The District of Saanich provides a wide range of public services to the community. Within the Saanich Police Department, accurate, secure and timely records administration supports effective police operations and responsive service to the public.
The Saanich Police Department is seeking up to five casual Records Support Clerks to join the Administration Division. Working in a continuous operations environment that provides 24/7 coverage, Records Support Clerks provide essential clerical and records support while maintaining a high level of accuracy, confidentiality and security of information.
Reporting to the Records Supervisor, the Records Support Clerk performs a variety of clerical and records functions, including switchboard operation, word processing, computerized data entry, transcription, filing and file maintenance. The role processes police reports and related property information, performs first-level data quality review, maintains police and court documents, and works with police records systems including RMS, CPIC and JUSTIN. The position also responds to public inquiries, supports information flow across shift rotations, and applies established legislation, policies and procedures in a highly confidential environment.
Requirements include Grade 12, including courses related to office administration; one year of experience in office or business administration, with some related experience in a police environment; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; proven accuracy in grammar, punctuation, spelling, proofreading, validation and data entry; and a keyboarding speed of 55 words per minute. Applicants must provide proof of typing speed from a recognized educational institution or hiring agency. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates must pass and maintain the required enhanced reliability security clearance, including polygraph.
The successful candidates will work varying shifts in a 24/7 continuous operations environment, which may include weekdays, weekends, nights and statutory holidays. As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.