Posting Title

DEP SH 18R - Deputy Sheriff - AMENDED

Position Classification

Deputy Sheriff R18

Union

GEU

Location

Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Colwood, BC V9C 1R1 CA
Courtenay, BC V9N 8H5 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Duncan, BC V9L 6B1 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA
North Vancouver, BC V7P 3M7 CA
Oliver, BC V0H 1T2 CA
Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8Y9 CA
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA
Powell River, BC V8A 5G7 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4M8 CA
Quesnel, BC V2J 6W6 CA
Richmond, BC V7C 4M9 CA
Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4S4 CA
Sechelt, BC V0N3A0 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

Salary Range

Salary: $58,319.24 - $66,096.20 annually, plus a Temporary Market Adjustment of $196.52 - $231.76 bi-weekly. ($45,647.93 annually for new recruits attending the fourteen-week Sheriff Recruit Training Program)

Close Date

1/19/2023

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Attorney General

Ministry Branch / Division

Court Services Branch/BC Sheriff Service

Job Summary

Amendment January 17: Date change for Stage 2, Post-Secondary English Submission Deadline
Deputy Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff R18

This posting will be used to fill FULL-TIME positions as they arise in court locations across the province. NOTE: The exact location of available full-time positions is normally determined 6-8 weeks before a class begins. An eligibility list may be established.

On November 1, 2021 the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

Applications are now being accepted for the July 2023 Sheriff Recruit Training (SRT) class.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Applicants interested in the Deputy Sheriff position go through an intense assessment process requiring a commitment to gathering documentation and submitting copies within specific timeframes. 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.

Overview : What is a Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriffs provide security services to the Provincial, Supreme and Appeal Courts of British Columbia (89 court locations). As a Deputy Sheriff, you are a provincial peace officer and will work closely with different partners in the justice system to ensure all levels of courts in the province are operating smoothly and safely. You will coordinate appearances, enforce court orders, execute arrest warrants, involve in jury selection and sequestering, as well as provide for various document services. Deputy Sheriffs also provide intelligence and risk assessment services; train, plan, prepare and execute high security appearances and transports, as well as provide protective services for the judiciary, crown, defence, public, court staff, and all participants in the system so they may work in a safe and unencumbered environment. For more information, please visit the Courthouse Services website. Please be aware not all the locations listed will have vacancies.

In order to progress to the rank of Deputy Sheriff, recruits must successfully complete the Sheriff Recruit Training program (SRT). Graduates will continue with field-based training at their assigned court facility. 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.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace!

For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service

We offer extensive training, growth and development opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits package, a pension plan that ranks among the best and a balance between work and other life commitments. We are committed to continuing to be an employer of choice, providing a professional environment where ideas work. For more information, please visit What the BC Public Service Offers.

This role requires a highly effective decision maker, able to remain calm in tense and fast-paced work environment, independent and able to work collaboratively on a dedicated team of professionals, able to train staff and provide technical and procedural advice and guidance. If you are a positive, motivated law enforcement professional seeking an exciting, career building opportunity, we look forward to your application.

For more information about BC Sheriff Service and the hiring process, please visit our Deputy Sheriff Career Opportunities page. For complete details on this opportunity, please review the attached job profile. For more information about this posting please contact: BCSheriffs@gov.bc.ca or phone: 1.877.372.3456. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. Information and tips about how to complete your job application, including adding or editing your résumé and applying for jobs, are available at the following link: Your Job Application. If you still experience technical difficulties applying for a competition, please send an email to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca before the stated closing time and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

SELECTION CRITERIA

In order to be considered for this position, you must clearly demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria outlined below

• 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:
  o High school diploma (e.g. Dogwood Diploma B.C.); or
  o Adult graduation diploma (e.g. Adult Dogwood B.C.); or
  o GED certificate obtained between 1973 and 2014; or
  o Graduation with a university degree or two year post-secondary diploma from an accredited institution (one-year diplomas will not be accepted)

• Completion of 2 post-secondary English or written communications courses with a minimum of 6 credits* OR one of the below English language proficiency alternatives:
  • Language Proficiency Index (LPI) (minimum essay score of Level 5)

  • CELPIP General (minimum writing score of level 8 - CELPIP-General LS will not be accepted

  • IELTS Academic or General (minimum writing score of 6.5)
    
    • Note: English Additional/Second Language (EAL/ESL) courses do not meet the requirement.
• 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.

• Standard First Aid with CPR-C or Occupational First Aid Level 1 or a WorkSafe BC approved equivalent.
• Typing Speed minimum 25 NET wpm
• Preference may be given to applicants with experience in law enforcement and/or experience/training in mental health situations.
• Preference may be given to applicants who have trained and qualified in Use of Force and Pistol (re)certifications within a Canadian law enforcement agency in the past 24 months.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

IMPORTANT NEXT STEPS AND TIMELINES (TENTATIVE DATES)

Please see below for anticipated timeframes (Application deadline: January 19, 2023). Dates are tentative and are subject to change.

• Application review (stage 1 and 2): December - January 2023
  Stage One Documents - Due no later than January 20, 2023@ 11:59pm PST
  Stage Two Documents - Due January 27, 2023* @ 11:59 pm PST
  
  • Class 4 Learners - Due February 20, 2023
• Physical Tests and Interviews (stage 3): February 2023 – March 2023
  SOPAT - Due February 20, 2023
• Enhanced background security check: April 2023
• Medical exam: April 2023-May 2023
• Sheriff Recruit Training (14 weeks): July 2023 - October 2023

NOTE: Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Applicants who meet the minimum criteria and submit the required documentation as outlined below in Stage One, may be contacted to begin the assessment process prior to the competition closing date.

