Exhibit Custodian

CivicInfo BC; Vernon; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

CivicInfo BC is seeking an Exhibit Custodian (Regular) to manage and safeguard detachment exhibits, maintain tight documentation, and ensure policy compliance. You will coordinate exhibit movement, respond to inquiries, and lead quality assurance reviews.

Requirements include a post-secondary certificate, policing experience, a BC driver’s license, and ability to obtain RCMP security clearances. This is a full-time, on-site role at the Detachment Building.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate in Office Administration, Legal Secretary, or equivalent education.
• Minimum two years recent policing environment in an operational support role (records review, court liaison, or police exhibit safeguarding).
• Valid B.C. Driver’s license.
• Combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for handling, safe keeping and storage of seized property to preserve continuity of evidence for prosecutions.
• Controls movement, storage and disposition of Detachment exhibits and coordinates with investigators.
• Responds to exhibit-related inquiries from the public and refers as needed.
• Maintains an exhibit diary date system including court considerations and appeal periods.
• Conducts ongoing review of exhibits for accuracy and quality assurance.
• Leads reviews to improve practices and recommends training and education.
• Coordinates and conducts required training related to exhibits.
• Performs other related duties and supports emergency services when required.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Communication skills

Documentation accuracy

Team coordination

Education

Office Administration / Legal Secretary cert

Tools

CPIC system

PRIME

MS Office

Job description

Job Requisition: JR-2026-293 Exhibit Custodian (Regular) (Open)

Job Family: CUPE

Start Date: 2026-10-28

End Date: 2026-11-19

Primary Posting: No

Internal Closing Date: Nov 5, 2026

External Closing Date: Nov 19, 2026

Note: Posting comes off at 12:00AM on the closing date, with the competition closing at 11:59pm the day prior.

Hourly Rate: 41.17

Minimum Weekly Hours: 35

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Municipal Support Services - RCMP, this position processes and controls all Detachment exhibits and performs a variety of other related functions as directed.

Duties Include

• Accountable for handling, safe keeping and storage of seized property to preserve continuity of evidence to achieve successful prosecutions in Court. Controls and monitors all exhibit documentation for accuracy and adherence to criminal law and to the policies and guidelines provided, and brings oversights to the attention of the appropriate supervisor or investigator.
• Controls the movement, storage, and disposition/destruction of all Detachment exhibits, soliciting input from investigating members as necessary to protect the integrity of the exhibit system.
• Responds to exhibit-related inquiries from the general public and takes appropriate action by way of dealing with the matter directly or referring the inquiry to the appropriate person.
• Maintains an exhibit diary date system that includes court considerations and appeal periods.
• Conducts ongoing review of exhibits to ensure accuracy and completeness for quality assurance.
• Manages and leads ongoing reviews to improve best business practices and make recommendations for training and education.
• Coordinates and conducts required training and education related to exhibits.
• Provides other related duties as required.
• All persons employed by the City of Vernon will be required to assist the City in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.

Required Education and Experience

• Post-secondary certificate in Office Administration, Legal Secretary, or equivalent education.
• Minimum two years recent experience in a policing environment in an operational support role such as records review, court liaison, or police exhibit safeguarding.
• Valid B.C. Driver’s license.
• A combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Sound knowledge of RCMP policy, directives and procedures concerning exhibit handling.
• Sound knowledge of PRIME (Police Records Information Management Environment).
• Knowledge of CPIC (Canadian Police Information Centre) system.
• Proficient working with a variety of computer and related software applications and general office equipment.
• Ability to review exhibit files for clarity, completeness, accuracy and adherence to RCMP policy and procedure.
• Must obtain within three months, Canadian Firearms Safety Course for non-restricted and restricted weapons.
• Ability to obtain WHMIS upon commencement of the position.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize, multi-task and co-ordinate a demanding workload.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an acceptable Police Information Check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance.

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Worker Sub-Type: Permanent

Location: Detachment Building

Time Type: Full time

Supervisory Organization: Municipal Support Services - RCMP