Court Liaison Officer

The Opportunity:

Responsible for the administration, management, distribution and delivery of all court related documents for a large municipal police department. Performs queries and/or maintenance on the Criminal Justice Information Management (CJIM), Justice Online Information Network (JOIN) and Police Occurrence Records System (PROS), Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and Livescan. Acts as a Court Liaison Officer between Federal, Provincial and Municipal prosecution services, Court Services, Bail Office, Community Corrections, and other agencies. Provides ongoing coaching on legal procedures and new legislation to police officers, support staff and the public

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

• Grade 12
• Two (2) years experience in a police or court setting to provide a thorough knowledge of police and court procedures. A good working knowledge of the Criminal Code, Provincial Statutes, Federal Acts, Municipal Bylaws and related court documents is required.
• Ability to type 40 wpm.
• Must be able to be appointed as a Community Peace Officer II
• Pass stringent RCMP enhanced security clearance.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to learn and fluently use the RCMP PIRS and PROS systems; RCMP CPIC system, JOIN, LIVESCAN and the CJIM computer in performing maintenance transactions and queries. Knowledge and ability to learn Microsoft Office Suite and Windows required.
• Must possess above average communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Must possess above average organizational ability and time management to meet the demands of a fast paced court environment.
• Must be able to function during busy and stressful situations.
• Must respond diplomatically and courteously to difficult clients, such as Prosecutors, Defense Counsel, Justices of the Peace, Police and general public.

Affiliation:

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Remuneration:

$35.53 to $37.40 per hour.

Hours of Work:

75 hours biweekly, Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Additional Information:

Must successfully pass a stringent RCMP Security Clearance before commencing employment. If you currently have the required clearance, please indicate it clearly in your resume.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.