Security Clearance Clerk

Deadline to Apply: Monday, November 10th at 11:59 p.m.

Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time

Base Location: Headquarters (Maple Grove Road)

Shift: Monday - Friday Days

Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week

Number of Positions: 1

Reason for Vacancy: Backfill

Union: Waterloo Regional Police Association

2025 Hourly: $34.65

View Job Description Here: Security Clearance Clerk

The Security Clearance Clerk processes security checks and performs related social media checks.

• Receive Personal History Forms and prepare paperwork and track the return of documents for the processing of security checks for all applicants, student placements, volunteers, band, chorus and auxiliary members, including sub-contractors, cleaning contractors, interpreters, Safety Village applicants, and special project personnel.
• Queries individuals through the PRIDE RMS, Niche RMS system, CPIC, Firearms Interest Police (FIP) and Intelligence Database (iBase) and reviews printouts.
• Reviews and provides information to applicants regarding security clearance applications.
• Provides completed security checks to Supervisor for review and approval and inform appropriate contacts regarding the results of security checks.
• Responds to formal requests for information from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and other police services for employment purposes. Determine if requesting agency is entitled to receive information under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), and ensure appropriate waivers are signed and available.
• Searches open-source data and social media was part of the background process for applicants; prepares reports on each applicant and forward to HR for review.

• Successfully completed a two-year community college diploma in office administration, justice administration or related field.
• One (1) year of previous experience with the internet and social media including using best practices, trends and innovative and creative social media strategies and programs to search and acquire information.
• Ability to complete the Using the Internet as an Intelligence Tool course and the Advanced open-source Intelligence Investigate course, with additional courses or training as required.
• Must be able to clear an application pre-screening (PBQ).
  A valid Class "G" Ontario Driver's License with no more than six demerit points required to travel within and outside the Region.

• Able to write and send routine messages to other police services requesting security check background information of applicants, contractors, students and volunteers applying to WRPS.
• Able to meet police security clearance requirements and to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to meet testing requirements for the position.

Why join WRPS?

• Pension plan OMERS
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including employer-paid Health/Dental and Life Insurance
• Dynamic, team-focused environment supporting the community
• Employee Assistance Program for fitness and wellness
• 2025 Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers
• 2025 Waterloo Area's Top Employers
• 2025 Hourly: $34.65

If you're interested in this position, please apply online by Monday, November 10th, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Please ensure you provide all supporting information from current and past employment (if applicable) to specify how you meet the requirements for this position in your online profile. You will be assessed based on the information provided in your application.

If you require accommodation in completing the application process, or with any portion of the application process or interview, please email the WRPS at .

Diversity through inclusion – we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.