Court documentation and sentence calculations define this Sentence Administrator position with Nova Scotia Correctional Services in Burnside, NS. JEIN experience is an asset.
You will report to the Manager of Sentence Administration within the Department of Justice’s Correctional Services Division. The position covers admissions, releases, court appearances, transfers, fines, court orders, and custody records. It also requires communication with video court staff, Court Services, facility teams, and justice partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret warrants and other court orders
- Calculate sentences for individuals in custody
- Record loss of remission, misconduct levels, and temporary absences
- Maintain forms and custody information in JEIN
- Communicate with Court Services and facility management
Requirements:
- Grade 12 plus five or more related years
- Criminal justice experience, including corrections or policing
- Accounting, research, and analysis experience considered
- Effective typing and word processing skills
- Ability to protect confidential records and information
Support correctional sentence administration through exact court interpretation, calculations, JEIN records, and interdepartmental communication.