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Central Processing Officer
Overview
Under the direction of the CPU Desk Supervisor, the Central Processing Officer (CPO) plays a key role in the arrest processing process through the admission, monitoring, arrest and bail hearings of prisoners in the Central Processing Unit. The main responsibilities of the CPO include providing for the custody, care and control of prisoners in a police facility or when conducting external escorts. As a designated peace officer, the incumbent of this position is responsible for ensuring the security and good order of the facility is maintained as well as providing direction to and supervision of offenders. These functions are provided in a twenty-four-hour operation with rotating shifts in a challenging and potentially volatile environment. The CPO also prepares required documentation for conducting accurate and thorough bail hearings and processing warrant arrests within WPS facilities as well as correctional institutions within the City of Winnipeg.
As a Central Processing Officer, you will:
• Ensure the care and custody of the prisoners while ensuring safety of staff and security of the facility.
• Receive new prisoners, control and monitor their movement.
• Process warrants at police headquarters and correctional facilities minding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms implications and other responsibilities under the Criminal Code and other Statutes.
• Facilitate and participate in the bail process including the compilation, organization, review and approval of the bail hearing package, as per the Bail Reform Act and duties related to victim rights in accordance with The Victims' Bill of Rights.
• Other Duties
Qualifications
• Grade 12 Diploma; G.E.D. Certificate; or equivalent
• 12 months experience working with persons in custody, or other law enforcement/regulatory experience, 24 months highly preferred12 months experience working with persons in custody, or other law enforcement/regulatory experience an asset
• Demonstrated basic standard level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook
• Good working knowledge of RMS Niche
• Good working knowledge of the Closed-Circuit TV system, and Niche whiteboard electronic prisoner management tracking system
• Knowledge of WPS policies and procedures
• Awareness of cultural diversity
• Demonstrated working knowledge of general office procedures and equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Possess excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to observe and assess behaviors
• Strong interpersonal skill and ability to work with tact and diplomacy with a wide variety of individuals under varying circumstances
• The ability to establish and maintain a positive, respectful, healthy work environment that supports the physical, psychological and social working relationships with members at all levels in a team environment
*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service** at application.