Saskatchewan Marshal, New Recruits - Eligibility List

Job Description - Saskatchewan Marshal, New Recruits - Eligibility List (INV001419)

Saskatchewan Marshal, New Recruits - Eligibility List - INV001419

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Location(s)

SK

Ministry

073 Corrections Policing and Public Safety

Salary Range: $49.549-$62.091 Hourly

Salary Supplement: included in hourly salary range (in-scope)

Grade: SGEU.10.

The SMS is seeking new recruits who are passionate, driven and ready to explore a career in law enforcement. This exciting opportunity presents new challenges, and the chance to protect and serve our communities. As a new recruit, you will receive a top-level 44 week training program, the latest resources, and the support of a high-functioning team. If you are dedicated to upholding the law, building trust, and addressing complex challenges where no day is the same, this is your opportunity to become part of something bigger. Apply today and take the first step towards a career that has an impact.

The Opportunity

The SMS will provide enhanced law enforcement presence across Saskatchewan, supporting and assisting the RCMP, First Nations Police, municipal police services and the Provincial Protective Services. The SMS will also conduct investigations and execute warrants, as well as provide specialized or emergency services to law enforcement. The SMS will:

• Detect, disrupt and deter criminal activity across Saskatchewan, with a focus on higher crime locations throughout the province;
• Locate and apprehend high-risk and prolific offenders wanted by the justice system;
• Enforce provincial and federal statutes;
• Conduct proactive enforcement and investigations into offenses related to farming and agriculture, such as cattle, crop, metal and farm chemical theft, and trespassing;
• Provide emergency and specialized support or assistance to other law enforcement services, such as the RCMP or municipal police services.

As a Saskatchewan Marshal, you will:

• Enforce federal and provincial law along with all court orders and warrants;
• Conduct investigations into criminal acts and offences;
• Bring violent suspects into custody as authorized by law;
• Use appropriate amount of force when required, including the use of firearms in the protection of life;
• Track and locate persons who are prolific and/or violent offenders and those wanted on warrants;
• Work collaboratively with other agencies and parts of government in areas related to national security, nuclear security, immigration and agricultural security and search and rescue;
• Gather, investigate, disseminate and maintain criminal intelligence data; track trends and maintain criminal statistics;
• Obtain search warrants, production orders and other judicial authorizations as well as conduct searches and arrest suspects;
• Properly document and secure evidence obtained from crime scenes or through investigational techniques to ensure proper continuity and safekeeping of evidence;
• Operate emergency vehicles;
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service to provide emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters;
• Obtain and maintain qualification in the use of force and firearms consistent with the Saskatchewan Police College standard;
• Wear a uniform and carry intervention equipment where appropriate and consistent with the direction or policy of the SMS.

You will have the ability to:

• Interpret criminal law, recognize elements of offences and lay appropriate charges as required to provide to public prosecution for court purposes;
• Enforce federal and provincial law;
• Recognize and evaluate potential risks to personal/public safety and take steps to minimize and/or resolve these risks;
• Legally and effectively conduct the arrest of individuals, including the proper processing of subjects consistent with the legal requirements of the Criminal Code or other related statutes;
• Organize, record and present verbal and written information in a clear, concise, complete, accurate and timely manner;
• Apply conflict resolution skills and appropriate enforcement techniques with people who display resistant, aggressive or violent behaviours in order to ensure the safety of self and others in order to achieve a satisfactory resolution;
• Conduct investigations, enforcement, surveillance operations and intelligence gathering;
• Apply force theories, applications and practices pertaining to law enforcement;
• Obtain and maintain the standard of qualification as outlined by the Saskatchewan Police College for firearms, OC, conductive energy weapons and other related equipment and police vehicles in enforcement or emergency situations in a responsible and safe manner;
• Collect, categorize and present evidence in a court environment.

To qualify for this position, you will be required to show proof of the following, consistent with the Police Act 1990 and its regulations:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and legally entitled to work in Canada;
• Be 18 years of age or older;
• Successfully completed a Grade 12 education or equivalent;
• Successfully pass a job-related written (SIGMA) & physical test (POPAT) (elapsed time of 4 minutes and 45 seconds) administered by the Saskatchewan Marshals Service;
• Enhanced security screening process and obtain and maintain security clearance as a condition of employment;
• Be subject to an enhanced background check;
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator license and provide a driver’s abstract obtained within the previous three months which demonstrates a safe and responsible driving record;
• Standard First-Aid Certificate and a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Basic Life Support, Level ‘C’ Certificate within the previous two years;
• Uncorrected visual acuity of 20/60 in both eyes or better, OR 20/40 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eye or better;
• Be required to pass a psychological personality assessment (MMPI) to determine suitability for law enforcement;
• Be certified by a qualified medical practitioner to be in good health, mentally and physically, and fit for duty as a member of a police service;
• May be required to pass a polygraph;
• Be of good moral character and habits.

This posting will serve as an eligibility list (up to 1 year) to staff current and future vacancies.

Please note: Applicants are still required to submit their resume and cover letter through this posting.

Candidates must be prepared to work outside normal hours and may need to travel anywhere within Saskatchewan on occasion. Some travel outside of Saskatchewan may be required.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work: B - SGEU Field 37.33 - one day off every three weeks