DEP SH R - Deputy Sheriff; BILINGUAL

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.

• Ensuring the safety of the courts and its users
• Coordinating court appearances, including high security situations
• Transporting in‑custody via ground and air
• Managing courthouse detention cell blocks
• Jury management, selection and sequestering
• Intelligence gathering and risk assessment
• Document and Canada wide warrant services
• 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.

For more information about the role, please visit the Deputy Sheriff Career Opportunities website.

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 time frames. 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.

• 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:
  • High school diploma (e.g. Dogwood Diploma B.C.); or
  • Adult graduation diploma (e.g. Adult Dogwood B.C.); or
  • GED certificate obtained between 1973 and 2014; or
  • 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.

• Fluent in both the English and French languages
• Education in law enforcement, military service, or other first responder roles
• Volunteer experience in law enforcement, military service, or other first responder roles
• Paid work experience in law enforcement, military service, or other first responder roles
• Experience as a Youth or Adult (Provincial or Federal) Correctional Officer
• A minimum of five (5) years of driving experience within Canada
• Over three years of job‑related driving experience (e.g., commercial, patrol, or service vehicles)
• Experience working with or supporting individuals experiencing mental health conditions

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