job opportunity

Would you like to be part of a dynamic, fast paced, award winning local government organization?  A team that prides itself on providing cost effective local government services for local residents?  Do you have the right attitude, qualifications, and superior people skills for the job?  If so, the City of Langford invites you to apply to be a casual Watch Clerk with the West Shore RCMP Detachment!

We currently have openings for multiple casual Watch Clerk positions to provide essential operational and administrative support to front-line officers. In the Watch Clerk role, you will be responsible for managing both digital and physical police files, preparing reports for Crown Counsel, and ensuring data accuracy across systems such as PRIME, CPIC, and JUSTIN. You will also record and process information from outside agencies, and facilitate communication in person, through radio, and mobile workstations.

Qualifications for this position include:

• Grade 12 Diploma and a minimum of one (1) year experience in a police administrative environment
• Required to sign Acceptable User Practices for RCMP Information Technology (procedures and practices related to security of information, including access to information, National and Departmental Security)
• Successful completion of PRIME and UCR training, and CPIC certification
• Considerable working knowledge of police databases and the Criminal Code of Canada
• Ability to cope effectively with files containing graphic information
• Strong time‐management and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively multi‐task under pressure of heavy workload
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem‐solving skills
• The ability to obtain and maintain security clearance is mandatory

The hours for this Watch Clerk Profile are 12-hour shifts; day shifts are 6:30am to 6:30pm and night shifts are 6:30pm to 6:30am. The salary for these positions is $39.41 per hour (2024 rates) plus 14% in lieu of benefits, vacation, and statutory holidays. This is a CUPE Local 374 position.

For full details on responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the attached position description.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to (identify the position you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail). Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, until the positions have been filled.

Job Description

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.