Police Audio Transcription Clerk

Vancouver Police Department; Burnaby; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Vancouver Police Department seeks a Police Audio Transcription Clerk to produce verbatim transcripts from sensitive digital audio files. This full-time role requires strong typing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with audio related to police processes. Candidates must pass typing and audio transcription tests to proceed further.

Qualifications

• Minimum 60 words per minute typing speed.
• Experience in transcribing from transcription equipment preferred.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes sensitive digital audio files from various units.
• Converts audio and video to suitable formats.
• Adheres to PTSU business rules during transcription.

Skills

Accurate transcription

Attention to audio detail

Good hearing

Excellent listening skills

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Start/Stop

FTR Audio

VCL Media Player

Job description

Vancouver Police Department
Police Audio Transcription Clerk

COMPETITION: #25110-50054157

SECTION:
Police Transcription Service Unit, Information Management Section

STATUS:
Regular full-time

HOURS OF WORK:
Four-day compressed workweek
Thursday to Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SALARY:
Pay Grade 15
$29.20 to $34.30 hourly

LOCATION:
3585 Graveley Street, Vancouver

COMPETITION END DATE:
Friday, July 31, 2025

Responsible for producing verbatim transcripts from digital audio files using transcription software and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Transcribes verbatim sensitive digital audio files received from various units (Homicide, Robbery & Assault, Arson, Sex Crimes, Patrol) of various sound quality
• Transcribes audio from 911 calls, radio transmission calls, pre-trial phone conversations, and voicemail recordings
• Converts audio and video to suitable formats using the VCL Media Player when necessary
• Extracts audio from video files received
• Uses Start/Stop and FTR Audio/Video programs
• Transcribes in accordance with the PTSU business rules
• Transcribes audio at a rate where one minute of audio can be transcribed in approximately seven minutes
• Listens to explicit descriptions of crimes and crime scenes that may be disturbing
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required:

• Minimum 60 words per minute typing
• Accurate transcription, spelling, and grammar
• Attention to audio detail as it pertains to the context of the file being transcribed
• Good hearing and excellent listening skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships in a team environment

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of police processes
• Working knowledge of Start/Stop, FTR Audio, VCL Media Player

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in transcribing from transcription equipment preferred

EDUCATION

• Grade 12

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All employees must maintain their enhanced security clearance while employed with the Vancouver Police Department, which will be renewed every five years or as required.

SELECTION PROCESS
Short-listed candidates will be required to pass a typing (60 WPM), grammar, spelling, and an audio transcription test in order to move forward in the hiring and interview process.

This position falls under the jurisdiction of Teamsters Local 31.

Applicants should submit a resume via email to [e-mail] by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. The competition number must be indicated in the subject line of the email

THE VANCOUVER POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER