Deputy Sheriff 1-2

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Justice

**Location**:Multiple Locations

**Type of Employment**: Casual

**Union Status**: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

**Closing Date**:30-Jun-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**Posting Information**:
**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.

Successful applicants will be placed in a hiring pool to attend training and fill potential casual relief vacancies in 2024/25.

Locations include Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), HRM Transport, Northeast Transport, Bridgewater, Yarmouth, Digby, Kentville, Shubenacadie, Truro, Amherst, Pictou, Antigonish, Port Hawkesbury, and Sydney.

**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.

**WHEN APPLICABLE**: Casual relief Deputy Sheriffs must be available to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Casual relief Deputy Sheriffs have no set schedule or guarantee of hours.

**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 Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

**Working Conditions**:

- Relief employees fill gaps in the schedule and replace full time employees when ope

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