CPIC Specialist

Strathcona County; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement and pension programs

Earned day off program

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

Strathcona County RCMP Detachment seeks a CPIC Specialist to ensure CPIC data integrity and timeliness. You will audit, review, and maintain records to support frontline policing and safeguard officers and the public.

The role requires proficiency with RCMP systems (PROS, CPIC/Web, JOIN, ORCA, NPIRS) and strong analytical skills. A High School Diploma with policing experience is essential, with training in CPIC maintenance and CPIC Web. On-site work in Alberta.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma with 4+ years policing experience.
• CPIC Maintenance and CPIC Web training are required.
• Strong knowledge of police policies, procedures, and legal documentation at detachment or national level.
• Experience using RCMP systems including PROS, CPIC/Web, JOIN, ORCA and NPIRS.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and interpret sensitive information for CPIC entry and maintenance.
• Extensive experience reviewing police reports, court documents, and domestic violence-related files.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and validate police files prior to CPIC entry.
• Manage tasks within the PRO task queue to keep records current and compliant.
• Support audits and implement RCMP K Division policy changes.
• Maintain and monitor CPIC records, including updates, removals, and validations.
• Identify aging warrants and recommend appropriate action when warranted.
• Ensure active CPIC records are supported by reports and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with RCMP detachment policies and procedures.
• Audit warrants, protection orders, peace bonds, and firearms prohibitions.
• Provide training and operational support to detachment staff regarding CPIC Web.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Decision making

Prioritization

Policy interpretation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma with 4+ years policing experience

Tools

PROS

CPIC/Web

JOIN

ORCA

NPIRS

CPIC Maintenance

CPIC Web training

Job description

Working within the Strathcona County RCMP Detachment, the CPIC Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of information entered into the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database. The position is responsible for auditing, reviewing, and maintaining CPIC records to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures. Accurate and up-to-date records are essential for providing reliable operational information that supports frontline policing activities and helps safeguard both police officers and members of the public.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze, and validate police files prior to CPIC entry
• Manage tasks within the PRO task queue to ensure records remain current and compliant
• Support audits and implement policy changes directed by RCMP "K" Division
• Maintain and monitor CPIC records, including updates, removals, modifications, and validations
• Identify aging warrants and recommend appropriate action when warranted
• Ensure that all active records in CPIC are valid and supported by corresponding police reports and documentation
• Ensure compliance with RCMP detachment policies and procedures
• Audit and assess warrants, protection orders, peace bonds, probation orders, restraining orders, and firearms prohibitions
• Provide training and operational support to detachment staff regarding CPIC Web

Qualificationsand Skills:

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 4 years' experience in a policing environment
• CPIC Maintenance and CPIC Web training
• Strong knowledge of police policies, procedures, and legal documentation at Detachment or national level is required
• Experience using RCMP systems, including PROS, CPIC/Web, JOIN, ORCA, and NPIRS
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and interpret sensitive information for CPIC entry and maintenance
• Extensive experience reviewing police reports, court documents, and domestic violence-related files
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to produce highly accurate work while managing competing priorities
• Extensive knowledge and familiarity of police reports and legal court documents

Conditions of Employment:

• Ability to obtain RCMP Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance

Who We Are:

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, collaboration, and accountability.

Why Join Strathcona County

(depending on position)

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
  • Extended health and dental coverage
  • Health and wellness spending account
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement and pension programs
  • Earned day off program
  • Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.