Sheriff Academy

Sheriff Recruit Training (SRT) is a 14-week, mandatory training program provided at no charge to candidates who are selected as sheriff recruits by the BC Sheriff Service.

Recruits are employees of the Court Services Branch of the Ministry of Justice and receive a training wage while completing the SRT. Individuals attending from outside the Lower Mainland are eligible for travel and accommodation costs.

Program Format

The SRT program includes three blocks of training.

Block I:

Training is 1 week consisting of online sessions and a Friday courthouse visit led by field trainers. Recruits may complete this block remotely in their home community, with the courthouse visit taking place at the nearest courthouse location or in the Lower Mainland and are expected to have laptops as required for JIBC training.

Block II:

Training is 12 weeks and takes place at the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC). It places heavy emphasis on the skills necessary to perform the role of a deputy sheriff which include driver training, firearms, force options, communications, legal studies, report writing, controlled access points, roles & functions, and physical fitness.

Block III:

The recruit begins a field-based training program lasting up to four weeks, working with or under the guidance of a mentor. Recruits assigned to offices outside of Lower Mainland for Block 2, moving time is factored into the schedule.

Steps to Complete the SRT

Recruits are employees of the Court Services Branch of the Ministry of Justice and receive a training wage while completing the SRT. Individuals attending from outside the Lower Mainland are eligible for travel and accommodation costs.

In order to progress to the rank of Deputy Sheriff, recruits must successfully complete the SRT, including:

• Achieving mastery in each component of the training program to the level required by the curriculum;
• Full-time attendance for length of program;
• Completion of homework assignments;
• Completion of pre-course assignments;
• Possible attendance on one or two Saturdays or evening classes during the eleven-week program; and
• Successfully complete the field based training program.

For more information about becoming a sheriff, contact BC Sheriff Services.
 

The JIBC Sheriff Academy is responsible for the development and delivery of advanced programs to serve deputies and sheriffs on behalf of the Court Services Branch of the BC Government.

It offers a high-quality learning experience for BC Sheriff Services personnel through its advanced courses that use a performance-based approach and are delivered by experienced and respected instructors. 

Our courses and programs are designed to enhance the existing skills of deputies and sheriffs so that they may more effectively execute their respective duties and/or further their career opportunities. 

JIBC can provide customized course design and delivery to meet specific requirements of any organization.  We can also assist clients with program development, provide consulting for the short or long term, and/or train trainers to organizations can be self-sufficient and maintain courses in-house.
 

The JIBC Sheriff Academy offers threat management training and education for professionals serving in law enforcement, government and private sector organizations that wish to enhance their knowledge and expertise in response to various threats to personal safety and security in the workplace, at home, or in a public space in the community.

Our courses in Threat Management provide practical information and tools that can be applied immediately, helping to enhance the security of individuals, organizations and communities.

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