About this role
Competition # : 49731 Department: Justice Location: Multiple Locations including HRM, Bridgewater, Yarmouth, Digby, Kentville, Amherst, Pictou, Antigonish, Port Hawkesbury Type of Employment: Relief Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 08-Sep-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us
The Court Services Division (hereinafter the Division) of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice is dedicated to excellent service and the provision of fair and accessible administration of justice, including court administration and security.
The Division provides administrative support to the following courts: Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (including Family Division), Provincial Court, Small Claims Court, Probate Court and Bankruptcy Court.
For more information on the Division, please visit https://novascotia.ca/just/court_services/sheriff.asp
About Our Opportunity
As part of a team, Deputy Sheriff's (DSs) 1-2 are peace officers responsible for providing comprehensive support to all levels of the court on matters pertaining to court security, the transportation of Persons in Custody (PICs), jury management and court orders.
As a Deputy Sheriff, you will be accountable for the timely, safe and efficient escort and transportation of PICs to and from correctional institutions, facilities, hospitals, police agencies and elsewhere. You will also be responsible for providing security to all levels of court. Casual relief Deputy Sheriffs must be available to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Casual relief Deputy Sheriffs have no set schedule or guarantee of hours.
Locations include Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), Bridgewater, Yarmouth, Digby, Kentville, Amherst, Pictou, Antigonish, Port Hawkesbury, and Sydney.
Primary Accountabilities
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