Become a Deputy Sheriff

Becoming a Deputy Sheriff

Sheriff Services continues to monitor its resourcing needs and we will not be accepting applications until November 2010 .

Deputy Sheriffs are peace officers who have a highly visible role in the BC Court system. Deputy Sheriffs are responsible for maintaining security in all courthouses in the province, including protecting members of the judiciary, the public, court staff, prisoners and accused persons.

Duties include providing security inside and outside courtrooms, performing jail duties, escorting accused, convicted and other persons by ground and air, organizing jury selection and providing jury management, assisting with Coroner’s court, and serving court-related documents.

In the course of their work, Sheriffs interact daily with a variety of clients, stakeholders and justice partners. This includes accused persons, the Judiciary, Crown and Defence counsel, law enforcement agencies, victims, their families and members of the public.

Click here [PDF, 92kb] for a Deputy Sheriff detailed job description.

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