Deputy Sheriff II

Location: Central Labrador (Happy Valley-Goose Bay)

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 , or by phone at  or .

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.

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