Department Information

The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.

Job Information

Located in Yellowknife and reporting to the Sheriff's Officer Supervisor, the Sheriff's Officer exercises independent statutory authority under the following appointments: Deputy Sheriff, Peace Officer, Notary Public, and is also an ex-officio Deputy Marshal for Federal Court. The Sheriff's Officer will ensure the protection of officials and property as well as directly participate in numerous judicial, quasi-judicial and enforcement processes. The incumbent provides physical security for judges and justices of the peace while in court, during travel and while at court facilities. The Sheriff's Officer must always (including outside office hours) conduct themselves in a manner that will not cause the administration of justice to be or be seen to be in disrepute and must uphold the independence of the judiciary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:





- Knowledge of and the ability to interpret legislation and court documents as they relate to Sheriff's duties;
- Ability to apply the 'Use of Force Model' which includes the proper use of pepper spray, ASP baton techniques, pressure point tactics and come-along techniques;
- Ability to physically react quickly to critical altercations or confrontations in court, court cell area, at the registry or on circuit;
- Judgment and initiative are required when making difficult decisions under the pressure of time constraints and public scrutiny, particularly when deciding what action to take with abusive or hostile clients to diffuse a situation.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

- Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field with two years of experience in a court security or enforcement setting.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

📌 Sheriff's Officer (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife