Vancouver Police Department
Clerk Reviewer
COMPETITION: #25TCSU-20250116
SECTION: Transcription/CPIC Support Unit, Information Management Section
STATUS: Temporary full-time
DURATION: Up to one year with the possibility for an extension of the assignment or regular full-time opportunities
HOURS OF WORK: Four days on / Four days off Rotating between:
Dayshift: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Afternoon shift: 12:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Night shift: 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
SALARY: Pay Grade 17 - $31.66 to $37.20 per hour
LOCATION: 3585 Graveley Street, Vancouver
Responsible for transcribing police reports, processing recovered stolen vehicles, processing online crime reports, and reviewing, managing, and maintaining the CPIC system.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Adds, reviews, maintains, and validates CPIC entries (ie. property records, Special Interest to Police (SIP), Surveillance, Administrative Driving Prohibitions, etc.)
- Sends, receives, and distributes CPIC messages appropriately
- Follows up with the completion of K-file victim notifications and next-of-kin requests
- Queries booking sheets received from the Jail
- Transcribes police reports into PRIME/Versadex
- Sends follow-ups as required
- Routes electronic files to the appropriate units/handles
- Liaises with internal and external agencies as required (ie. ICBC, E-Comm, VPD Jail, etc.)
- Completes weekly tow sheets
- Advises registered owners by phone when their stolen vehicles are recovered
- Generates and processes daily browses/reports
- Redacts Section 28 Mental Health Act reports and faxes them to the appropriate hospital
- Reviews and processes online crime reports (OCR)
- Performs basic CPIC Management Unit processes after hours
- Manages unscheduled system outages and assists with scheduled outages
- Completes monthly CPIC validation reports
- Receives incoming phone calls from a wide range of customers and directs them appropriately
- Participates in the annual mandatory high-stress debrief program
- Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required:
- Working knowledge of PRIME/Versadex, WMS, JUSTIN, CPIC, CPIC Web
- Thorough knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Knowledge of the Department’s information sharing policy
- Able to multi-task
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with VPD personnel at all levels as well as outside police agencies
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships in a team environment
- Ability to work independently or in a team
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Ability to work accurately with constant interruptions
- Ability to utilize independent decision making skills
Preferred:
- Working knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada and other federal and provincial statutes
- Have working knowledge of CPIC policy
EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Minimum one year of experience in an office or team environment
Preferred:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a policing environment
EDUCATION
Required:
Preferred:
- Commercial training in an office environment
- Accredited CPIC course or equivalent experience
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status
- All employees must maintain their enhanced security clearance while employed with the Vancouver Police Department, which will be renewed every five years or as required
SELECTION PROCESS
Short-listed applicants must pass standard clerical testing prior to moving on to the interview stage. The testing consists of:
- Typing: 45 words per minute
- Excel (Basic)
- Word (Basic)
- Data Entry: 6,000 keystrokes per hour
NOTE: This position falls under the jurisdiction of Teamsters Local 31.
Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter made to the attention of the Human Resources Section via email to vpd.civilian.jobs@vpd.ca by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. Please indicate the competition number on the subject line in the email.
THE VANCOUVER POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER