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JAMAICA CONSTABULARY FORCE ORDERS 

PART I - ADMINISTRATION AND NOTIFICATIONS 

‘We 

‘We Protect’ 

‘We Reassure’ 

8 TH MARCH, 2012 SERIAL N O. 3379 

S ub. No. 1 DIFFICULT OPERATING ENVIRONMENT FOR JAMAICAN POLICE 

Between 2007 and 2012, 5,829 Jamaicans were murdered by criminals using illegal firearms. 

During the same period 8,574 Jamaicans were shot by criminals with illegal firearms but 

survived those injuries. 

In the same period there were 25,448 major crimes committed with the use of illegal guns. 

Between 2007 and 2012 the security forces seized 3,102 illegal firearms of various types and 

48,868 rounds of ammunition from criminals. 

Since 2007 there were numerous encounters between police and criminal elements during 

which 1,260 civilians were killed. 

Over the same period, 62 police personnel were killed on duty by criminals while another 127 

were shot and injured. 

These statistics give an assessment of the dangerous environment in which members of the 

Security Forces operate when they perform duties in several communities impacted by gangs. 

Armed criminals kill and maim citizens who are mostly, surprised, unarmed and subdued. 

They kill citizens who are asleep or who kneel and beg them to spare their lives. They are 

known to set houses on fire in the nights to make sure their victims do not survive gunshot or 

other injuries they inflict and they have on occasions beheaded their victims. 

Criminals who will repeatedly slaughter citizens in the brutal fashion described, will not 

hesitate to turn their weapons on members of the Security Forces who stand as the only source 

of protection for victims of their ruthlessness. 

Police officers are constantly reminded of this reality and provided with the requisite training, 

protective gears and operational briefings to enable them to protect themselves while 

confronting criminal elements who undermine our nation’s security. They are also constantly 

reminded to use deadly force only when justified and necessary in the lawful defence of self or 

others. 

It is extremely dangerous for policemen to apprehend armed criminals. For the police to have 

been able to seize over 3,000 illegal guns and arrested thousands of criminals responsible for 

more than 25,000 gun-related crimes in the last five (5) years, this demonstrates not only 

unusual courage but a determination on our part to arrest suspects with evidence and place 

them before the courts rather than to harm them. We regret any occasion which we are forced 

to use violence in self defence. 

We are determined to reduce incidence of fatal encounters with armed suspects. We have put 

much effort in this and have seen an encouraging trend over several months. We are deeply 

concerned over recent incidents which resulted in multiple civilian fatalities in gunfights with 

the police and will support speedy and thorough investigations by INDECOM. 

The Jamaica Constabulary Force wants to assure all Jamaicans that we are committed to a 

peaceful and secure environment for the well being of all. 

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Any citizen making a report at any police station must be issued 

with a receipt by the police officer taking the report.

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FORCE ORDERS (CONT’D) 

8 TH MARCH, 2012 SERIAL NO. 3379 

S ub. No. 2 ISSUE AND USE OF LETHAL OR NON-LETHAL FORCE STANDARD OPERATING 

PROCEDURE 

Force Orders No. 3370 Part I Sub. No. 9 dated 2012-01-05 treating on the standard operating 

procedure governing the issue and use of lethal or non-lethal force is republished for general 

information and strict compliance. 

Responsibility and Accountability of Sub-officers in the use of lethal and non-lethal force 

1. Background 

It is the aim of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and its auxiliaries to protect the lives of all 

citizens of Jamaica. As far as possible during the execution of our duties non-violent means of 

restraint should be employed before resorting to lethal force. Unfortunately it has been 

observed that the number of reported incidents involving use of force by members of the JCF 

and the ISCF is unnecessarily high and often times unwarranted. Citizens have been injured 

under circumstances which on examination showed that the force used was inappropriate at the 

time. In some instances individuals wearing restraining devices were seriously injured or killed 

while in the custody of the police. The sub-officer or the senior person at the time of the incident 

has often submitted statements or reports that seek to remove responsibility from them, thereby 

leaving the errant member to stand alone. It has also been revealed that if proper procedures 

were followed by the supervisor some members would not have been issued with a particular 

weapon as in some instances the risk assessment would have warranted the issuance of a less 

lethal weapon. Against this background greater responsibility will be placed on the sub-officer 

or senior person responsible for briefing, debriefing, posting and or dispatching of personnel 

who may have conducted himself contrary to this and other Policies of the JCF. 

