Dep Sh 18r

Posting Title
- DEP SH 18R - Deputy Sheriff (LOWER MAINLAND)
- Position Classification
- Deputy Sheriff R18
- Union
- GEU
- Work Options
- On-Site
- Location
- Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA
North Vancouver, BC V7P 3M7 CA
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA
Richmond, BC V7C 4M9 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
- Salary Range
- $69,760.71 - $79,322.69 annually which includes a 3 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*. $50,190.86 annually for new recruits attending the fourteen-week Sheriff Recruit Training Program. In addition, eligible employees will receive a recruitment and incentive payment of $10,000 annually (payable in two semi-annual installments of $5,000 and pro-rated for partial periods of employment), as well as a benefits package worth approximately $19,500 to $27,000 annually.
- Close Date
- 1/5/2025
- Job Type
- Regular Full Time
- Temporary End Date
- Ministry/Organization
- BC Public Service -> Attorney General
- Ministry Branch / Division
- Court Service Branch
- Job Summary

**The Team**

Deputy Sheriffs are highly trained peace officers providing protective and enforcement services to the Provincial, Supreme and Appeal Courts of British Columbia (89 court locations). They work closely with members of the judiciary, courthouse staff, legal counsel, accused persons, witnesses, jurors, and the public, alongside other law enforcement and correctional officers. Their primary responsibility is to ensure the safe and smooth operation of all court proceedings, providing protective services and maintaining order. The impact of their work is significant, as they contribute greatly to the safety and accessibility of court services for all British Columbians.

**The Role**

The main responsibilities of the role are:

- ensuring the safety of the courts and its users
- coordinating court appearances, including high security situations
- transporting in-custody via ground and air
- managing courthouse detention cellblocks
- jury management, selection and sequestering
- intelligence gathering and risk assessment
- document and Canada wide warrant services
- assisting the coroner’s court.

This dynamic career path provides paid training, full-time employment with work-life balance, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a defined pension plan. Deputy Sheriffs play a vital role in safeguarding the rights of individuals within the justice system, making this an immensely rewarding career path for those passionate about public service and community safety.

For more information about the role, please visit the Deputy Sheriff Career Opportunities website.

In order to progress to the rank of Deputy Sheriff, recruits must successfully complete the Sheriff Recruit Training program (SRT). The Deputy Sheriff position has a peace officer and court officer designation, so is held to a high standard of conduct, both on and off duty, by the employer, the public and the courts.

Applicants interested in the Deputy Sheriff position go through an intense assessment process requiring a commitment to gathering documentation and submitting copies within specific timeframes. For a detailed list of the assessment stages, documents required, and deadlines, please review the attachment at the bottom of this posting titled “Deputy Sheriff Assessment Process”. You may want to prepare in advance, by registering early for tests, courses, and/or permits to avoid disappointment and missing deadlines. We regret we cannot accommodate extensions to our deadlines.

**Qualifications**:

- 19 years or older
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent*, as defined:

- High school diploma (e.g. Dogwood Diploma B.C.); or
- Adult graduation diploma (e.g. Adult Dogwood B.C.); or
- GED certificate obtained between 1973 and 2014; or
- Graduation with a university degree or two year post-secondary diploma from an accredited institution (one-year diplomas will not be accepted)
- Valid Class 4 unrestricted B.C. Driver’s License* or equivalent from another province (with no prohibitions/suspensions, and a maximum of 9 demerit points on a 5-year driver’s abstract).
- Note: It is highly recommended that you book this test as soon as possible as testing dates are limited with ICBC.

**About this Position**:

- This position is also posted to the North region under REQ 117977.
This posting will be used to fill FULL-TIME positions as they arise in court locations listed above.
The exact location of available full-time positions is normally determined 6-8 weeks before a class begins.
An eligibility list may be established.
- Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
- Security and Medical Screening:

- Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
- Medical exam will be required.

**Working for the BC Public Service**:
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