SHERIFF’S OFFICER

SO2 Sheriff’s Officer
Term/part-time
Manitoba Justice
Sheriff Services, Courts Division
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 44459
Salary(s): SO2 $27.97 - $34.86 per hour
Closing Date: August 17, 2025
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
The Manitoba Sheriff Services provides courtroom security in all court facilities throughout the province, including circuit court locations. You may be called upon to work in courtrooms, vehicles, aircraft, or various Manitoba Justice offices throughout the province. The public will see you as a uniformed representative of Manitoba Justice. Offices are maintained at primary court jurisdictions in Winnipeg, Thompson, Brandon, The Pas, Dauphin, and Portage la Prairie.
These positions are for Winnipeg, Manitoba only.
To be considered for this competition, you must submit an Application Screening Form along with your resume, to the Public Service Commission by email (govjobs@gov.mb.ca) quoting the job advertisement number and position title in the subject line. Complete the Application for Screening Form at the link below. Note that candidates will only be invited to the interview stage if they have satisfactorily met the screening stage (via Application Screening Form).
If you are successful in the application screening stage, candidates will be contacted to inform they must start their applications for Child/Adult Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and must provide receipts prior to the interview.
Click here to access the application screening form

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• A satisfactory enhanced security check Level IV. A Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check are mandatory and must be obtained prior to the commencement of Sheriff’s Officer Training
• A satisfactory medical fitness report will be required prior to the commencement of Sheriff’s Officer Training
• Full Class 4 Driver’s License (4F)
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• First Aid and CPR (level C) certificates
• The ability to travel within Manitoba (including small planes)
• Ability to work extended and flexible hours including short notice call ins is required

Qualifications:

Essential

• Effective interpersonal skills including a positive attitude as well as the ability to maintain a respectful environment
• Strong commitment to teamwork
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Experience handling stress and the unexpected effectively and responsibly
• Strong problem solving, decision making and sound judgement skills
• Written communication skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Ability to work under minimal supervision

Duties:
Responsible for escorting, guarding, transporting and maintaining control of persons in custody. Maintains order, security and decorum in all courts as required. Assists in the enforcement of Writs and court orders, including seizures and evictions, delivers various court documents and apprehends persons under bench warrants.
Interview: A satisfactory Driver’s Abstract, a photocopy of a Criminal Record Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are mandatory and must be provided (or proof of request provided i.e receipt) at the time of your interview.
Training: For selected candidates, a mandatory paid training program of approximately 3-4 weeks (full days Monday to Friday) is required. Candidates are eligible to receive a stipend of $70.00/day for training period. Attendance is mandatory to receive stipend. Training will take place in Selkirk and some training in Winnipeg. Recruits will need to make their own arrangements to reach the training facility in Selkirk. Following successful completion of the training program, candidates will be hired as part-time term Sheriff’s Officers. Regular full-time positions are then subsequently filled with part-time employees. A medical fitness report will be required prior to the commencement of Sheriff’s Officer Training. A Full Class 4 Driver’s License (4F), First Aid and CPR (level C) certificates are to be provided prior to the completion of training and before an offer of employment can be made.

Please refer the Job description for details