Detachment Services Assistant 2 & 3

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory staffing process designed to create a pool of qualified candidates for appointments on an indeterminate and term basis. This pool of qualified candidates may be used to appoint indeterminate and term employees in similar positions. In the event of a temporary vacancy, the following staffing actions may be used and/or considered: acting appointment, term appointment, assignment or secondment.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Successful completion of two years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

*Proof of education will be required prior to appointment

Degree equivalency

Experience in the provision of administrative support services including three of the following: data entry, preparing correspondence, ordering office supplies, filing, or processing mail.
Experience in using computer applications including two of the following:
databases, email, spreadsheets or word processing.
Experience in receiving and recording enquiries or requests for assistance.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Successful completion of secondary school education

Degree equivalency

Experience working in a law enforcement and/or legal environment.

Experience transcribing and/or ability to transcribe statements from audio cassettes or digital media.

Experience in maintaining a law enforcement database such as: Police Reporting Occurrence System (PROS) or Canadian Police Information (CPIC).

Training and/or experience in providing financial support services such as the collection and recording of monies received, handling petty cash funds, verifying supplier invoices, preparing invoices.

Experience liaising with court representatives or officials, or preparing court disclosure packages. This includes but is not limited to preparing manual or electronic disclosure packages, creating Information’s and Subpoenas on JOIN, swearing Court documents.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Detail oriented
Being organized
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Effective oral communication
Effective written communication
Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
Ability to work in a stressful environment
Ability to deal effectively with police situations
Ability to transmit information

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Willing and able to work in a busy police environment, including exposure to unsettling and/or graphic material

Willingness and ability to travel for work and/or training purposes using various modes of transportation (including owned or leased government transport, commercial and light aircraft and up to and including remote locations).

Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license

Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a Peace Officer Appointment from Alberta Justice & Solicitor General

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Reliability Status security clearance - Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a RCMP Security Clearance throughout their employment. Positions filled will have security clearance requirements at the following levels: RCMP Reliability Status, Secret or Top Secret. This requires a Security/Reliability Interview, and a field investigation in matters of Criminal Activities, credit/finances, education, employment, reference, etc.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address, and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

An online examination will be administered.

An interview will be conducted.

Reference checks will be conducted.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Only online applications are accepted. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.