These instructions are to be used alongside the Use of Force Policy, Ethics and Integrity Policy 

and any other policy appertaining to human rights and professional conduct of the members of 

the JCF and its auxiliaries. 

2. Objective of the appendage 

• To limit the incidents where lethal force is used unnecessarily against members of the 

public. 

• To ensure that persons being dispatched and or posted on duty are equipped with an 

appropriate weapon (lethal\non-lethal) in keeping with the risk assessment conducted by 

the sub-officer conducting the briefing session. 

• To hold sub-officers\supervisors\team leaders accountable for the action of their subordinates 

when standard operating practices are not observed. 

3. JCF’s Philosophy on Use of Force 

Members of the JCF and its auxiliaries must have an understanding of, and true appreciation 

for, the limitations of their authority. The JCF and its auxiliaries recognize and respect the value 

of all human lives. 

4. Legislative Framework 

The Jamaican Constitution in Chapter 3 section 14(1) and (2) outlines some circumstances under 

which the “right to life” may be violated: (1) on the execution of the decision of the court where 

the punishment in respect of a criminal offence is death and(2) where there is reasonable 

justification in the circumstances of the case where the life of another is taken in the lawful 

execution of an arrest or to prevent the escape of a person and for the purpose of suppressing a 

riot or in order to lawfully prevent the commission by that person of a criminal offence or if he 

dies as the result of a lawful act of war. 

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ISSUE AND USE OF LETHAL OR NON-LETHAL FORCE STANDARD OPERATING 

PROCEDURE (CONT’D) 

5. Treatise Agreement 

In accordance with Article 3 of the United Nations Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement to 

which Jamaica is a signatory, all members of the JCF and its auxiliaries are encouraged to apply 

a test for using force to the extent required for the execution of their duties. This code of conduct 

states that “while law enforcement officials may be authorized to use force as is reasonably 

necessary under the circumstances for the prevention of crime or in effecting or assisting in the 

lawful arrest of offenders or suspected offenders, no force going beyond that may be used. 

The Article also states that although national law ordinarily restricts the use of force by law 

enforcement officials in accordance with proportionality, such principle of proportionality are 

to be respected in the interpretation of these provisions. At no time should there be any 

interpretation of these principles to authorize any use of force that is disproportionate to the 

legitimate objective to be achieved. 

6. Administrative 

The JCF periodically issues instructions on its Use of Force Policy which gives directives to its 

members on the appropriate conduct to be exhibited in possible circumstances that may require 

the use of force. 

Force Orders No. 3336 dated 2011-05-12 treats with the Firearm Movement and Register for 

station /unit/division which instructs how all firearms and ammunition issued to members 

proceeding on duty, should be recorded and accounted for. The firearm and ammunition issued 

should be recorded in the aforementioned register and used as a means of accountability. This 

becomes useful in supplying external investigators with details pertinent to their investigations. 

Force Orders No. 3337 dated 2011-05-19 addresses the issue of individuals who may be issued 

with what calibre weapons where they have been exposed to additional training and or 

requalification in the use of the weapons. As such, the instructions are specific and only persons 

who have been re-qualified or qualified for a particular calibre weapon should be issued with it. 

The external agency responsible for investigating all police shootings will be checking all 

records pertaining to the qualification of the individual to whom the weapon was issued and 

his/her competence in the handling of the said weapon. 

7.0 Standard Operating Procedure 

Listed hereunder are a set of laid down procedure that should be adhered to as best as possible 

to ensure the preservation of human life, delivery of professional services that will minimize 

unlawful shooting incidents. Sub-officers in charge of stations/sections/units will be held 

responsible where the actions of their sub-ordinate is a direct result of negligence on the part of 

the supervisors or when there is a breach in the standard operating procedure governing the 

issue and use of lethal or non-lethal weapon. 

7.1 When a firearm is requested 

The sub-officer on duty at the time of the request shall: 

I. Verify the nature of the duty to be performed and determine if the request should be 

honored with a lethal or non-lethal weapon. A proper risk assessment should be done at 

all times that a firearm is to be issued. 

II. Ensure that all persons requesting firearm produce a Jamaica Constabulary Force 

Firearms Certification booklet which will be examined to verify weapons qualification. 

III. Ensure that person requesting firearm is equipped with a holster or be issued with one. 

A waistband is not a holster and does not offer much protection for the weapon or its 

carrier/user. 

IV. Brief all persons armed with a firearm at the time of being dispatched on any 

assignment. 

