Exhibit Custodian (Regular)

City of Vernon

12d•CA$41•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Municipal Support Services - RCMP, this position processes and controls all Detachment exhibits and performs a variety of other related functions as directed. Duties include being accountable for handling, safe keeping and storage of seized property to preserve continuity of evidence to achieve successful prosecutions in Court. This role involves controlling and monitoring all exhibit documentation for accuracy and adherence to criminal law and to the policies and guidelines provided, and bringing oversights to the attention of the appropriate supervisor or investigator. The Exhibit Custodian controls the movement, storage, and disposition/destruction of all Detachment exhibits, soliciting input from investigating members as necessary to protect the integrity of the exhibit system. They respond to exhibit-related inquiries from the general public and take appropriate action by dealing with the matter directly or referring the inquiry to the appropriate person. The position maintains an exhibit diary date system that includes court considerations and appeal periods, and conducts ongoing review of exhibits to ensure accuracy and completeness for quality assurance. Additionally, the role manages and leads ongoing reviews to improve best business practices and make recommendations for training and education, and coordinates and conducts required training and education related to exhibits. Other related duties as required are also part of this role. All persons employed by the City of Vernon will be required to assist the City in providing emergency services, and duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.

Requirements

Post-secondary certificate in Office Administration, Legal Secretary, or equivalent education.
Minimum two years recent experience in a policing environment in an operational support role such as records review, court liaison, or police exhibit safeguarding.
Valid B.C. Driver’s license.
Sound knowledge of RCMP policy, directives and procedures concerning exhibit handling.
Sound knowledge of PRIME (Police Records Information Management Environment).
Knowledge of CPIC (Canadian Police Information Centre) system.
Proficient working with a variety of computer and related software applications and general office equipment.
Ability to review exhibit files for clarity, completeness, accuracy and adherence to RCMP policy and procedure.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize, multi-task and co-ordinate a demanding workload.
Ability to obtain and maintain an acceptable Police Information Check.
Ability to obtain and maintain a RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance.

Nice To Haves

A combination of related education and experience may be considered.
Must obtain within three months, Canadian Firearms Safety Course for non-restricted and restricted weapons.
Ability to obtain WHMIS upon commencement of the position.

Responsibilities

Accountable for handling, safe keeping and storage of seized property to preserve continuity of evidence to achieve successful prosecutions in Court.
Controls and monitors all exhibit documentation for accuracy and adherence to criminal law and to the policies and guidelines provided, and brings oversights to the attention of the appropriate supervisor or investigator.
Controls the movement, storage, and disposition/destruction of all Detachment exhibits, soliciting input from investigating members as necessary to protect the integrity of the exhibit system.
Responds to exhibit-related inquiries from the general public and takes appropriate action by way of dealing with the matter directly or referring the inquiry to the appropriate person.
Maintains an exhibit diary date system that includes court considerations and appeal periods.
Conducts ongoing review of exhibits to ensure accuracy and completeness for quality assurance.
Manages and leads ongoing reviews to improve best business practices and make recommendations for training and education.
Coordinates and conducts required training and education related to exhibits.
Provides other related duties as required.
Assist the City in providing emergency services.