Program Overview

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Sheriff Recruit Training

Professional Training

FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Sheriff Recruit Training

If you've been hired as a sheriff recruit with the goal of becoming a deputy sheriff with BC Court Services, JIBC's Sheriff Recruit Training program is your next step in the process.

FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Is this program right for you?

Be the one keeping courthouses and communities safe. If you have recently been hired by BC Sheriff Services, then this program is for you.

Become Job Ready

Complete 14 weeks of mandatory sheriff recruit training at no charge.

Gain Essential Skills

Gain essential skills to perform your duties as a deputy sheriff in courthouses across BC.

Who should take this program?

This program is only available to recently hired deputy sheriffs.

Program Strengths

The recruit training program is developed and delivered in partnership between BC Sheriff Services and JIBC.

What will you learn?

Completion of this program provides Deputy Sheriffs with the skills necessary to perform their professional duties.

Subjects

• Driver training
• Firearms
• Force options
• Communications
• Legal studies
• Report writing
• Controlled access points
• Roles and functions
• Physical fitness

Program Details

What You Need to Graduate

• Achieve mastery in each component of the training program to the level required by the curriculum
• Full-time attendance for the duration of the program
• Completion of homework assignments
• Completion of pre-course assignments
• Successful completion of the field-based training program

Program Format

Two blocks of on-campus and field training.

Block I

The first block of training (11 weeks) takes place at JIBC. It places heavy emphasis on the skills necessary to perform the role of a Deputy Sheriff which includes, driver training, firearms, force options, communications, legal studies, report writing, controlled access points, roles & functions, and physical fitness.

Block II

In Block II, the recruit embarks on a maximum three-week field-based training program. During this field training component, he or she works with or under the direction of an experienced deputy sheriff.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

There is no cost to sheriff recruits to receive mandatory training facilitated by JIBC's Sheriff Academy.

FAQ

Q: When does the BC Sheriff Service hire recruit applicants?

A: BC Sheriff Services accepts applications at specific times throughout the year.

Q: How do I find out more about the SOFAST, including the station

descriptions?

A: Download the SOFAST handout.

Q: How do I find more information about the application process?

A: Please contact the British Columbia Sheriff Service Recruitment Office.