Deputy Sheriff II

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador; Happy Valley-Goose Bay; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

<p>The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking a Deputy Sheriff II in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. This role involves supervisory tasks in court security and prisoner management, ensuring high standards of operation and leadership within the team.</p><p>Ideal candidates will hold a diploma in law enforcement or criminology and have experience in court security. Responsibilities also include maintaining court security policies and mentoring staff.</p>

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma in law enforcement or criminology.
• Experience in frontline court security operations.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver court security and prisoner management services.
• Provide leadership to Deputy Sheriff I Officers.
• Ensure compliance with Court Security policies.

Skills

Knowledge of the court justice system

Leadership Skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Stress Management

Ability to manage time and tasks

Education

Post-secondary diploma in law enforcement or criminology

Job description

Allowances: Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat

Labrador Region - Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Justice and Public Safety - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Deputy Sheriff II is a frontline, uniformed, and working supervisor who holds the legislated statutory appointment of Deputy Sheriff and acts as a Peace Officer pursuant to Section 25 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Reporting directly to the Regional Superintendent of Court Security, the Deputy Sheriff II is responsible for delivering a complex and highly specialized program of facility court security and prisoner management services to the Law Courts of Newfoundland and Labrador and ensures high levels of coordination with interested parties and partners with interests in the Court Security Program, including other Departments and Agencies (RCMP, RNC, HMP, local and integrated law enforcement agencies, and provincial enforcement agencies). The Deputy Sheriff II provides leadership and guidance to Deputy Sheriff I Officers in all aspects of court security, including prisoner escort, secure custody, point of entry, prisoner transport, and jury administration. They are responsible for Court Security Operations at assigned Court locations; develops and maintains Court Security scheduling and deployments in collaboration with law court representatives and other departments/agencies as appropriate; provides input to Court Security policies and procedures; participates in committees and projects; coaches and mentors Deputy Sheriff Officers; ensures Deputy Sheriff Officers continually display a high standard of dress, deportment, and professionalism and holds them accountable for their actions and decisions; performs other duties as directed by the Regional Superintendent.

Screening Criteria

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma in law enforcement or criminology (equivalencies will be considered
• Experience in frontline court security operations
• Supervisory experience (Asset)

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of the court justice system
• Knowledge of court security operations and deployment
• Knowledge of the Use of Force framework principles
• Ability to effectively exchange information
• Ability think critically and make decisions
• Ability to manage time and tasks
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Leadership Skills
• Stress Management
• Professionalism

Conditions of Offer

• Proof of valid Class 5 Driver’s license
• Valid Use of Force Certification
• Recent and satisfactory Enhanced Security Clearance Check
• Recent and satisfactory Medical/Psychological assessment will be required (including vision and hearing acuity test). Arrangements will be made by the Selection Committee. Associated costs will be the responsibility of the candidate
• Completion of a successful (4:45 minutes or less) Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE).

Conditions of Acceptance

• Willing to accept travel throughout the province
• Willing to work evenings, weekends (WASH) and holidays (occasional)
• Acknowledges requirement for carrying restricted and prohibited weapons
• Acknowledges requirement for Use of Force
• Acknowledges requirement to successfully complete all prescribed courses/training and maintain certifications
• Acknowledges requirement to work at any/all Court locations in Labrador area, as assigned
• Acknowledges exposure to sensitive content
• Acknowledges exposure to dealing with difficult situations

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact, Keith Decker, Manager of Court security by email at [e-mail], or by phone at 709 632 3957 or 709 899 4655.

• Once positions are filled the posting will be removed. If interested, it is strongly encouraged to submit your applications early to be a part of the early rounds of evaluation.