Dep Sh 18r

Posting Title - DEP SH 18R - Deputy Sheriff (BILINGUAL) - Position Classification - Deputy Sheriff R18 - Union - GEU - Work Options - On-Site - Location - Courtenay, BC V9N 8H5 CA Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary) Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 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 - 8/21/2025 - 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. - Experience as a Youth or Adult (Provincial or Federal) Correctional Officer - A minimum of five (5) years of driving experience within Canada - Over three years of job-related driving experience (e.g., commercial, patrol, or service vehicles) - Experience working with or supporting individuals experiencing mental health conditions **About this Position**: - If you are not fluent in both the English and French languages, this position is also posted in the Island, North and Lower Mainland regions under REQ 120824, 120854, 120855. This posti