIRING FOR Immediate opportunities for 1-year Temp term Investigators (possibility of extension) Permanent Investigators NEED TO HAVE: Successful graduation from an accredited police academy or successful graduation from a law enforcement program A minimum of eight (8) years' experience in an investigative or law enforcement environmentAn equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. VARIOUS LINGUISTIC PROFILES ARE REQUIRED: a variety of linguistic capabilities will be considered depending on region. Please state your language capabilities. Written and spoken competence in English is required. Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Written and spoken competence in English and spoken competence in French is required. Candidates must demonstrate on their application how they have acquired the education and experience for this position. Your resume should be in chronological order, specifying education and employment in months and years, including part-time and full-time employment. Screening for this competition is based on the resume you provide, so please