Police Services Watch Clerk

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications must be received by 4:00pm the closing date.

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CK53434P

Position Title

No. of Staff Required

No. of Staff Required 1

Position Type

Position Type FT

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

If Term position, enter length of Term in months N/A

Position Groups

Position Groups CUPE Civic

Division

Division People & Protective Services (DV139)

Department

Department Community Safety (DP115)

Branch

Branch Police Operations Support (BR288)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

A Police Services Watch Clerk provides operational and administrative support to a Watch Commander at Police Services. Provides coverage for other Police Services positions such as Police Services Clerk and Police Services Records Clerk.

Duties - Union

• Assists the Watch Commander by screening calls, reviewing and tracking various action items requiring attention or follow-up and notifying the Watch Commander in a timely fashion.
• Receives, records, responds to and distributes incoming correspondence, information and public complaints; provides general information to the public; refers files to RCMP members for necessary action and tracks follow-up.
• Transcribes files, creates, inputs and retrieves information on various police computerized databases; updates and maintains internal records in support of RCMP operations.
• Communicates information from police databases to both field RCMP members and other authorized police agencies. Ensures the accuracy and integrity of all documents and databases; conforms to RCMP and Police Services standards and procedures.
• Manages the equipment room and its contents, ensuring equipment is properly signed in/out using Equipment Tracker Program.
• Updates, produces and forwards a variety of reports required during the watch.
• Assists in the preparation of the documentation required to obtain search warrants and in-custody information and other court related documents.
• Transfers and prints photographs from cameras and card readers.
• Monitors video surveillance cameras; reports suspected criminal activity in progress, in accordance with RCMP procedures.
• Transcribes witness, victim or warning statements and other urgent word-processing.

Results and Activities - Non union

• High school graduation or equivalent
• One-year relevant experience
• RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applications must be received by 4:00pm the closing date.

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.

Additional Hiring Information

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Starts at $30.58 per hour with 2 step progressions to $34.45 per hour

Posting Date

Posting Date 12/12/2024

Closing Date

Closing Date 01/03/2025

Days of Work

Days of Work 4 days on, 4 days off

Standard Hours per Day 12

Hours of Work

5:00 AM – 5:00 PM for two day shifts (alternate between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM start time)
5:00 PM – 4:00 AM for 2 night shifts (alternate between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM start time)

Work Location

Work Location POLICE SERVICES BUILDING

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years experience do you have working in a Police environment?
  • None
  • 0 - 1 years
  • 1 - 2 years
  • 2 - 4 years
  • over 4 years
• * What is your current typing speed less any errors?
  • 0 - 44 WPM
  • 45 - 54 WPM
  • 55 - 75 WPM
  • 76+ WPM
• * What level of proficiency do you have using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point?
  • No experience
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
• * Do you have experience with data entry?
  • No
  • Yes, minimal experience
  • Yes, lots of experience
• * Police Services operates 365 days a year. This position requires you to work day and night shifts, including weekends and holidays; are you available to work these types of shifts?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you currently have an active RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position requires an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance that has a processing time of up to 6 months which will delay the actual start date for the position.
  • I have read this statement and understand this condition.
• * This position requires an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance. For Enhanced Security Clearances, the individual must have Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status. Do you possess either Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status?
  • No
  • Yes