Clerk – Court Services and Property Control

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service is looking for someone who shares our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment. You will be joining a team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers, willing to go the extra mile to serve community members. Our mission is not to stand above but to stand within our community and to work hand in hand with our community partners with our focus on helping to lead our community to be a happy and safe place to be.

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow, and promote positive change in a friendly, safe environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Sergeant – CID and Court Services, the Court Services/Digital Evidence and Property Control Clerk provides information, assistance and customer service to the general public, courthouse personnel, legal professionals, social agencies, members of the SCPS and other police agencies. This position is responsible for clerical support to all members of the SCPS, as well as maintaining accurate and current court records, and the records management systems at SCPS including CPIC.

This position will be responsible for the preservation, handling, redaction, transcription and disclosure of records and digital evidence, including multimedia files, such as audio communications, videos and images, for the purposes of criminal investigations and court disclosure; administers the retention and destruction of records and evidence within the AXON evidence.com system and our DEMS (Digital Evidence Management System). This position will also be responsible for assisting other members of the SCPS in the recording, securing, storage, cataloguing, and disposal of items that are housed in the SCPS Property Control Unit.

Goal Statement:

We are a progressive public service that strives to create and maintain strong relationships with our community members and partners and we are committed to working together to ensure the security and well-being of everyone within our community.

We are committed to continually evolving and growing as a Police Service to meet all of the needs of the community.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
• 3-6 months related work experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and Adobe Systems applications.
• Sound technical knowledge and proven ability to utilize technologies to innovate and contribute to process efficiencies.
• Critical thinking skills with solution-focused approach to work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent work and attendance record including a positive attitude in the workplace.