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Over the past couple weeks, advertisements have been run in the newspapers as the Government seeks to fill the position of Commissioner of Police. Here are the details from the ad:

The Police Service Commission is seeking to identify a suitably qualified candidate either from within or outside the Jamaica Constabulary Force to fill the post of Commissioner of Police, as soon as possible.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force is responsible for the maintenance of law and order, prevention and detection of crime, the protection of life and property, investigation of alleged crimes and the enforcement of all Criminal Laws. Specifically, the Commissioner of Police must have strong managerial experience and will have responsibility for:

• The overall command and superintendence of the Force and such powers and duties are set out in The Constabulary Force Act, The Constables (District) Act, The Constables (Special) Act and The Police Service Regulations, 1961 and any amendments to these Acts and Regulations from time to time.
• Providing to the Commission, Parliamentary Committees and any other body or authority as may from time to time be authorized by law or the commission, reports on the operational command and superintendence of the Force as may be required by the Commission, other body or authority.

Remuneration for the post will be commensurate with existing Public Sector Scales for the Government of Jamaica.

A letter of application outlining previous experience, as well as a detailed curriculum vitae, must be submitted electronically, no later than the 4th December, 2009 to commissioner@osc.gov.jm. Applicants are directed to the provisions of the Police Service Regulations, 1961, and particularly to Regulation 15.

or under confidential cover to:
Mrs. Judith Cheese-Morris
Acting Secretary
Police Service Commission
Block G, 2nd Floor
Ministry of Finance Building
30 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4, Jamaica W.I.

Telephone: 1-876-932-5152

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