Cops still looking for new recruits
(CNS): There is now less than one week left in the recruitment campaign to find more Caymanians to fill police boots. The deadline is Thursday for hopefuls to submit their application in the latest drive to find at least a dozen new local entry-level constables. Throughout April the RCIPS recruitment team has been out and about, encouraging Caymanians and permanent residents with the right to work between the ages of 18 and 40 years to sign up with the service.
“We are looking for motivated individuals passionate about keeping the Cayman Islands a safe place to work, live and visit, men and women who are proud to serve their communities and the country,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police Anthony Ennis.
Salary ranges from CI$31,272 to CI$42,096, with a 4% salary increase from 1 July 2015 to reflect the cost of living allowance. Recruits will receive “sound training before getting on the job”, the deputy commissioner said, which includes 16 weeks of basic training, during which they will be paid. They will then receive on-the-job training under the direction of a tutor constable.
After completing a two year probationary period, the recruits will have opportunities to serve in different areas of policing in the Cayman Islands, including neighbourhood policing, criminal investigation department (CID), financial crime and the joint marine unit, Chief Superintendent Kurt Walton elaborated.
“The criteria include being physically fit, computer literate and having a sound educational background,” Walton said “Most of all, we want persons who want to serve their communities and be respected in return. It is vital they have sound social awareness and should be interested in criminal law.”
PC Gregory Banks Jr, who was one of the recruits in last year’s drive, said people should grab the opportunity to apply. “This is a career which provides continuous job satisfaction because every day can bring a new and interesting challenge. It also gives us an excellent opportunity to serve our Islands,” he said.
His colleague, PC Patricia Sevik, also encouraged other women to sign up as the police are hoping to attract more females this time around. She said there is nothing to stop women from showing their abilities and capabilities. “This is a job you can do well and be happy doing it,” she added.
For full details and application forms, visit www.rcips.ky/careers and submit filled forms to localrecruits@rcips.ky
Category: Crime, Jobs, Local News, Police
every day we hear about the unemployed Caymanians and expats are evil and stealing locals jobs, but they are practically begging for Caymanians to show up for a good job and hardly any show up.
This clearly shows the true position in Cayman either they are some MLA’s are being deceitful for their own gain, or the unemployed are happy to stay that way.
This is a very exciting and rewarding career.I encourage members of the public to apply.
And here we have a government job for Caymanians a good salary good benefits and the turn out was poor….and you really think bringing a minimum wage is going to bring them in looking for jobs…don’t think so
To all you trying to encourage the Government to increase work permit fees, please tell all businesses now where to find Caymanians to fill jobs. Where are all these Caymanians that want and cant find jobs. The RCIP is begging for Caymanians to come and get a job…where are they?
If I can make over $9.00 an hour as an unemployed Caymanian why would I want to get off the couch and apply for these good jobs?
Shiw me the evidence that $9 is what an unemployed person gets in Cayman. Come on I am waiting and so are the many poor families I know waiting.
You say recruits will receive “sound training” but I guess the training will not be in how to drive safely, enforce the traffic laws or indeed in not tampering with evidence at the scene of a crime. Because if it currently does then might I respectfully suggest you have failed miserably.