Sentence Administrator: Court & Corrections Data Lead

Government of Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Engaging workplace

Career paths

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a Sentence Administrator in Burnside, Halifax County. This temporary role reports to the Manager of Sentence Administration and handles admissions, releases, and court appearances for individuals in custody, including transfers and fines.

The position involves calculating sentences, entering data in JEIN, and ensuring accurate, confidential records under policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 and five+ years in the criminal justice field.
• Experience in corrections, court services, policing, or law office.
• Strong confidentiality and ability to handle high-volume workloads.

Responsibilities

• Document admissions, releases, court appearances, transfers and fines.
• Input and maintain custody records in JEIN.
• Calculate sentences and interpret warrants/court orders.
• Communicate with video court staff and facility management on high-risk situations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Grade 12

Tools

JEIN

Word processing

Job description

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a Sentence Administrator in Burnside, Halifax County. This temporary role reports to the Manager of Sentence Administration and handles admissions, releases, and court appearances for individuals in custody, including transfers and fines.

The position involves calculating sentences, entering data in JEIN, and ensuring accurate, confidential records under policy guidelines.