24-070 Municipal Reader

Municipal Reader

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We have an opportunity for a regular full-time Municipal Reader position with the Police Services department. This position performs specialized clerical work of a technical nature which involves reading occurrence files to ensure proper investigational procedures have been followed and evidentiary requirements met. This position reviews occurrence files for investigational content and quality; ensures the completeness, accuracy and validity of U.C.R (Uniform Crime Reporting) coding; records and authorizes the removal and addition of entries; obtains and analyzes relevant criminal operation data and prepares reports on crime patterns, investigational concerns and/or related legislative matters; and provides direction to members and other staff to ensure compliance with policy and procedures and advises same of system capabilities and policy and procedural changes. The ideal candidate will have great interpersonal and attention-to-detail skills.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Completion of Grade 12 including or supplemented by business courses, plus considerable related experience in investigational work in a police environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of investigational procedures and evidentiary requirements in conducting police investigations and of the Criminal Code of Canada and other applicable Federal and Provincial statutes enforced by the RCMP.
• Thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to maintaining RCMP files and records.
• Considerable knowledge of clerical and recordkeeping methods and procedures.
• Ability to read occurrence files for investigational content and quality, to ensure that all proper investigational procedures and evidentiary requirements are met, and that all investigations are complete.
• Ability to ensure the completeness, accuracy and validity of U.C.R (Uniform Crime Reporting) coding and C.P.I.C. (Canadian Police Information Centre) files and records.
• Ability to provide direction to members, investigators and other staff to ensure that all investigative actions comply with prescribed policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate computer terminals.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports related to the work.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATES:

• Ability to obtain and maintain an RCMP Security Clearance

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting hrenquires@mapleridge.ca.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.