POLICE RECORDS CLERK

The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a vision that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision, then please apply.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Sound knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the work performed.
• Sound knowledge of the methods, practices and procedures used in operating PRIME software, the UCR code system applicable to the Criminal Code of Canada and other applicable federal and provincial statutes enforced by the RCMP.
• Sound knowledge of basic archiving, clerical and record keeping methods and procedures.
• Sound working knowledge of business English, spelling, numeracy and basic math.
• Working knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada and other applicable federal and provincial statues enforced by the RCMP.
• Ability to read occurrence files to determine circumstances surrounding and nature of occurrence.
• Ability to determine offences reportable to Statistics Canada and to assign and record UCR codes according to prescribed rules, and to produce a variety of statistical reports on a regular basis.
• Ability to review file documents to ensure that all required information is recorded and to notify investigating member when file is deficient or to make corrections as required.
• Ability to operate PRIME software, an asset.
• Ability to operate fax machines, printers and perform related clerical work.
• Ability to use corporate software applications effectively at a basic to intermediate skill level including MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to prepare, to process, to scan, to pull and put away files in the correct sequence and to maintain a variety of materials such as files, records and reports.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, maintain effective working relationships and to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, in matters applicable to the work.
• Ability to effectively multitask, work well under pressure and deal with stressful situations with professionalism.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent supplemented by course work in typing, PRIME and CPIC.
• A minimum of one (1) year of related experience preferably in a Police Department.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

• Retrieve and put away files daily and as required, for various RCMP teams.
• Retrieve, prepare, review, process, distribute, scan, store and maintain a variety of physical and electronic records, reports and related material as well as provide information regarding file content to internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for creating records and conducting initial reviews of files and conclusion of some file types.
• Manage and track all incoming and outgoing hard copy and digital files into the Records tracking system and filed back into the appropriate Records filing system.
• Provide Records Front Counter and phone service to RCMP members, staff and stakeholders, as required.
• Extensive use of PRIME system to perform daily functions such as maintaining and reviewing various essential PRIME queues from creation, conclusion and eventual disposition.
• Provide break coverage for other Police Records Clerks, and other positions, as required.
• Responsible for the ordering, receiving and organizing supplies for the Unit.
• Other administrative duties, as required.