DEP SH 18R - Deputy Sheriff (INTERIOR)

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:

1. ensuring the safety of the courts and its users
2. coordinating court appearances, including high security situations
3. transporting in-custody via ground and air
4. managing courthouse detention cellblocks
5. jury management, selection and sequestering
6. intelligence gathering and risk assessment
7. document and Canada wide warrant services
8. 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.

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
• Legally entitled to work in Canada (B.C. Sheriff Service requires that you be a Canadian citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada at the time you apply for this position)
• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent*, as defined:
o High school diploma (e.g. Dogwood Diploma B.C.); or
o Adult graduation diploma (e.g. Adult Dogwood B.C.); or
o GED certificate obtained between 1973 and 2014; or
o 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.

Security and Medical Screening:
• Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
• Medical exam will be required.

How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the post.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

IMPORTANT NEXT STEPS AND TIMELINES (TENTATIVE DATES):

• Written Evaluation (Stage 1): Until May 6, 2025
• Application Screening (Stage 1): Screening documents due by May 14, 2025
• Class 4 Learner’s License / SOFAST (Physical) Submission Deadline: June 14, 2025
• Physical Tests – SOFAST (Stage 2): May 24 – June 14, 2025
• Interviews (Stage 2): June 27 – July 18, 2025
• Past Work Performance Evaluation (Stage 3): August 1 – August 15, 2025
• Enhanced Background Security Check (Stage 3): August 19 – August 30, 2025
• Medical Exam (Stage 3): August 1 – August 30, 2025
• Sheriff Recruit Training (14 Weeks): Begins November 3, 2025

Correspondence about this competition will be sent to you from @gov.bc.ca email addresses. Please add @gov.bc.ca to your safe senders list to avoid missing out on these emails.

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