We want people who are up for a challenge—physically and mentally—who want to give back to the community, and who align with our core values.
Honesty, integrity, and professional standards such as cooperation and mutual respect are characteristics we require in our members.
We are looking for people with:
- ✓ High Levels of Motivation
- ✓ Integrity
- ✓ Discipline
- ✓ A commitment to working with the community
Eligibility
Age
- ✓ Between 18-30 years of age
- ✓ Be a Jamaican citizen
Height & Weight
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | Minimum 5ft 7in | Minimum 5ft 5in |
| Weight | Minimum - 135lbs | Minimum - 125lbs |
| The recruiting officer has the authority to waive the above guidelines based on special circumstances and the applicant. | ||
Security Vetting / Clearance
- ✓ All applicants will be thoroughly vetted before and after being accepted into training
- ✓ Various sections within the JCF will also be conducting investigations on behalf of the recruiting office.
Physical, Medical and Psychological Requirements
- ✓ Meet the medical and psychological standards for the Jamaica Constabulary Force
- ✓ Be physically fit and healthy and able to undertake the physical requirements of training
Educational Requirements
Each applicant must produce documentary proof of his/her qualifications. At present the minimum requirements is 4 Subjects in:
- ✓ CXC/CSEC - at grades 1-3 (grade 3 acceptable after 1998) or
- ✓ GCE O’Level - at grades of A – C or
- ✓ SSC - grades at ranges 4 and 5
Any other qualifications that are equivalent to the aforementioned and so approved by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) or University Council of Jamaica (UCJ). Passes must include Mathematics (or a math based subject - Accounts, Physics or Chemistry) and English Language (mandatory).
Note: JSC and lower educational qualifications are not accepted. Certification received overseas must be accredited in Jamaica. Applicants are required to obtain the requisite accreditation from the office of the UCJ.
Applicants who present tertiary level certification (e.g. first and/or second degrees) are required to sit the entry level exam. Where the applicant possesses other qualifications such as certificate or diploma in addition to less than the four subjects required, the recruiting officer may conduct a brief interview and determine whether, based on the transcript, the candidate may be granted permission to sit the exam.
