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As a Facial Identification Technician, you will provide a key support function as it relates to the successful identification of suspects in law enforcement investigations. This is done using Facial Recognition technology, creation of photographic line-up packages and the pro-active review of suspect images as distributed, such as Need to Identify bulletins. Specific duties include:

• Navigate through computer systems to efficiently prioritize, create, and deliver photo lineups in active law enforcement investigations. Utilize Adobe Photoshop software to make any necessary adjustments in photograph quality to ensure line ups are consistent.
• Utilize various features of the Facial Recognition system to manage the charge image database and maintain its effective operation.
• Navigate through computer systems to efficiently prioritize, review, and search investigative images within the Facial Recognition system and compare results to provide investigative leads to assist in the identification of unknown suspects.
• Respond to occasional urgent after-hours requests.
• Attend court to provide oral testimony, primarily regarding the construction of photographic line-ups.
• Provide advice and guidance to assist investigators with their requests for identification services.
• Prepare and present case study material to demonstrate and promote role and technology to maintain knowledge and awareness within the Service.
• Perform administrative duties include routine correspondence, mail, shredding, record keeping, and keeping statistics regarding photographic lineups and facial recognition.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) plus job related coursework and a minimum of 1 year related law enforcement experience with preferred experience in use of Niche/Sentry or related programs.
• Successful completion of the FBI Face comparison and identification course is required or must be successfully attained within 6 months from selection.
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) is required.
• Experience with image/face comparison and Photoshop would 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 will be conducted for this position.
• Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills.
• 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.

Union: CUPE Local 38

Business Unit: Calgary Police Service

Position Type: 1 On-Call

Location: 5111 47 Street N.E.

Compensation: Pay Grade 6 $34.37 - 45.97 per hour

Days of Work: On-Call shifts vary based on

operational requirements

Hours of work: On-Call hours will vary based on operational needs.

No guaranteed number of hours.

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: March 31, 2026

Job ID #: 313926