Sheriff'S Officer

Competition # : 50218 Department: Justice Location: PORT HAWKESBURY Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 04-Nov-26��(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) 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. About Our Opportunity As Site Manager, Sheriff Services, you are accountable for the efficient and effective delivery of Sheriff Services by managing and directing operational resources, monitoring performance, and developing Deputy Sheriff staff at justice centers throughout the province. You are responsible for one justice center, court facility or operations center. You perform all management functions related to the bargaining unit staff at that site, such as performance appraisals, discipline, scheduling and allocation of resources, budget management, risk management and communications. In addition, you provide support to all levels of court relating to the Sheriff Services mandate, court security, prisoner transportation and document service. The Site Manager, described as a 'sheriff's officer', is included in Section 2 of the Criminal Code of Canada under the definition of a peace officer; therefore, is entitled to exercise the authority of a peace officer in Canada. <H2 style="font