Court Liaison Supervisor
Regular, Full Time
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is Surrey’s new municipal police agency. On November 29, 2024, SPS became the police of jurisdiction, and assumed responsibility and command for policing and law enforcement in Surrey. SPS is working to redefine policing with innovative new approaches and community-based solutions. It’s an exciting time as SPS continues to expand our team with talented people who want to help shape the future of policing in Surrey. To date we’ve hired over 480 police officers and over 450 civilian support staff and will grow to be one of the largest independent police services in Canada. Since day one, SPS has been intentional about building a culture that is inclusive, respectful and supportive, with a strong focus on employee wellness and career development.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Surrey Police Service (SPS) has an exciting opportunity for a Court Services/Liaison Supervisor to join our Information Management and Technology Division, within the Corporate Services Bureau. Reporting to the Court Services Manager, the incumbent is responsible for supervising a team of court services staff. Ensuring services, resources, and implementation of strategies are consistent and aligned with overall needs and priorities of Surrey Police Service (SPS). Considerable independence of judgment is exercise. The duration of the term may be shortened based on operational needs.
Schedule / Hours of Work
The anticipated schedule for this position is 37.5 hours per week. Please note, the hours are subject to change based on operational needs and adherence to the Collective Agreement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for supervising a team of court services staff.
- Prioritizes and delegates workload.
- Ensures objectives and deadlines are met.
- Provides training, guidance, direction, mentorship, and support to the court liaison officers and support staff.
- Reviews and audits reports to crown council, computer systems interface, and performs quality assurance measures.
- Analyzes reports related to the work.
- Responsible for drafting policies related to the work.
- Responsible for administrative duties related to the work.
- Schedules staff in the related area.
- Develops and implements standard operating procedures.
- Develops training to meet the standard operating procedures.
- Delivers presentations, briefings, and updates related to the work.
- Liaises with crown counsel, court registry, and other agencies.
- Performs duties of court liaison officers as required.
- Performs other job-related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of Grade 12, supplemented with a degree in a related field and 5 years of directly related experience including 2 years of supervisory experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the BC Special Provincial Constable designation.
- This position requires both SPS Security Clearance and RCMP Reliability Status. All applicants must obtain and maintain the required police security clearance throughout their employment with SPS, which includes a mandatory polygraph examination.
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
Surrey Police Service offers a comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental coverage, a defined benefit pension through the Municipal Pension Plan, generous vacation entitlements, and ongoing professional development. Employees also benefit from short-term and long-term disability coverage, travel and life insurance, discounted access to City of Surrey recreation facilities, and a dedicated Employee Services team providing personal and family support. With a strong focus on well-being, career growth, and work-life balance, SPS is committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace. Note – The aforementioned benefits only apply to eligible full-time positions within SPS.
- This is a unionized position, represented by CUPE 402.
- The salary range is $47.52/hour - $53.84/hour (pay grade 27B) based on 2024 rates.
Applications must be submitted through our online Careers page. This posting will remain open until 11:55pm on May 23, 2025; however, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as the posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is selected.
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Thank you for your interest in working with SPS. We pride ourselves on hiring members that model the mission, vision, and values of SPS through unquestioned integrity and sustaining a visible, credible, inclusive, and respected profile.