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As a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) Information Specialist, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining and ensuring the integrity of all records submitted to CPIC on behalf of Calgary Police Service (CPS). Primary duties include:

- Respond to request via radio, telephone and messaging.
- Research, organize and distribute highly sensitive and confidential data from a multiple of computer databases to field personnel in a concise and timely manner.
- Prepare comprehensive Prosecutor's Information Packages for an arrestee's appearance before the Justice of the Peace or the documents required for Field Officer Release by the police/peace officers.
- Evaluate, interpret and coordinate the response to CPIC messages and requests to/from outside police, law enforcement and international agencies.
- Maintain the National CPIC database with data entry, updates and removals of existing records, based on guidelines and policies.
- Organize, maintain and share information including warrants, court orders, release documents,



restraining orders and occurrence reports to facilitate arrest and court processes with partners such courts, police officers and law enforcement agencies across Canada.
- Enter all warrants for arrest onto the Warrant Tracking computer System and CPIC.
- Ensure all records are accurate and immediately updated upon status changes.
- Make sure all CPS entries on CPIC are current and accurately maintained by completing monthly validations and purge reports and daily warrant recall lists from Criminal, Traffic and Youth courts.

Qualifications

- A High School diploma or equivalency (i.e. GED) and a minimum of 1 year of related administrative experience in a law enforcement or justice-based workplace.
- The ability to type at least 50 words per minute (wpm) is required.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have CPIC experience.
- Knowledge and experience working with Sentry (Niche) or Justice On-Line Information Network (JOIN) are considered assets.
- Success in this position requires emotional intelligence; creating and sustaining safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces; promoting supportive, balanced, and professional accountability; building and maintaining relationships; developing self and others; striving for results.

Working Conditions: This position deals with emotionally troubling information/situations.

Pre-employment Requirements

- An enhanced security clearance will be conducted.
- Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Education obtained from out of country must have or be able to obtain, an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for confirmation of equivalent credentials.

Position and Pay Information

Business Unit: Calgary Police Services

Union: CUPE Local 38

Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 12 months) & 3 Temporary (up to 6 months)

Compensation: Pay Grade 7 $36.60 - 48.97

Hours of work: Non-Standard 40 hour work week.

Days of work: This is a 24-hour, 7-day per week operation. Position works an average of 40 hours per week over an 8 week cycle.

Location: 5111 - 47 Street N.E.

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: August 5, 2026

Job ID: 314955

📌 Calgary Police Service - CPIC Information Specialist (Canada)
🏢 City of Calgary
📍 Canada