Sheriff`s Officer

SO1-2 Sheriff's Officer 1-2

Term/part-time

With a possibility of Term Full-Time work frequency.

Manitoba Justice

Sheriff Services, Courts Division

Portage la Prairie MB

Advertisement Number: 38817

Salary(s):   SO1-2 $21.59 - $27.96 per hour

Closing Date:   March 4, 2022

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Masks are mandatory for stages in the recruitment process (testing, interview and training) as they are located in a public indoor space. Please also bring your own paper, pens and pencils as required.
 

Have you considered a career in Sheriff Services? NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
A career in justice can be interesting and rewarding – one where you can make a difference. Manitoba Justice is a large department, employing over 3,000 people across the province. The department’s strength comes from its employees. We are committed to building a department that values personal integrity, responsibility, initiative and leadership, as well as encourages participation and innovation. We are always looking for hard- working people interested in contributing their skills, knowledge and abilities to a wide range of justice professions, services and programs.

Sheriff Services
If you are interested in a challenging enforcement profession, where sound communication and interpersonal skills are a necessity, then a career in Sheriff Services might be for you. A Sheriff’s Officer or Sheriff is not an office job. You may be called upon to work in courtrooms, vehicles, aircraft or various Manitoba Justice offices throughout the province. The public will see you as a uniformed representative of Manitoba Justice.  The Manitoba Sheriff Services provides courtroom security in all court facilities throughout the province, including circuit court locations. Offices are maintained at primary court jurisdictions in Winnipeg, Thompson, Brandon, The Pas, Dauphin and Portage la Prairie.

As part of the screening/selection process, all candidates must attend the testing session as provided below to assess suitability, judgement, decision-making, problem solving, as well as written communication.

Testing for Portage la Prairie will take place on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 5:30 pm at Portage la Prairie Provincial Building located at 25 Tupper Street, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. 

Due to COVID -19, we will be following recommended Public Health Guidelines on social distancing and testing capacity will be limited each night. Please be aware you are responsible for following these Public Health Orders as directed by the Province of Manitoba found at https://manitoba.ca/covid19/restartmb/prs/orders/index.html.

Applicants are encouraged to apply via email if available. When submitting your application via email, fax or mail, please ensure the competition number is included in the subject line.

Based on satisfactory test results as well as the Application Form screening stage, candidates applying to the competition will be invited for an interview on March 22, 2022.

For selected candidates, a mandatory unpaid training program of approximately 3-4 weeks (full days Monday to Friday) is required. Training starts on April 25, 2022, in Winnipeg. Following successful completion of the training program, candidates will be hired as part-time term Sheriff’s Officers in Portage la Prairie.  Regular full-time positions are then subsequently filled with part-time employees.

To be considered for this competition candidates ARE REQUIRED to submit the Application Form for screening, along with your resume, to the Civil Service Commission by email (govjobs@gov.mb.ca), quoting 38817 and position title in the subject line. Resumes may be used in addition to the Applicant Form for screening purposes. Note that candidates will only be invited to the interview stage if they have satisfactorily met both the testing stage and screening stage (via Application Screening Form). 

CLICK HERE to access the Application Form.
 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• A satisfactory enhanced security check. A Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check are mandatory and must be obtained prior to the commencement of Sheriff’s Officer Training. Applicants who have a criminal record will not be precluded from the remainder of the competition process, however, may be required to provide a hard copy (Transcript of Convictions) of their criminal record to Human Resource Services. All successful applicants will be subject to a background security clearance check prior to training.
• A satisfactory medical fitness report will be required prior to the commencement of Sheriff’s Officer Training
• Full Class 4 Driver’s License (4F)
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• First Aid and CPR (level C) certificates
• The ability to travel within Manitoba (including small planes)
• Ability to work extended and flexible hours including short notice call ins is required

Please note that this position is designated under current Public Health orders and is required to confirm COVID-19 full vaccinated status or submit to regular COVID-19 testing.
 

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Written communication skills
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Strong commitment to teamwork
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Strong problem solving, decision making and sound judgement skills
• Experience handling stress and the unexpected effectively and responsibly
• Effective interpersonal skills including a positive attitude as well as ability to maintain a respectful environment
• Excellent verbal communication skills

Desired:

• Related education, training or experience in law enforcement or a similar field
• Ability to write clear and accurate reports
• Knowledge of the Court system and related processes and procedures

Duties:
Responsible for escorting, guarding, transporting and maintaining control of persons in custody. Maintains order, security and decorum in all courts as required. Assists in the enforcement of Writs and court orders, including seizures and evictions, delivers various court documents and apprehends persons under bench warrants. More details of the duties for the Sheriff’s Officer position will be provided during the testing sessions.

Testing:
Please be present at least 30 minutes prior to the start time for registration. You will be required to provide a photocopy of both parts or both sides (if you have a 1 piece license) of a Full Class 5 driver's license (5F). Applicants who do not have a Full Class 5 driver's license (5F) or fail to provide a photocopy of their driver's license will not be eligible to participate in the testing process. Class 5 Intermediate (5I) or Learner's licenses (5L) will not be accepted. It is preferable if you can provide a photocopy of a valid Class 4 driver's license.

Interview:
A satisfactory Driver's Abstract, a photocopy of a Criminal Record Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are mandatory and must be provided (or proof of request provided i.e. receipt) at the time of your interview. Applicants who have a criminal record will not be precluded from the remainder of the competition process, however, may be required to provide a hard copy (Transcript of Convictions) of their criminal record to Human Resource Services should the results indicate that there may or may not be a criminal record.

Training:
A medical fitness report will be required prior to the commencement of Sheriff's Officer Training. A Full Class 4 Driver's License (4F), First Aid and CPR (level C) certificates are to be provided prior to the completion of training and before an offer of employment can be made.

 

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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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