Part-time Front Desk Reception - Kingston, Canada - Kingston Police

Kingston Police

Verified Company

Kingston, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

Mission

The Kingston Police recruitment process reflects and demonstrates a commitment to our core values of Respect, Integrity, Professionalism, Partnership, Leadership and Excellence.

We are committed to ensuring an equitable process with the goal of achieving a representative workforce of the diverse community we serve.

We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities, including accommodating individual accessibility requirements.
Position Overview
The first position posting is for the front desk. Applicants may be cross trained to work in the records unit based on operational requirements and at their discretion. A list of duties pertaining to Records is attached.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Records and Systems Manager, the Front Desk Reception position is responsible for the main switchboard, answering and responding to incoming emergency and non-emergency calls in a calm and efficient manner.

The position is responsible for the reception area directing visitors to the appropriate department/person and taking reports not requiring police attendance.

The position is responsible for procuring all pertinent information from callers and all other available resources and to complete reports/data entry with a high level of accuracy.

This position will be required to monitor security cameras, including cell cameras, and report problems/emergencies immediately to the watch commander or communications for action.

The Front Desk position requires availability to work shifts, including weekdays and weekends and on a call-out basis.

The second position posting is for Records Clerk

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Records and Systems Manager, the Records position is responsible for general administrative duties related to the functions performed within the Records Unit, including processing of Police Record/Criminal Records checks, answering and routing incoming calls and visitors, data entry into various software systems and procuring all pertinent information from callers and in-person visits, as well as all other available resources, completing reports with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

The current hours of operation for the Records Unit is 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Assigned hours of work will generally be within these hours. Based on organizational requirements hours may be extended to include evenings and weekends. Working on a call-out basis can also be expected.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SALARIES FOR BOTH POSITIONS ARE GOVERNED BY THE KINGSTON POLICE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
Company Bio
Kingston Police is proud to serve the Kingston community of 123,363 residents.

We have a dedicated workforce of 201 officers and 61 civilians and are one of the oldest municipal police services in Canada.

Our members are guided by the mission and values of the Kingston Police.

We are committed to achieving our vision of being among the most progressive, efficient and effective community-oriented police services by developing, supporting and engaging our members.

Responsibilities:

FRONT DESK RECEPTION:

Answer and route incoming calls and visitors to appropriate department/person providing assistance or advice as required
Complete Incident Reports regarding crime or other matters reported by the public. Assist Records Unit with data entry
Record all parolees and charged persons required to report to Police Headquarters and record changes in addresses
Responsible for processing seized vehicle slips, warrant confirmations and service of subpoenas/summons
Monitor security and cell camera and report problems to Watch Commander
Assist in the audit of court related documents at the front desk
Process property items received at the desk, or left at the desk to be returned to owner
Responsible for processing background check requests and collecting required fees
Responsible for booking fingerprinting dates
Responsible for reception area building security, during working hours (i.e. control flow of public and access doors)
Responsible for lock up of desk area (if required at any time).
Communicate with patrol personnel via incar computers
Ensure that Supervisor is kept apprised of emergency calls, dangerous situations and unusual events
Maintain bicycle pickup records.
Perform CPIC and Local records checks for clearance certificates
Other duties as assigned

RECORDS CLERK

Assist members of the public requesting assistance at Records Counter including intake and processing of Police Record/Criminal Record Checks
Scanning and attaching requests for information in RMS
Answer and route incoming calls and visitors to appropriate department/person providing assistance, approved documents or advice as required
Respond to switchboard phone by directing callers to destination or taking messages from the Front Desk or other areas
Take fingerprints of applicants for civil purposes and submit to the RCMP through Livescan system
Process requests from applicants for the d