BC Ministry of Attorney General
Multiple Locations
Deputy Sheriff
Salary: $54,933.89 – $62,318.99 annually, plus a Temporary Market Adjustment of $122.36 – $144.25 bi-weekly ($42,900.72 annually for new recruits attending the fourteen-week Sheriff Recruit Training Program)
This posting will be used to fill FULL-TIME positions as they arise in various court locations across the province. NOTE: The majority of positions offered will be located in the Lower Mainland; it is anticipated that most locations listed outside of the Lower Mainland will not have an available position. An eligibility list may be established.
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. 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.
What is a Deputy Sheriff?
Deputy Sheriffs provide security services to the Provincial, Supreme and Appeal Courts of British Columbia (89 court locations). As a Deputy Sheriff, you are a provincial peace officer that will work closely with different partners in the justice system to ensure all levels of courts in the province are operating smoothly and safely. You will coordinate appearances, enforce court orders, execute arrest warrants, involve in jury management, selection and sequestering, as well as provide various document services.
Deputy Sheriffs also provide intelligence and risk assessment services; train, plan, prepare and execute high security appearances and transports, as well as provide protective services for the judiciary, crown, defence, public, court staff, and all participants in the system so they may work in a safe and unencumbered environment. The Deputy Sheriff position has a peace officer and court officer designation, so Deputy Sheriffs are held to a high standard of conduct, both on and off duty, by the employer, the public and the courts
This role requires a highly effective decision maker, able to remain calm in tense and fast-paced work environment, independent and able to work collaboratively on a dedicated team of professionals, able to train staff and provide technical and procedural advice and guidance. If you are a positive and motivated professional seeking an exciting, career building opportunity, we look forward to your application.
For more information about BC Sheriffs Services careers and the hiring process, please visit our Deputy Sheriff Career Opportunities page.
For more information about the BC Public Service, please visit What We Offer.
For more information and to apply by August 20, 2020, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/70092