Applications are now being accepted for the March 2024 Sheriff Recruit Training (SRT) class.

Deputy Sheriffs provide protective and enforcement 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. 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 timeframes. 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.

If you are a positive motivated and professional individual seeking an exciting, career building opportunity in law enforcement, we look forward to your application

Job Requirements:

• 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:
  1. Language Proficiency Index (LPI) (minimum essay score of Level 5)
  2. CELPIP General (minimum writing score of level 8 - CELPIP-General LS will not be accepted
  3. 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.

• 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.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact BCSheriffs@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amended (August 24, 2023): Closing date extended.
Amendment (August 09, 2023): Update to the salary.
This posting will be used to fill FULL-TIME positions as they arise in court locations across the province.
The exact location of available full-time positions is normally determined 6-8 weeks before a class begins.
An eligibility list may be established.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

With over 200 different occupations available in 280 communities across the province, we offer exciting opportunities for your career. Come be a part of the BC Public Service, a Top 100 Employer that embraces diversity, health and career growth. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES – Your resume should include your full and complete employment and educational history for a minimum of the previous five years, including start and end dates (month and year). 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.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Submit Required Documentation: After submitting your online resume and questionnaire, you must send the Training and Recruitment office copies of your documentation. Stage one documents are due by September 15, 2023, 11:59 pm. Please send your documents to BCSheriffs@gov.bc.ca in one single PDF titled – REQ 103005 – Applicants Last Name, Applicants First Name Stage One Documents. Please ensure your subject line is also REQ103005 – Applicants Last Name, Applicants First Name Stage One Documents. NOTE: The file size should not exceed 10MB.
(EG of subject line and PDF title: REQ # 103005 – Jones, Timothy, stage one documents.)

• 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 September 15, 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.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

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 at the bottom of the posting.

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

IMPORTANT NEXT STEPS AND TIMELINES (TENTATIVE DATES):

Please see below for anticipated timeframes and review the attachment at the bottom of this posting titled “Deputy Sheriff Assessment Process” for a detailed list of the stages and document requirements, including deadlines. (Application deadline: September 15, 2023). Dates are tentative and are subject to change.

• Application review (stage 1 and 2): Aug 8, 2023 – Sept 15 2023
  Stage One Documents - Due no later than Sept 15, 2023 @ 11:00 pm PST
  Stage Two Documents - Due Sept 15, 2023* @ 11:00 pm PST
  *Class 4 Learners - Due Oct 16, 2023
• Physical Tests SOFAST / SOPAT / POPAT / PARE - Due Oct 16, 2023
• Interviews (stage 3): October 30-November 17
• Enhanced background security check: December 2023
• Medical exam: January 2024
• Sheriff Recruit Training (14 weeks): March 2024 – June 2024

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.

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.