(EXTERNAL)

2025SEP17

Body Worn Camera Coordinator

(PERMANENT FULL-TIME)

**Please note only applications submitted through the Bamboo HR link below will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third-party sites, will not be considered**

https://lethbridgepolice.bamboohr.com/careers/482

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. Lethbridge is southwestern Alberta’s largest community, close to the Rocky Mountains and strategically located two hours south of Calgary. We are home to just over 111,000 residents and two major post-secondary institutions - the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnique. The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

The Lethbridge Police Service is currently accepting applications for the full-time permanent position of Body Worn Camera (BWC) Coordinator. Reporting to the Staff Sergeant in charge of the Support Services Section, the BWC Coordinator will be responsible for managing and maintaining all aspects of the LPS body worn camera program and related equipment.

This new position with the Lethbridge Police Service entails liaising with the selected camera vendor, crown prosecutors and LPS management and members in coordinating the implementation, development and delivery of the body worn camera program. Under the direction of the Staff Sergeant i/c of Support Services, the BWC Coordinator will be required to develop strategies for planning, implementation, organization, and delivery of the Lethbridge Police Service body worn camera program.

In addition to the overall management of the body worn camera program the coordinator will oversee a team of employees responsible for the review, redaction and disclosure of body worn camera video as required for court disclosure, access to information requests and other related video requests. Further to the body worn camera program the coordinator will be responsible for managing other police issued equipment as identified by the Staff Sergeant which may include but not limited to radios, conducted energy weapons or other de-escalation equipment.

As the BWC Coordinator you will:

• Create, develop and monitor the implementation of the body worn camera program.

• Supervise employees responsible for the disclosure of body worn camera video.

• Train sworn officers on the operation of the body worn camera and related software.

• Train civilian employees on the operation of disclosure software.

• Coordinate and organize the inventory, maintenance and repair work of all body worn cameras and related equipment.

• Make decisions on urgent or emergency requests relating to LPS body worn cameras and related equipment

• Make Decisions/recommendations on purchasing.

• Assist Staff Sergeant i/c of the Support Services Section on developing and implementing policies and procedures.

• Assist Staff Sergeant i/c of the Support Services Section on planning, organizing, as well evaluate daily operations/needs.

• Research/plan/design continual improvements/advancements in the area of body worn cameras and related disclosure.

• Provide recommendations to Staff Sergeant i/c of the Support Services Section on purchase decisions for potential new equipment based on LPS needs/requirements.

• Attend meetings with outside stakeholders on a regular basis – relaying information back to Staff Sergeant i/c of the Support Services Section (body worn camera vendor, agency partners, provincial government, etc.)

• Managing the body worn camera budget nearing one million dollars per year.

• Working collaboratively at all levels of the organization for needs assessment for their body worn camera and equipment needs.

• Prepare regular reports on the status of the body worn program to be shared with the Staff Sergeant i/c of the Support Services Section and LPS leadership.

• Review and redact body worn camera footage to assist the disclosure team in managing workload as required.

• Other miscellaneous administrative duties as required by the Staff Sergeant i/c of the Support Services Section.

• Build and manage respectful and productive relationships with all stakeholders.

• Manage, test, maintain and audit other equipment identified by the Staff Sergeant i/c of the Support Services Section.

• Other related duties as required/assigned by the Staff Sergeant i/c of the Support Services Section.

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• High School Diploma plus up to two years of post secondary education in law enforcement, digital media, data management or a related field. An equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience may be considered.

• Significant computer skills and experience in Microsoft office (i.e. word, excel) as well as experience with video editing/ redaction.

• Experience in the area of body worn cameras, conducted energy weapons, or other police issued equipment is strongly preferred.

• Significant experience and knowledge of law enforcement databases is strongly preferred.

• Experience in managing/supervising others.

• Ability to multi task and prioritize under pressure is a required skill set.

• Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills. Experience in developing and performing auditing of the output of employees is an asset.

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with LPS staff, contractors, stakeholders and the public.

• Knowledge of the operational needs of a law enforcement agency is required.

This permanent full-time position falls under the protection of a collective agreement associated to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 70 contract. CUPE Local 70 represents employees who are employed in number of civic departments within the City of Lethbridge.

Wage: $47.69 per hour (2025 Interim Job Rate)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

(Flexible/Compressed Work Week is available)

The City of Lethbridge offers a competitive and flexible compensation package including a generous health care spending account and a defined benefit pension plan (LAPP).

The successful candidate is required to consent to a police security clearance, which includes the voluntary completion and submission of a personal disclosure form (lifestyle questionnaire), criminal and police records check, reference checks and truth verification through polygraph examination.

STEPS OF HIRING PROCESS

• Resumes will be reviewed for qualifications, education, experience, training and skills.

• Selected applicants will be contacted to complete a Personal Disclosure Form and Security Clearance Declaration (applicable to applicants outside of LPS).

• Successful applicants will be contacted for a Behavioral Descriptive Interview.

• A Security Clearance Check will be conducted (applicable to applicants outside LPS).

• Successful completion of a Polygraph Examination Procedure (applicable to applicants outside LPS).

• Reference verification of a minimum of three professional references (applicable to applicants outside LPS).

• A successful candidate will be selected and offered the position.

• All components of the selection process will be administered, scored, evaluated and interpreted in a fair and uniform manner.

• Duration of the hiring process may take approximately two months.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online via the bamboo HR link posted above.

Submissions will be accepted until Tuesday October 14, 2025 at 4:00PM MST

For further information on this opportunity, please contact: Staff Sergeant Kyle Meyers, Support Services Section at kyle.meyers@lethbridgepolice.ca

**Please note only applications submitted through the Bamboo HR link above will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third party sites, will not be considered**

Facility Dogs

As a prospective employee it is important for you to know that LPS has two facility dogs in the workplace. LPS facility dogs are here to support our employees in positive, constructive manner. Further, LPS facility dogs support the emotional needs of victim’s and or witnesses through the Criminal Justice Process. A Facility Dog is directed by a professional with specialized expertise. Facility dogs frequent many areas of our building. In addition, we have police service dogs. Our police service dogs have minimal interaction with employees on site under the supervision of a trained handler.

Landed Immigrant/Citizenship Status Canada

The Lethbridge Police Service welcomes employment applications from those who are currently Canadian Citizens or Canadian Permanent Residents. We require a significant background screening process to obtain a successful security clearance as a condition of employment with our agency. As an employer, we are unable to sponsor Canadian Work Permits/Visas or Permanent Residence applications at this time.

Work Location

LPS employees are required to carry-out their assigned duties in-person at a Lethbridge Police Service facility. Our Lethbridge Police Service Headquarters are located at 135 1st Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 0A1**

“THE CITY OF LETHBRIDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest.

We will only contact individuals selected for interviews.