Sergeant-at-Arms (Chief Security Officer)

Competition: LA252690

Department: Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Close Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon) PT

Salary Range: $178,397.95 - $217,558.48 per annum

Placement within the range is typically between the minimum and midpoint and based on qualifications and experience, subject matter expertise, and internal equity, with consideration for how the candidate is developing, meets, or exceeds the role’s requirements.

Job Description: JOB DESCRIPTION PDF

POSITION SUMMARY

Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies.

The Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms department is seeking a strategic, experienced and principled individual for the regular full-time position of Sergeant-at-Arms.

Reporting to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, the Sergeant-at-Arms (SAA) is a permanent officer of the Legislative Assembly holding a highly specialized executive position within the Legislative Assembly Administration. The SAA directs multiple program areas of significant size and complexity, manages formal leadership positions and is overall responsible for the department of over 100 employees. 

The SAA autonomously makes strategic decisions relative to security operations, ensuring the safety and security of Members of the Legislative Assembly, visiting dignitaries, staff, and the public. The SAA is responsible for a portfolio of sensitive and high public profile priorities.  This position leads the department responsible for providing a safe, secure, and accessible environment for Members, staff, and the public within the Legislative Precinct 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The SAA also provides expert advice and supports for constituency offices throughout British Columbia.

The SAA performs ceremonial and security duties relating to proceedings of the Legislative Assembly, ceremonies of state and special events, including care and custody of the ceremonial mace, custody of bills prior to their introduction, custody over the furnishings in the Legislative Chamber, timely distribution of parliamentary documents, and maintenance of the decorum and supervision of the Chamber, galleries, and corridors under the direction of the Speaker, as prescribed in the Standing Orders and statute.

The SAA is responsible for carrying out duties pertaining to proceedings of the Legislative Assembly, including maintaining custody of bills prior to their introduction and the distribution of legislative

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be/have:

• Post-secondary education in public safety or a related program, plus at least 10 years of related senior leadership experience in an operational policing role in a leadership capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. Related experience may include:
  
  
  
  • Demonstrated executive experience including overseeing significant operating and capital budgets, ensuring strategic resource allocation and strong fiscal stewardship.
  
  
  • Overseeing protective and corporate security operations.
  
  
  • Managing a large diverse organization through transparent and accountable practices.
  
  
  • Strategic planning, threat and risk assessment, and operational oversight for large‑scale demonstrations, major events, and protection of critical infrastructure.
  
  
  
  


• Ability to maintain qualification for firearms and use of force equipment.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Career development– We support continuing education by providing innovative, inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth, skill development and career advancement.


• Community, engagement and recognition – We value teamwork, collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects, committees, working groups and events. Together, we celebrate and acknowledge each other's outstanding achievements and contributions.


• Extended health benefits – We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, sick leave and long-term disability benefits.


• Flexible work options – We have a collaborative and team-oriented culture where onsite presence is required for all positions. Flexible work arrangements, including modified work weeks (flex days) and hybrid work schedules (onsite/remote) are offered and subject to operational requirements which may not be available for all positions.


• Health and wellness– We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an in-house fitness room, secure bike storage and a reduced-cost bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program. We also offer an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.


• Location, location, location — We provide employment in an architectural landmark, the Parliament Buildings, which overlooks Victoria's Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, close to shops, restaurants, cafes and parks.


• Retirement benefits– We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire.


• Vacation benefits– We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start, or 8 percent vacation pay.

For more information about our organization, go to https://www.leg.bc.ca/about/careers/working-here.

Note:

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, and selection processes. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

The Legislative Assembly Administration is a non-partisan workforce where political neutrality and impartiality is paramount. Employees must perform their duties in a non-partisan manner and manage their private affairs in a way that does not compromise or raise doubt about their ability to perform their job duties in a neutral and impartial way.

We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted.  An eligibility list may be established and/or auxiliary positions may be considered for future conversion to regular status. Lesser qualified applicants may be under-implemented or appointed at a lower classification. Reference checks and a Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required as conditions of employment. An Education Verification Check may also be required.

All positions at the Legislative Assembly require applicants to be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada. 

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Resources
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
E-mail: [email protected] | Telephone: 250-387-5532 | Web: www.leg.bc.ca

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