V. Ensure that no member of the Force while on duty shall carry a weapon other than the 

one which has been issued /authorized by the Force. 





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VI. Ensure that person receiving a firearm, signs the Firearm and Ammunition Registers 

VII. affixing full name and a signature where required. 

VIII. Ensure that whenever a firearm is issued to a member that it be loaded by him/her in 

the designated area, and in the case of revolver or pistol; it should be placed in a holster 

in the presence of the sub-officer issuing it. Magazines or self-loading weapons will only 

be “charged” in accordance with firearms training instructions for that weapon. 

IX. Remind the member that no round shall be released into the breech unless firing is 

imminent. 

X. Under no circumstances should a member who is issued with a weapon for duty enter 

the dormitory area with the weapon. 

XI. Ensure that an entry is recorded in the station diary reflecting the serial number of the 

weapon, make and calibre, the number of rounds and the condition of both ammunition 

and weapon as also the nature of the duty to be performed. A record must also be made 

of any non-lethal weapon which is issued. 

7.2 Special operations/duty 

I. All personnel issued with a lethal or non-lethal weapon shall be the subject of a briefing 

session which MUST be conducted before the commencement of any duty or special 

operation. 

II. Sub-officer conducting such a session should be mindful that the content of the briefing 

may directly affect the response of the armed personnel to any perceived threat from the 

subject. 

III. The sub-officer conducting the briefing session must stress the aim of any operation or 

duty. 

IV. Considerations should be given to the geographic outlay of the community in which the 

operation is to be conducted, the number of persons available for the duty and the best 

deployment. 

V. Supervisors conducting briefing MUST place special emphasis on the acronym PLAN- 

JM: 

o Proportionality – use no more force than is reasonably necessary 

o Legitimacy– If I use force will I be breaking the law 

o Accountability – I must be prepared to accept responsibility for my actions. 

o Necessity – ability/means of the subject, opportunity and intent 

o Justification- am I doing the right thing 

o Morality-Acceptable standard, organization rules, right or wrong 

VI. 

VII. 

All operations which include the use of firearms must be planned and controlled so as to 

minimize to the greatest extent possible, the need to resort to potentially lethal force. 

Considerations should be made of the experience of the senior person being posted on 

the duty. 

7.3 Post Operation 

I. When it is considered absolutely necessary to open fire on a subject, members of the JCF 

and its auxiliaries will “shoot to stop” and thereby neutralize the immediate threat. 

II. Members of the JCF and its auxiliaries are normally trained to fire at the largest part of 

the target they can see which in-variably is the central body mass. 

III. The ultimate responsibility for firing the weapon rests with the individual member who 

IV. 

is answerable ultimately to the law in the courts. 

Where there is a discharge of the weapon whether intentional or otherwise a report 

must be made by the member concerned to the sub officer on duty. The said supervisor 

shall forthwith cause an interim report to reach the Divisional Manager within 24hours 

of the incident. A comprehensive report shall be made available to the Divisional 

Manager within forty-eight (48) hours. 

V. In any instance of the discharge of a lethal weapon, the member who is responsible for 

such discharge shall be responsible for the ammunition fired and must be in a position 

to justify his/her action in light of his/her legal responsibility. 

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Vl. 

VII. 

VIII. 

VIII. 

IX. 

Where there is a removal of the weapon from its holster, a report must be submitted 

immediately on completion of the tour of duty attesting to the circumstances which led 

to such action. 

Members must fully document the circumstances in which they found themselves, the 

reasons for their action and the details of the sub-officer to whom they subsequently 

reported. 

The supervisor will ensure that an entry is made in the pocket book of the member who 

is involved in the discharge of his/her weapon. The entry should be timed, dated and 

signed by the sub-officer who led the operation or to whom the matter was reported. 

Appropriate support should be given to the member(s) who was/were involved in the 

incident. Consider that any incident involving the discharge of a firearm can be stressful 

for all involved and the members may each react differently to the experience. 

In instituting these procedures it is essential that all evidential trails are not jeopardized 

or the officer’s safety compromised. All weapons and ammunition involved in any 

shooting incident MUST become the subject for forensic examination. 

X. Sub-officers in charge station/section/unit will be held responsible where it is proven 

that activities at 7.1 and 7.2 above were neglected or not followed in a structured 

manner and proper records made to substantiate all actions taken; as also in 

circumstances where supervisors fail to take the necessary steps to prevent junior 

members from committing acts of atrocity in their presence. 

