Corporate Security Advisor (ID: 55694)

Are you a security professional looking to make a meaningful impact on the safety and integrity of municipal operations? The City of Edmonton is looking for a dedicated Corporate Security Advisor to join our Corporate Security team within Legal Services. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor, helping to protect our municipal workforce, public assets, and physical spaces. If you are passionate about security risk mitigation, detailed investigations, and building safe, resilient environments for our teams and community partners, we want you on our team!

High Level Overview Of The Position

As a Corporate Security Advisor, your primary mission is to provide timely, expert security advice to safeguard the assets of the City of Edmonton. You will play an active, collaborative role in identifying security threats, conducting comprehensive internal and external investigations, and recommending countermeasures to reduce risk and liability. This role requires a blend of investigative expertise, risk analysis, and strong interpersonal skills as you collaborate across departments. By keeping up to date with modern security methodologies and technology, you will help design proactive solutions that prevent losses and deter incident recurrence. Ultimately, your analytical mindset and commitment to safety will help shape a secure environment where municipal services can thrive.

What will you do?

• Provide Expert Security Advice: Partner with municipal business units to identify vulnerabilities, conduct physical security assessments, and recommend specific countermeasures to protect personnel, property, and information
• Lead Investigations: Conduct objective, high-quality internal and external investigations into incidents such as property damage, theft, fraud, workplace harassment, or employee misconduct
• Analyze Risks Proactively: Apply Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles and root cause analyses to identify systemic vulnerabilities and prevent future security risks
• Build Strong Partnerships: Collaborate closely with internal groups like Labour Relations, Occupational Health & Safety, and ETS Security, as well as external agencies like the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) and provincial authorities
• Contribute to Specialized Protection: Provide executive protection support for elected officials and present security awareness seminars to empower City employees

Qualifications:

• A completed certificate or diploma program in security management, law enforcement, criminology, or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution
• At least five (5) years of experience in a security management role
• A minimum of five (5) years of multi-disciplined security experience, with an emphasis on Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and Card Access Systems
• Proven experience conducting physical security surveys, audits, and physical security planning (e.g., card access, alarm system design, and digital surveillance systems)

Assets:

• Possession of or working towards a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation or equivalent professional certification
• Training or experience in executive protection
• Familiarity with industry-standard security management platforms (such as C CURE)

Skills required for success:

• Strong understanding of human behavior, municipal and provincial structures, and security-in-depth principles
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to draft detailed, clear investigative reports
• Sound judgment, organizational sensitivity, and advanced interviewing skills to navigate complex and sensitive inquiries
• Knowledge of criminological theories, contract law, civil/criminal liabilities, and risk management techniques
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Possession of a valid Security Services and Investigators License including Executive Protection
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent); obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Must arrange own transportation to be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require business auto insurance
• Hire is dependent upon a clear Enhanced Security Clearance that includes a Vulnerable Sector Search satisfactory to the City of Edmonton

Work Environment:

• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
• This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program. On call as required.

Salary Range: $92,945.89 - $116,185.25 (Annually)

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