STAGE ONE - HOW TO APPLY

1. Submit your Resume and complete an online questionnaire by clicking on the “Apply to this Job” link at the bottom of this job posting.

Your resume should include your full and complete employment and educational history for a minimum of the previous five years. You will be required to upload your resume to your on-line profile when you apply to the job posting. It may not be reviewed as part of the initial screening process, but at a later stage of the competition. PLEASE DO NOT submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

As part of the online application process you will be prompted to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job qualifications. You will need approximately 15 minutes to complete it. When responding to the questions about your employment history, please ensure you include job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment and a brief description of your accountabilities and accomplishments.

2. Submit Required Documentation: after submitting your online resume, you must send the Training and Recruitment office copies of your documentation. Stage one documents are due by January 20, 2023. Please send your documents to BCSheriffs@gov.bc.ca in one single PDF titled – Req94869 – Last Name, First Name Stage One Documents. Please ensure your subject line is also Req94869 – Last Name, First Name Stage One Documents. NOTE: The file size should not exceed 10MB

• Birth Certificate and/or Proof of legal entitlement to work in Canada (this can be in the form of your Canadian Provincial Birth Certificate, Canadian passport, Permanent Resident Card, or other citizenship papers etc.) - photocopy of front + back
• Class 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 Driver’s License – photocopy of front + back
• Grade 12 diploma, GED, Adult Dogwood Diploma, University degree or Post-Secondary diploma – If the equivalent high school graduation, degree or diploma is from an institution outside of North America, New Zealand, Australia, UK and Ireland you will be required to have this credential verified by a designated organization. Please refer to the IRCC website for a list of designated organizations.

Applicants who do not pass the online questionnaire and/or do not submit the required documentation as instructed above by January 20, 2023 will not move forward in the hiring competition. Attention to detail is pertinent in the role of a deputy sheriff, please ensure you submit all documentation as requested.

STAGE TWO - ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Applicants who meet the Stage One requirements will be invited to stage two and must submit the following documents, via email, to: BCSheriffs@gov.bc.ca (please do not submit this documentation until you are requested to do so):

• Proof of typing speed of 25 WPM (you will be invited to complete a designated online test of your keyboarding skills – alternative tests will not be accepted)
• Safe driving record (driver’s abstract) for the past 5 years - Get Your Driving Record

• 2 post-secondary English or written communication courses with a minimum of six credits, OR one of the approved alternatives:
  • LPI (minimum score of 5) – NOTE: The LPI has been discontinued, but we will continue to accept scores for this competition.

  • CELPIP General test (minimum writing score of level 8) NOTE: The last CELPIP sitting for this competition is January 13, 2023. Proof of registration for CELPIP sitting no later than January 13, 2023 will be accepted.

  • IELTS Academic or General (minimum writing score of 6.5) NOTE: The last IELTS sitting for this competition is January 13, 2023 . Proof of registration for an IELTS sitting no later than January 13, 2023 will be accepted.

  • Note: scores must be submitted no later than January 27, 2023
• A Class 1, 2 or 4 unrestricted driver’s license (you may have your learners when applying). This must be booked in advance with ICBC - please do so as soon as you are able, so that you meet our deadline of submitting a Class 4 learner's by February 20, 2023.
  
  If you hold a valid driver’s license outside of the Province of British Columbia, please contact the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia and enquire if it is an equivalent to a Class 1, 2 and 4 unrestricted driver’s license in British Columbia.
• Valid First Aid Certification (Standard First aid with CPR – C, or Occupational First Aid Level One, or equivalent). Please refer to Work Safe BC website for a list of equivalencies to OFA level 1.
• Your completed BC Public Service Security Screening Questionnaire (SSQ)

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR STAGE TWO BY January 27, 2023, except for Class 4 learner's which will be due February 20, 2023.

STAGE THREE - ASSESSMENT PROCESS

If your application and supporting documentation are determined to meet the selection criteria as outlined in Stages One and Two, you will be contacted to move to the next stage of the selection process which includes:

• Completion of the Sheriff Officer Physical Assessment Test (SOPAT), POPAT, or PARE which must be completed in 4 minutes and 15 seconds. There is a fee associated with this test which is the responsibility of the applicant. Your result is valid for up to 7 months before the class start date. The Physical Abilities test must be taken between August 04, 2022 and February 20, 2023. You will need to find a company to run a physical abilities test and you must submit the results of the test no later than February 20, 2023.
  
  NOTE: If you are successful throughout the entire hiring process, on day one of Sheriff Recruit Training, you will be required to re-run the SOPAT and it is mandatory that you successfully pass it.
• A competency-based interview
• Past work performance check
• An enhanced background security check including a Criminal Records Check, Fingerprint Check and a Computer Voice Stress Analysis Test.
• A comprehensive medical examination by our Occupational Health Programs physician which will include visual and hearing tests

Any costs associated with obtaining any required documentation are the sole responsibility of the applicant.

NOTE: Successful applicants will be required to sign a Return of Service Agreement.

Correspondence about this competition will be sent to you from @gov.bc.ca email addresses. Please add @gov.bc.ca to your safe senders list to avoid missing out on these emails.

Job Category

Compliance and Enforcement, Correctional Services, Court and Judicial Services