Court Liaison Officer

About Red Deer:

Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.

Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.

With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

About The City of Red Deer Municipal Government:

The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success

The Opportunity:

Responsible for the administration, management, distribution and delivery of all court related documents for a large municipal police department. Performs queries and/or maintenance on the Criminal Justice Information Management (CJIM), Justice Online Information Network (JOIN) and Police Occurrence Records System (PROS), Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and Livescan. Acts as a Court Liaison Officer between Federal, Provincial and Municipal prosecution services, Court Services, Bail Office, Community Corrections, and other agencies. Provides ongoing coaching on legal procedures and new legislation to police officers, support staff and the public

Top Key Responsibilities:

• Legal File Management & Court Preparation - Review, prepare, and maintain accurate court briefs, documentation, and records to support successful prosecutions.
• Judicial Processes & Warrant Management - Apply for warrants and legal processes, justify grounds to judicial officials, and manage CPIC entries to ensure accuracy and prevent wrongful arrests.
• Court Liaison & Real-Time Support - Act as the primary link between police, prosecutors, and court services; respond to and/or distribute inquiries and urgent in-court requests.
• Legal Authority & Compliance - Swear informations as an affiant with integrity, ensuring lawful grounds and adherence to legal standards and accountability.
• Training & Legal Advisory - Provide ongoing training, guidance, and legal procedural support to officers, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Records, Financial & Administrative Oversight - Maintain court tracking systems, manage fines/bail funds, support audits, handle disclosures, and ensure timely communication of court updates.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

• Grade 12
• Two (2) years experience in a police or court setting to provide a thorough knowledge of police and court procedures. A good working knowledge of the Criminal Code, Provincial Statutes, Federal Acts, Municipal Bylaws and related court documents is required.
• Ability to type 40 wpm.
• Must be able to be appointed as a Community Peace Officer II
• Pass stringent RCMP enhanced security clearance.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to learn and fluently use the RCMP PIRS and PROS systems; RCMP CPIC system, JOIN, LIVESCAN and the CJIM computer in performing maintenance transactions and queries. Knowledge and ability to learn Microsoft Office Suite and Windows required.
• Must possess above average communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Must possess above average organizational ability and time management to meet the demands of a fast paced court environment.
• Must be able to function during busy and stressful situations.
• Must respond diplomatically and courteously to difficult clients, such as Prosecutors, Defense Counsel, Justices of the Peace, Police and general public.

Affiliation:

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Status:

Regular Full-Time

Remuneration:

$38.83 to $40.87 per hour.

Hours of Work:

75 hours biweekly, as scheduled. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Additional Information:

Must successfully pass a stringent RCMP Security Clearance before commencing employment. If you currently have the required clearance, please indicate it clearly in your resume.

The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.