Deputy Sheriff 1-2

**Competition #**: 43248

**Department**: Justice

**Location**: KENTVILLE

**Type of Employment**: Term

**Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**: 27-Jun-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Court Services Division (hereinafter the Division) of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice is dedicated to excellent service and the provision of fair and accessible administration of justice, including court administration and security.

The Division provides administrative support to the following courts: Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (including Family Division), Provincial Court, Family Court, Small Claims Court, Probate Court and Bankruptcy Court.

For more information on the Division, please visit

About Our Opportunity

As part of a team, Deputy Sheriff's (DSs) 1-2 are peace officers responsible for providing comprehensive support to all levels of the court on matters pertaining to court security, the transportation of Persons in Custody (PICs), jury management and court orders.

As a Deputy Sheriff, you will be accountable for the timely, safe and efficient escort and transportation of PICs to and from correctional institutions, facilities, hospitals, police agencies and elsewhere. You will also be responsible for providing security to all levels of court.

Primary Accountabilities

Maintain order and security in the court
Maintain the proper operation of the cell block
Ensure that PIC's and/or other detained persons are transported safely
Ensuring that court orders relating to criminal and civil procedures are complied with, executed and/or served properly.
Assisting to conduct Sheriff Sales and/or seizing real and personal property.
Developing risk assessments regarding cases and individuals before the court, PICs being transported, and civil document services.
Remaining proficient in all required use of force options and other physical skills.
Creating factual reports and maintaining detailed and accurate records.
Safekeeping Government vehicles, equipment, and the personal effects of PICs.
Obtaining DNA and fingerprints as required.

Qualifications and Experience
- Completion of a recognized law enforcement training program or relevant college/university diploma/degree.
- High school completion and an equivalent combination of training and experience in a relevant environment (i.e. policing, sheriffs, law enforcement, military, corrections, security, etc.) may be acceptable.

**The following are requirements in this position**:
A valid unrestricted driver's licence
Strong verbal and written communication skills

**The following would be considered assets**:
Training and experience in Use of Force (UOF), Crisis Intervention and De-escalation (CID) and Intermediate and/or Conducted Energy Weapons (CEW's)
Training in defensive driving and the operation of emergency vehicles
Understanding of the Criminal Code and/or Federal Statutes
Knowledge of Courthouse operations
Experience compiling written reports

As a Deputy Sheriff, you will serve as a role model in the community and to clients. As such, it is essential that you possess integrity, sound observation, decision making and problem-solving skills, and the ability to respond effectively in crisis situations.

Qualifications will be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written examination(s), standardized test(s), oral presentation(s), interview(s), and background/reference check(s).

Equivalency

Applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications and experience identified above, may be considered if they meet the minimum equivalencies, that include but are not limited to:
One year of full-time, directly related, work experience (policing, sheriffs, law enforcement, quasi-law enforcement, military, corrections, security, etc.).
Five years of continuous full-time employment (does not need to be in a related field).

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

While there is no shift work associated with this position, there is potential for travel, overtime and disruptions to personal and family life due to position responsibilities, workload, and other unplanned activities
Deputy Sheriffs may be required to perform highway driving, including during inclement weather
Most of the work is contained in a courthouse where the climate is managed - some of this work is in a cell block which can be noisy and disruptive. Some of this work may require standing for periods of time in a court room
As court issues can be emotionally charged there is the potential for violence/verbal abuse by ag