Block Watch Program Clerk Municipality: City of Chilliwack This posting closed on October 29, 2024 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 2024-122 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Public Safety and Social Development Job Description: GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY: The incumbent in this class assists management to achieve an efficient operation at the Community Police Office by providing reliable performance in planning, coordination, operation and administration of the Block Watch Watch Programs, observing the sensitivity of the position and complying with all acceptable security and safety practices in accordance with municipal policies. NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK: The incumbent will perform a variety of typing and clerical work of moderate complexity and responsibility; answer and direct incoming calls to the appropriate program and in person inquires. The incumbent will be required to type/prepare documents, correspondence/material from copies, rough drafts, general instructions pertaining to the various programs offered through the crime prevention office.The incumbent will be involved in the day to day functions of the various programs, Block Watch program; and must be familiar with the City /Speed Watch and Crime Free Multi Housing Programs. The incumbent will be responsible for the organization of volunteers. . The incumbent will be required to liase with various RCMP members, Community Organizations, Media Relations, and other Police Detachments. The incumbent will assist in the organization and promotion of RCMP Crime Prevention programs. The incumbent will be responsible in ensuring all needed materials and documents are organized and readily available. Educational Requirements: -Must have a minimum of grade 12 education augmented by typing and commercial courses, post secondary education in Criminology or Social Sciences. - OR - an acceptable combination of education and experience; Skill Requirements: -Must have a valid B.C. Driver’s License; -Must have sound knowledge of the Block Watch Program, Crime Prevention through Environmental Design, City Speed Watch; -Must have a minimum of 2 years experience working in a police agency or within the criminal justice systems; -Able to operate a variety of standard office equipment; -Able to perform clerical, typing and receptionist duties with minimal supervision; -Able to type accurately and rapidly; -Able to be courteous, tactful and diplomatic in dealing with the public and be neat and presentable in appearance; -Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department officials and other members of staff; -Able to qualify for and maintain the required security clearance for the position. Failure on the part of the employee to satisfy this requirement will necessitate the removal of that employee from the position. Salary: $32.04 per hour (2024 rate) Web Address: www.chilliwack.com/careers Address: 8550 Young Road Chilliwack, BC V2P 8A4 E-mail: careers@chilliwack.com Opening Date: October 15, 2024 08:30 AM Closing Date: October 29, 2024 04:30 PM Back