Deputy Sheriffs - Court Security and Prisoner Transport
Deputy sheriffs are trained to address duress alarms, threats, assaults, emergency evacuations, and many other situations that require security or medical attention. Saskatchewan's court security program has been designed to provide deterrence, effectively limiting opportunities for malicious acts, to anticipate and prevent possible harm, and detect potential danger. These measures are key components for establishing a safe and secure work and public environment.
Prisoner transport involves balancing the safety of prisoners, the public, staff and deputy sheriffs with the timely delivery of prisoners between court and custodial facilities.
1. Responsibilities
Court Security Deputy Sheriffs provide:
- an armed court security presence at all Saskatchewan courts;
- prisoner management and transport in Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, North Battleford and Lloydminster;
- perimeter screening including X-ray and metal detection at Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and Regina Provincial Court, Saskatoon and Regina Court of King's Bench and Saskatoon Traffic Safety Court; and
- building security for all remaining Court of King’s Bench locations, permanent provincial and circuit court locations, with the ability to provide perimeter screening at any given time. Deputy sheriffs have access to portable walk-through metal detectors and handheld metal detectors at all other locations if required.
The RCMP are responsible for prisoner management and transport in all other locations.
2. Become a Deputy Sheriff
You must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time you apply for a position. When applying for employment, all mandatory documents must be included. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Read the entire job advertisement to determine what information and documents to include.
The information and documents submitted must reflect that you possess the competencies required, as well as how you gained/developed the competencies. Candidates failing to do so will no longer be considered for employment.
Application
You can find and apply for all current job opportunities by visiting Careers in the Saskatchewan Public Service.
Your application package must include:
- cover letter;
- resumé;
- proof of a valid First Aid CPR AED; and
- proof of a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
The Sheriff Officer Physical Abilities Test (SOPAT)
Candidates must meet Saskatchewan Sheriff’s basic physical requirements. The SOPAT is a timed physical abilities test that is comprised of activities designed to reflect the physical challenges faced on the job. This test requires a completion time of six minutes or less. Physical testing is scheduled after your application and all required documents are received at the application stage.
Training courses are available at the University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan to help individuals get ready for the SOPAT. Although not mandatory to the application process, this training may help individuals prepare for the exam. Individual applicants are responsible for the cost of this program.
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
Candidates are required to complete and pass a written psychological personality assessment to determine suitability for law enforcement.
Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Fingerprinting
You will need a completed CRC before receiving a conditional offer of employment. The fingerprint process takes some time, so please provide proof they have been taken (through proof of payment, for example) when you submit your CRC.
Interview
You will be invited to attend a competency-based interview to further discuss your qualifications and experience. Candidates who are unsuccessful in this stage will no longer be considered at that time.
Candidates are required to attend and successfully complete the mandatory nine-week Deputy Sheriff Training Academy (DSTA).