Manager, Sheriff Services (Deputy Chief Sheriff)

Job description

Competition # : 48174 Department: Justice: Location: HALIFAX: Type of Employment: Permanent: Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 01-Apr-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us: The Department of Justice is responsible for the administration of justice and for promoting access to justice and the safety and security of Nova Scotians through justice-related programs, services and initiatives. A Sheriff is an officer of the court who is referred to as a "peace officer." A Sheriff's work focuses on the safety and security of the judiciary, court staff, the public, and persons in custody. There are local Sheriffs for every county of Nova Scotia. They work with individuals in custody and travel over 2 million kilometers in a year. Sheriffs are responsible for: - court security - transportation of prisoners to and from institutions and all levels of court - the service of some civil and criminal documents - the execution of court orders About Our Opportunity: As the Manager Sheriff Services (Deputy Chief Sheriff), you are responsible for providing senior leadership, administrative and operational support for the delivery of Sheriff Services...