Sub. No. 3 

JCF TRANSFORMATION UPDATE 

Attached to these Orders as Appendix ‘A’ is a copy of the JCF transformation update. This is a 

bi-monthly update on the implementation progress of the Strategic Review Recommendations 

(2008). 

Members are invited to send their questions and feedback to strategicreview@jcf.gov.jm 

Sub. No. 4 

UPDATE - COMMUNICATION FORENSIC AND CYBERCRIME UNIT (CFCU) 

The Communication Forensic and Cybercrime Unit (CFCU) has been mandated to assist all 

investigators, prosecutors and judiciary with any investigation which is facilitated by the use of 

digital devices (computers, cell phones etc.). 

Since 2011, the unit have been inundated with request for assistance to include investigations on 

murder, kidnap, rape and a lot of other minor and major offences. 

While the CFCU is duty bound to assist all investigators as best as possible, there is an 

established schedule of offences by law which must be adhered to. 

Recently, there has been an increase in applications to assist investigation in locating stolen or 

lost mobile/cell phones. 

We wish to advise all investigators that while the CFCU wants to assist all investigations at all 

times, we are unable to deal with request of this nature. If a mobile/cell phone is reported 

stolen/lost kindly call the pertinent service provider (Digicel, LIME) and ask for the device to 

be disabled or removed from their network. 

The CFCU is committed to serve all who are desirous to use our services and we anticipate your 

co-operation and understanding. 

Attached to these Orders as Appendix ‘B’ is the schedule of offences and priority system for 

general information. 

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Sub. No. 5 

JAMAICA CONSTABULARY FORCE POLICY ON DIVERSITY 

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Force Orders No. 3351 Part I Sub. No. 1 dated 2011-08-25, treating on Jamaica Constabulary 

Force Policy on Diversity is republished for general information. 

POLICY STATEMENT 

The Jamaica Constabulary Force believes that all citizens of Jamaica and visitors to its shores 

have a right to be treated with dignity and respect, irrespective of who they are or the particular 

grouping to which they belong. Through the Jamaica Constabulary Force Policy on Diversity, 

the organization will strive to ensure fair treatment of all in our service delivery. It is the policy 

of the Jamaica Constabulary Force that all reports from any individual or group be handled in a 

manner which reflects the highest level of professionalism and respect for human rights and 

dignity. This should be done with a view to portraying the professional image of the police and 

enhancing positive relationship between the wider community and the police service. 

The Standard Operating Procedures for police interaction with individuals or members of all 

diverse groups are adopted as a set of practical guide to minimum standards to be adhered to 

by all members of the JCF, ISCF and Rural Police. Any departure from these procedures will be 

viewed as a breach of discipline. 

PURPOSE 

The purpose of this policy is to provide overall direction to members of the Police Force in 

relation to the handling of issues brought to their attention by any individual or group from 

diverse communities. The aim of the policy is to effectively transform the negative aspects of 

police culture manifested in the scant regards paid to reports made by members of diverse 

groups, as it relate to the incidence of crimes committed against them. 

OBJECTIVES 

The objectives of this policy are to: 

• Improve public confidence by demonstrating fairness, integrity, tolerance and 

understanding in dealing with all sections of the community. 

• Show commitment, value and support to every individual by seeking to eliminate all 

forms of harassment and unfair bias. 

• Develop a workforce which empathizes with the community it serves. 

• Provide necessary support and referral to victims of crime and violence, regardless of 

individual or group differences of the complainant. 

• Reduce the fear of individuals from diverse groups of reporting crime and violence. 

• Ensure the provision of high quality, professional policing services to ALL members of 

the public. 

• Ensure that police officers remain informed about emerging diversity issues affecting 

communities. 

• Ensure that all individuals have access to the full range of available policing services and 

other referrals. 

• Decrease the number of complaints against the police regarding unprofessional conduct. 

SCOPE 

This policy affects all sworn and unsworn members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Island 

Special Constabulary Force and Rural Police. It encompasses all victims of crime, accused, 

witnesses or any concerned citizen who come in contact with the police, irrespective of 

individuality or grouping. It also extends to the general community since the JCF has a role to 

educate the community about prejudice-related violence as part of its crime prevention and 

reduction strategy. 

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DEFINITIONS 

Diversity: This is a concept that recognizes individuals and groups from a broad spectrum of 

demographic and philosophical differences. It includes the acceptance of persons without 

prejudice and discrimination, irrespective of their religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, 

colour, creed or political ideology. 

