D E P U T Y S H E R I F F

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Be a Canadian citizen or possess landed immigrant status; Be at least nineteen years of age upon completion of the formal training phase; Have successfully completed high school or equivalent. Post secondary education in police and/or secure custody training is an asset; Hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license prior to commencement of formal training, clear abstract mandatory; Meet the required PARE fitness standard; Be certified by a physician, designated by the Office of the High Sheriff, to be fit for duty as a Deputy Sheriff I; Meet the required vision standards for the position; Possess a clean police record, free of any criminal or other serious charges; Be of exemplary moral character and integrity; and Demonstrate a clear understanding of the underlying philosophy and sound tactical principles regarding the “Use of Force Continuum” training.

SALARY (E�ective April 1, 2014)

Deputy Sheriff I: $47,647.60 - $52,980.20

Deputy Sheriff II: $50,850.80 - $56,656.60

LOCATIONS

St. John’s; Harbour Grace; Grand Bank; Clarenville; Gander; Grand Falls-Windsor; Corner Brook; Stephenville; Happy Valley-Goose Bay; Wabush

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Sheriff’s Office Court Security division is to ensure the safe and effective daily operation of our courts. We provide professional offender transport, offender escort and court security services to all court facilities within Newfoundland & Labrador.

We enforce the rules of the court and remain unbiased throughout its process.

OUR PRINCIPLES We are an equal opportunity employer. Our code of conduct is governed by professionalism and respect for all.

YOUR CHALLENGE The Office of the High Sheriff is looking for people who possess self-discipline, dedication and motivation in the pursuit of excellence. If you are looking for a career in law enforcement, enjoy being part of a team, enjoy serving your community – set your sights high and join our team.

TRAINING Successful Applicants who are invited to proceed with the training phase will be required to successfully complete an 11 week training program comprised of 8 weeks of “classroom” instruction followed by 3 weeks of supervised “on-job-training”. The classroom phase will include formal classroom lecture instruction supplemented by physical training and basic military “parade procedure” training. Training is conducted in the St. John’s area with all recruits being responsible for obtaining their own accommodations. Upon commencement of training, recruits will be paid at the current GS-32 (Deputy Sheriff I) pay scale in accordance with the NAPE General Service Collective Agreement.

THE PROCESS The recruitment process within the Office of the High Sheriff is conducted in accordance with Public Service Commission guidelines. It is based on the merit principle which provides for the recommendation of candidates on the basis of the best demonstration of qualifications, knowledge, abilities, and personal suitability. The application of the merit principle throughout the staffing process is achieved through practices that are designed to be fair, equitable, and transparent.

Applicants will be invited to submit their application and résumé following a job posting on the PSC online job portal at https://www.hiring.gov.nl.ca/ and through various media. After an initial vetting of applications, only those applicants who have been deemed to possess all the necessary pre-requisites will be contacted to continue with the process.

GOOD LUCK!

For more information, please visit our website and click on the “Links” section:

https://jer-remote.justice.gov.nl.ca/