Security screening and investigation: Security screening
Security screening - Competencies
Key activities
- Coordinate and review security screening applications and renewal processes for completeness and accuracy (e.g., conduct fingerprints identification, criminal record checks, reference checks, subject interviews, etc.) through questioning, analyzing, and assessing risks in determining the loyalty, trustworthiness, reliability, and suitability of an individual starting or pursuing employment with the Government of Canada, and make recommendations on granting, denying, or revoking security statuses.
- Plan and coordinate security related projects such as the design and/or implementation of appropriate measures and/or processes (e.g., fingerprints, security screening data, etc.) to support and implement a screening program in accordance with security screening policies and procedures.
- Prepare, compile, and maintain security screening statistics/reports for departmental and central agency uses.
- Support the development, implementation, interpretation, and/or application of government and departmental security policies, standards and guidelines, and the Departmental Security Plan.
- Work with Lead Security Agencies and other government departments to exchange best practices and lessons learned.
Knowledge
Applies at all levels
- Knowledge of the organizational vision, mandate, programs, policies, operating environment, and structure, including diversity and inclusion considerations
- Knowledge of security fundamentals and security legislation, regulations, policies, and practices
- Knowledge of legislation and regulations related to the handling of sensitive and personal information to ensure appropriate categorization and protection
Entry-level
- See above
Mid-level
- Knowledge in interviewing techniques
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of project management
- Knowledge of forensic accounting
- Knowledge of security intelligence
- Knowledge of open-source web search investigative techniques to identify, analyze, and report facts, to determine appropriate recommendations
Management, Executive and Chief Security Officer
- Knowledge of the Government of Canada security governance, including the roles and responsibilities of lead security agencies
Skills
Applies at all levels
- Ability to collect, analyze and get acquainted with information from various sources, establish logical links and leverage as required to advance projects and/or files, and to support an informed decision-making process
Entry-level
- See above
Mid-level
- Ability to manage and/or support a project from its conception to close-out phases
- Ability to navigate/use security screening software and equipment (e.g., fingerprints, camera)
- Ability to conduct and report on interviews and interrogations
- Ability to conduct and report on threat and risk assessments
- Ability to conduct and report on investigations and inspections (e.g., search of criminal records, credit bureau checks)
Management, Executive, and Chief Security Officer
- Ability to manage a team and align efforts towards common goals, in line with government and organizational priorities and programs
- Ability to work with other organizations and stakeholders to ensure the collaboration, sharing and leveraging of information and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned
Attributes
Applies at all levels
- Strategic and analytical thinking and creative problem solving
- Engagement, collaboration, and client-focus
- Self-management: reliability, planning and organizing, flexibility and initiative
- Demonstration of integrity and respect
- Sound judgment
- Communication
- Thoroughness
Entry-level
- See above
Mid-level
- See above