Deputy Sheriff 1-2 (Female Only)

 

 

Competition # : 43679 

Department: Justice

Location: YARMOUTH

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG 

Closing Date: 07-Aug-24  (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Designation Status

This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as Women in Occupations or Positions where they are Under-represented.

See the Nova Scotia Government’s Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups.
 

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 https://novascotia.ca/just/Court_Services/
 

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
• Computer literacy, including email, word processing, and spreadsheets

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
• Un