Job Description

OverviewReporting to the Court Services and Cells Supervisor, this is specialized work in the RCMP Detachment of a technical, legal nature.Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Expedite prosecution reports to Crown Counsel, including reviewing reports to ensure the accuracy and completeness of reports.
• Process of persons through the criminal justice system in an efficient manner.
• Direct investigating officers to secure all necessary details, evidence and statements to prove charges for court purposes.
• Ensure that all information processed for court files is accurate and complete in order to ensure that cases are not dismissed for technical error or lack of evidence.
• Liaise with Federal and Provincial Crown Counsels and other federal, provincial and municipal agencies including officials and detachment staff to facilitate the criminal case management process.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of law enforcement practices of the RCMP and of the departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the work.
• Thorough knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada and applicable Federal and Provincial statutes and Municipal bylaws.
• Thorough knowledge of investigational procedures and evidentiary requirements to prove a charge.
• Considerable knowledge of the criminal justice system and court procedures.
• Ability to read and assess reports for clarity and completeness and to ensure that all proper investigational procedures and evidentiary requirements are met.
• Ability to ensure that investigating officers respond promptly to requests from Crown Counsel for additional information.
• Ability to provide direction to members regarding proper documentation, pertinent case law interpretation and policy directives, and to assess and report on members performance in court.
• Ability to resolve court scheduling conflicts.
• Considerable independence of judgement and action is exercised within departmental regulations, policies and procedures and within applicable laws and legal practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively, both verbal and written.
• Intermediate level in Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to operate PRIME, JUSTIN, CJIM, Intellibook, BCeID and SFTS are considered an asset.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance
• Other duties, as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent supplemented by coursework in law plus 5 years of related experience in a police environment including knowledge of criminal codes and investigational procedures or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence for the Province of British Columbia with a safe driving history.

Working Conditions:Work is performed in an office environment with some travel to and from the detachment to the court house.