Vancouver Police Department
Police Audio Transcription Clerk
COMPETITION: #2684-50177904
SECTION:
Police Transcription Unit, Information Management Section
STATUS:
Temporary full-time
DURATION:
Until August 27, 2027 (Assignment may be extended or reduced for operational reasons or due to circumstances that could not be foreseen at the time of posting)
HOURS OF WORK:
Four-day compressed workweek
Thursday to Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
SALARY:
Pay Grade 15 - $29.20 to $34.30 per hour
COMPETITION END DATE:
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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:
- 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
EDUCATION
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
Short-listed candidates will be required to pass a typing (60 WPM), grammar, spelling, and audio transcription test in order to move forward to the interview process.
This position falls under the jurisdiction of Teamsters Local 31.
Applicants should submit a resume via email to vpd.civilian.jobs@vpd.ca by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. Indicate the competition # in the subject line of the email.
We thank all candidates, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
THE VANCOUVER POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
