Video
System Clerk (Clerk 4)
Regular Full
Time
Surrey Police
Service (SPS) is Surrey’s new municipal police agency. On November 29, 2024,
SPS became the police of jurisdiction, and assumed responsibility and command
for policing and law enforcement in Surrey. SPS is working to redefine policing
with innovative new approaches and community-based solutions. It’s an exciting
time as SPS continues to expand our team with talented people who want to help
shape the future of policing in Surrey. To date we’ve hired over 550 police
officers and over 450 civilian support staff and will grow to be one of the
largest independent police services in Canada. Since day one, SPS has been
intentional about building a culture that is inclusive, respectful and
supportive, with a strong focus on employee wellness and career development.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Surrey
Police Service (SPS) has an exciting opportunity for a Regular Full Time Video
Systems Clerk (Clerk 4) to join our Specialized Operations Division, within the
Investigative Services Bureau. Reporting to the Sergeant, Forensic Video
Analyst Team, the incumbent performs a variety of moderately complex clerical
tasks. This level of work requires taking initiative and exercising independent
judgement within established guidelines.
The Video
Systems Clerk provides essential administrative and technical support to a
forensic video analysis team. This role supports the intake, organization, and
tracking of digital evidence while following best practices consistent with
LEVA (Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Video Association), SWGDE
(Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence), and established forensic video
methodologies. This position combines front-line administrative duties with
structured technical handling of video evidence in a secure, detail-oriented
law enforcement environment.
Duties include:
·
Receive, download,
duplicate. log and track digital multimedia evidence (DME) in accordance with
established chain-of-custody protocols.
·
Answer and manage incoming
calls and requests for the Video Analysis Team in a professional, courteous,
and service-oriented manner.
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Assist analysts by
organizing media and preparing files for workflow processing.
·
Demonstrate strong
self-discipline and focus, minimizing non-work-related distractions (e.g.,
personal cell phone or internet use).
·
Being coachable, open to
feedback, and willing to learn new processes and skills
Schedule / Hours of Work
This
is an on-site position and the anticipated schedule for this
position is 7 hour days / 35 hour week. Please note, the hours are subject to
change based on operational needs and adherence to the Collective Agreement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
·
Plans, coordinates, trains, and supervises
clerical staff in a variety of various functions.
·
Interprets and communicates departmental
regulations to the public to address complex issues.
·
Reviews and validates the accuracy,
completeness, and compliance of a wide array of records, statements, and office
documents within departmental regulations.
·
Creates new forms, procedures, and
instructions, subject to a review by a supervisor.
Compiles
documents by collecting and reviewing a range of data and complex statistical
reports.
·
Conducts junior level accounting statistical
analysis.
·
Composes various technical letters.
·
Assists other staff in their duties.
·
May be assigned to different divisions or
sections within the department.
· Performs
related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
·
Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by
completion of several business courses at a post-secondary level.
·
Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible
and diversified clerical experience including some supervisory experience.
·
A minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute
is required.
·
An equivalent combination of education and
experience
· All applicants must obtain and
maintain the required police security clearance throughout their employment
with SPS, which includes
a mandatory polygraph examination.
BENEFITS &
COMPENSATION
Surrey
Police Service offers a comprehensive benefits package, including extended
health and dental coverage, a defined benefit pension through the Municipal
Pension Plan, generous vacation entitlements, and ongoing professional
development. Employees also benefit from short-term and long-term coverage,
travel and life insurance, discounted access to City of Surrey recreation
facilities, and a dedicated Employee Services team providing personal and
family support. With a strong focus on well-being, career growth, and work-life
balance, SPS is committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace. Note
– The aforementioned benefits only apply to eligible full-time positions within
SPS.
·
This is a unionized position, represented
by CUPE 402.
·
The compensation range is $31.97/hour
- $34.75/hour (pay grade 15) based on 2024 rates.
Applications must be
submitted through our online Careers page. This posting will remain open until 11:55pm on August
7, 2026; however, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We
encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as the posting
may close earlier if a suitable candidate is selected.
For updates on
recruitment opportunities and other Surrey Police Service news, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter).
Thank you for
your interest in working with SPS. We pride ourselves on hiring members that
model the mission, vision, and values of SPS through unquestioned integrity and
sustaining a visible, credible, inclusive, and respected profile.