Traffic Sergeant

Job Information

Job Title:

Sergeant, Traffic - Alberta Sheriffs Police Service

Job Requisition: 83434
Ministry:
Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location:

Various Locations
* Updated
Full or Part-Time:
Permanent
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent (Two positions available)
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
June 16, 2026
Salary: $150,064 (Sergeant
2)

Please note:

It is anticipated that this position will transition to the new Alberta Sheriffs Police Service at a future date.

Reporting to a Staff Sergeant, the Sergeant, Traffic provides frontline supervisory leadership for traffic enforcement operations at the shift or unit level. This is a frontline supervisory position with direct oversight of approximately 4 to 12 Constables (shift-dependent), providing clear operational direction during shift operations. This role ensures the effective execution of traffic enforcement priorities, operational compliance, officer safety, and consistent delivery of roadway safety outcomes.

The Sergeant translates direction into operational action, supervises enforcement activities, and maintains situational awareness of roadway conditions and emerging risks. The position carries significant accountability, as decisions related to supervision of police operations and the exercise of police powers may be subject to judicial review, Charter challenge, and professional standards of oversight. Through sound judgment and effective coordination, the role contributes directly to reducing high-risk driving behaviors and improving public safety outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide frontline supervision, direction, and support to constables.
• Coordinate and deploy resources to address traffic risks, collisions, and operational priorities.
• Oversee compliance with legislation, policy, and professional standards, including report review and corrective action.
• Lead and coordinate response to traffic incidents, including collisions and high-risk enforcement activities.
• Execute and monitor enforcement priorities, ensuring activities focus on roadway safety outcomes.
• Coach, mentor, and manage performance, including feedback, development, and conduct management.
• Manage shift operations, including briefings, scheduling, reporting, and escalation of critical issues.
• Exercise independent operational judgment and ensure personnel maintain required certifications and readiness.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

Systems Thinking: Understands traffic enforcement within the broader public safety system and aligns operations to risks, legislation, and organizational priorities.

Creative Problem Solving: Assesses incidents and operational challenges to implement practical, compliant enforcement solutions.

Agility: Adapts quickly to changing conditions, priorities, and emerging risks while maintaining effective supervision under pressure.

Drive for Results: Sets clear expectations, monitors performance, and ensures enforcement activities deliver measurable roadway safety outcomes.

Build Collaborative Environments: Promotes teamwork, open communication, and effective conflict resolution to support coordinated operations.

Develop Self and Others: Builds team capability through coaching, feedback, and continuous development while maintaining personal readiness.

A university degree in Criminology, Police Studies, Criminal Justice, Adult Education or other behavioral sciences (Psychology, Sociology, etc.) relevant to law enforcement, plus seven (7) years of operational policing experience, including traffic enforcement, fatal collision investigation and supervision.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: one year of experience for one year of education.

Requirement: Candidates must be eligible for appointment as a Police Officer in the Province of Alberta in accordance with the Police Act (Alberta). Preference will be given to candidates with ten (10) or more years of operational policing experience, consistent with industry standards.

• Demonstrate experience providing frontline supervision, including shift management, operational briefings, incident leadership, and real-time decision-making in dynamic environments.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable legislation (Criminal Code of Canada, Police Act (Alberta), Charter, Traffic Safety Act (Alberta)) and ability to apply policing authorities, ensure compliance, and uphold professional standards.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and manage performance, including addressing conduct concerns through progressive discipline and clear, defensible documentation.
• Demonstrate ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure, including…