Under the direction of the Cranbrook Detachment RCMP Municipal Office Manager and Detachment Commander, the Watch Clerk performs skilled administrative support work of a relatively complex. Work involves performing a wide variety of administrative duties to assist the RCMP Detachment teams and the Watch Commander, including operating non-emergency RCMP Detachment switchboard and radio telephone equipment. The incumbent is required to compose and handle a variety of documents, detachment files, and related office material.

POSTING TYPE: Internal & External

POSITION TYPE: Casual

HOURS OF WORK: On an as needed basis

DEPARTMENT RCMP

HOURLY RATE $37.9065 to $39.8072 per hour, Pay Grade 5 – Schedule “A” Inside Employees

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

- Grade 12 Diploma or GED
- Applied Business Technology Diploma or Office Administration Certificate or Diploma or three years related experience

EXPERIENCE

- Three years related receptionist duties
- Mobile Radio
- Computer data entry
- Switchboard
- Transcription

SPECIFIC SKILLS

- Keyboarding – 60 wpm
- Accurate and efficient written/keyboarding skills
- Word Processing including Excel
- Accurate report/form preparation skills
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and complete documents and records and to check own work
- Ability to extract detailed information from confused, fearful,



hostile individuals or individuals who are in shock
- Relay sensitive or emergency information via police radio and/or telephone
- Maintain accuracy while working with continuous interruptions and adapting to changing priorities
- Exercise sound judgment and provide solutions to problems
- Thorough knowledge of filing and records systems
- Knowledge of Police and Municipal Programs
- Considerable knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and competent in operating computers and word processing packages
- Ability to make numerous, repetitive data entries with a high degree of accuracy and speed
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including a positive knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and composition
- Ability to exercise courtesy, tact, persuasion, and a high level of customer service when supplied information, in person and by telephone
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and exercise independent judgement in determining work priorities
- Ability to handle exposure to extremely graphic and disturbing information and visual materials

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain and RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance
- Ability to work in a confidential environment
- Meet all Federally mandated requirements

CLOSING DATE 11/17/2026, 4:00pm (MT)

📌 RCMP Casual Watch Clerk (British Columbia)
🏢 City of Cranbrook
📍 British Columbia