Deputy Sheriff - Whitehorse, Canada - Government of Yukon

Government of Yukon

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Whitehorse, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Job Summary and Requirements

This is for one permanent position and one 18-month term (anticipatory permanent). TA's will be considered for existing YG employees.

The Department of Justice is working to ensure Yukon remains a safe, secure, and healthy place to live and work.

We build strong and healthy relationships with others to support good governance and to foster safe communities with opportunities for healing.

The Department of Justice provides supportive and dynamic work environments comprising teams of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Yukoners.

The principles that guide the Department of Justice (DOJ) are:

Reconciliation with Yukon First Nations:

Together as Department of Justice (DOJ) representatives we commit to embracing the spirit of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada entitled Honouring the Truth, Reconciling the Future, by conducting ourselves in our day-to-day business in a manner that embodies the purpose of reconciliation with our First Nations members in the Yukon.

We recognize the importance of employee education on First Nations history and the encouragement of innovative thinking by all DOJ personnel on our ability to effect meaningful change towards true reconciliation.

Working as a Team:

As DOJ employees we value working together as a team within branches and within the department as a whole, while respecting our respective roles in the administration of justice, to work as one entity to meet our collective objective to serve the public.

We are mindful of the impact of our actions on the people around us both in proximity and in the larger department and strive to ensure that we maintain the best interests of the department in our approach to our work.

Identify and Meet our Clients' Needs: DOJ personnel have a wide variety of responsibilities and an equally diverse clientele, internal and external to government, and we are committed to ensuring that they know we work for them and that we treat them with empathy, inclusion, integrity, respect and professionalism.

Initiative and Innovation:

Management will encourage DOJ staff at all levels to think innovatively and to take initiative that will improve the work we do and services that we provide to allow for positive change and creativity in the workplace.

Management will encourage DOJ personnel to reconsider our approach to the services we provide and adapt to the changing environment.

Communications:

We are committed to improving the way we communicate internally with one another and externally to the public in order to better perform as a DOJ Team, share information and ideas with each other, dispel negative myths about the department and to ensure that the general public has an appreciation for the excellent work we do.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Sheriff, this position is responsible for providing security for the Courts and for Judiciary and court services staff while they are engaged in Court business.

This position is also responsible for executing Writs of Seizure and Sale, providing service of documents, enforcing civil Court orders and providing responsible jury management throughout Yukon.

This position is designated as a peace officer by the Criminal Code of Canada and may be required to exercise some of the attendant duties of that designation.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Post-secondary coursework in criminology, law, policing, investigations, enforcement, security or other related field
Significant experience using de-escalation techniques and negotiation skills
Significant experience in civil or criminal law enforcement in an unsecured environment e.g. in public and community settings

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Excellent conflict resolution and problem solving skills
Good judgment and a strong work ethic
The ability to provide exceptional customer service
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
The ability to work well independently and in a team environment
The ability to work well under pressure and carry out emergency procedures
Experience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Additional Information:

Conditions of Employment

Have and maintain security clearance
Valid Yukon Class 5 driver's licence
Obtain and maintain Notary Public, First Aid Level C with CPR
Use of force certifications as required
Medical Clearance

Job Requirements:

Travel to Yukon communities and remote locations
Working overtime with little or no notice
Wearing a uniform and personal protective equipment that includes a vest and a duty belt
Lifting up to 50 lbs, carrying up to 25 lbs
Driving in adverse conditions and or for ex