Opportunities: Sheriff Inspector

About Us

The Court Services Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice is dedicated to excellent service and the provision of fair and accessible system of justice, including court administration and security.

The Division provides administrative support to the courts listed: Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (including Family Division), Provincial Court, Family Court, Small Claims Court, Probate Court and Bankruptcy Court. The courts act independently from the government to address individual cases.

Sheriff Services is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice. Our employees contribute to the maintenance of a just, peaceful, and safe society by maintaining responsibility for Court security, the transportation of prisoners, and service of civil documents in the Province. For more information on the Department of Justice Court Services please visit our website.
 

About Our Opportunity

As Sheriff, you are accountable for the performance and delivery of Sheriff Services (both operationally and managerially) to all levels of court. This includes managing human, financial and technical resources.

 

Primary Accountabilities

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and training programs.


• Managing risk relating to the operational functions of Sheriff Services.


• Ensuring policies and operating procedures are applied and adhered to by the Sheriff’s office to effect Court security, prisoner management and transportation.


• Facilitating staff compliance with legislation such as the Civil Procedures Rules and other related Acts and regulations.


• Performing accounting and banking procedures related to the Sheriff Trust Account.


• Serving, administering, and executing various Court documents and orders.

 

In this position, you provide support for and deliver excellent customer service to the Judiciary, while maintaining effective working relationships with the legal community, other government departments, senior Court officials, and the public.

 

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you hold a university degree and several years of management experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, or experience may be considered.

Through your experience, you are familiar with Court systems, and understand Safety, Court security and transportation of prisoners in custody.

In addition, you possess the following skills/qualifications:

• Administrative, management and human resources skills.


• Proven ability to manage change within a unionized environment.


• Experience leading and building a team, achieving consensus and cooperation among staff.


• Excellent communication and public relations skills.


• Talent in liaising and developing professional relationships with stakeholders.


• Ability to develop, plan and implement policy, procedures, and training programs.


• Understanding of accounting and fiscal management practices.


• Experience in the administration of a Use of Force program.


• Working knowledge of relevant Federal and Provincial Acts, regulations, and rules including the Civil Procedure Rules.

The following would be considered assets: An operational understanding of weapons systems in a law enforcement environment, including critical incident management. A background in Justice, policing, security, or civil enforcement related environments.

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework.  During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation. Please follow LEADS (novascotia.ca) for more information.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
 

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

 

Benefits

Based on the employment status, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
 

Working Conditions

• Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day


• Regular overtime work required


• Travel throughout the province is required


• Must be able to work in urgent, crisis situations


• Will work under time pressure and with competing priorities


• Will work in a dynamic continuously evolving environment
  
   

Additional Information

This is a permanent position based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
 

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.


• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.


• Countless Career Paths.


• A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.