Correctional Officer 1 (Kingston, Jamaica) - Department of Correctional Services

The Department of Correctional Services invites applications from males and females to be trained as Correctional Officer 1.

Prerequisites:

• Four (4) CSEC/GCE O' level, SSC (ranges 4 and 5) and City & Guild (Level 3 only). Subjects MUST include English Language.
• Jamaica National Service Corp Graduate Certification is an asset

Basic Requirements:

• Must be prepared to work Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
• Must be prepared to work on shifts
• Willing to be transferred to any of our Correctional Institutions (job is transferable islandwide)
• Successful in all the following areas:

1. Pre- medical assessment
2. Entrance assessment
3. Interview
4. Psychological Evaluation
5. Physical assessment
6. Fingerprint vetting
7. Polygraph
8. Laboratory Investigation (Blood Test)
9. Medical examination

Other Requirements:

• Must be from the ages 18-40 years old
• Males - 140 lbs - 160 lbs; minimum height of 5 feet 7 inches
• Females - 125 lbs - 140 lbs; minimum height of 5 feet 5 inches
• Mentally and physically fit
• Must be fully immunized (proof required)
• No visible tattoos, no earrings for males and one (1) piercing for females

Compensation package:

Stipend paid during training - $30,000.00 (fortnightly)

Upon successful completion of training:

Basic salary - $1711,060 per annum housing allowance per annum

How to apply:

Go to our website at www.dcs.gov.jm then select 'Become an Officer'. You will then be directed to our recruitment page where you will complete your application through our online application portal. Be further guided by our application checklist on our recruitment page upon the completion of your application.

Application closes: Friday, March 29, 2024.

Important: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Attire:  Male applicants - Shirt and tie 

            Female applicants - Office attire 

            No jeans, no sneakers!

Supporting Documents:

• Persons will be required to submit the following supporting documents:

1. Original certificates of academic achievements
2. Original birth certificate
3. Four (4) recent passport sized photographs (taken no later than six (6) months, and should be certified by a JP/Minister of Religion/School Principal/ a police officer of the gazetted rank (superintendent or upwards).
4. Two (2) written character references/recommendations from a JP/Minister of Religion/School Principal/ a police officer of the gazetted rank (superintendent or upwards).