Diverse Communities: Conceptually, diverse communities are made up of groups of persons of 

various ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, class, colour, political ideology, physical or 

mental challenges and any other feature that adds variety to mainstream society. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

It is the duty of all members of the police force to adhere to the policy on diversity, which aims 

to eliminate all forms of discrimination and inequitable treatment towards all members of the 

public. 

All officers and sub-officers must ensure that members under their supervision are made aware 

of the provisions of this policy. They should ensure that individuals who fail to comply with 

this policy and other related rules and regulations of the organization are disciplined. 

OPERATING PROTOCOL 

The following operating protocols are to be strictly adhered to as soon as it is established that 

any individual or group was victimized because of their religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, 

class, colour, creed or political ideology. 

1. If the initial report is made at a police station, a sub-officer must be informed 

immediately. The sub-officer will cause the full report and statement(s) to be collected in 

private and a report along with the case file forwarded to the divisional commander. 

2. The divisional commander will cause the file to be assigned for full investigation. The 

investigator will ensure the privacy and security of the victim and try to bring an early 

closure to the investigation. 

3. The investigator will update the victim as to the progress of the investigation on a timely 

basis. 

4. In cases where the initial report is made to members working on the street, the matter 

must be immediately brought to the attention of the supervisor by secure 

communication. The supervisor will ensure the safety and security of the victim while 

he or she is being taken to the station for the report to be taken in privacy. 

5. The same protocol at (1) to (3) will be followed until the conclusion of the case. 

6. At no time should public statements be made or information divulged to the media 

about the case under investigation, without the approval of the divisional commander. 

7. Members will treat cases of diversity with alacrity, professionalism, sensitivity and 

dignity. 

8. In cases where the complaint is about a member of the police force who refuses to take a 

report, or treats the complainant in a disrespectful manner, or is tardy in the 

investigation of the matter, the sub-officer in charge of the station will report the matter 

to the divisional commander who will cause the necessary disciplinary action to be 

taken and the case reassigned for investigation. 

9. The divisional commanders will cause a record to be made for statistical purposes of all 

diversity cases reported, the nature of the reports and the outcome of investigations. 

This data is to be forwarded to the Statistics Unit on a monthly basis. 

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REFERENCES 

This policy must be read in conjunction with: 

• The Jamaican Constitution(The Charter of Rights and Freedoms); 

• JCF policies, regulations, manuals and charter:- 

o Jamaica Constabulary Force Citizens’ Charter 

o Jamaica Constabulary Force Manual for Community Policing Services 

Delivery 

o The Jamaica Police Manual 

o Jamaica Constabulary Core Values and Principles 

o Jamaica Constabulary Force Ethics and Integrity Policy 

o Police Public Interaction Policy and Standard Operating Procedures 

IMPLEMENTATION 

This policy should be implemented in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure, 

guiding proper management, accountability, human right, service and ethics and effective law 

enforcement. The protocols established are aimed at fulfilling the mandate of the charter of 

rights which speaks to the fair and equitable treatment of all individuals, irrespective of their 

religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, colour, creed, or political ideology. 

For the purpose of the effective implementation of this policy, it is required that the subject of 

diversity be taught at all levels of the police academy and staff college. It is the responsibility of 

divisional commanders to ensure that all members under his or her command are sensitized 

and conversant with this policy and are able to deal professionally with issues relating to it. 

Sub. No. 6 

LIST OF MENTAL HEALTH REPRESENTATIVES: LOCATION ASSIGNED AND 

TELEPHONE NUMBERS 

Attached to these Orders as Appendix ‘C’ is a list of the names and contact numbers of all 

mental health officers across the island for general information. 

Relative to Force Orders No. 3375 Part I Sub. No. 5 dated 2012-02-09 treating on initial contact 

with the mentally ill by the police, members are encouraged to initiate good relations with these 

community mental health representatives. 

Sub. No. 7 NOMINATION PERIOD – INSPECTORS’ BRANCH BOARD, 2012 

The nomination period for elections to the Inspectors’ Branch Board will be fourteen (14) days 

commencing at 8:00am on Thursday March 1, 2012 and concluding at 5:00pm on Wednesday 

March 14, 2012. 

All completed nomination forms from interested candidates are to be returned to the 

Appropriate Officer for the Inspectors’ Branch Board at or before 5:00pm on the closing date of 

March 14, 2012. The particulars of the Appropriate Officer for the Inspectors’ Branch Board 

Election 2012/2013 are set out hereunder: 

Mr. O.R. Ramsay 

c/o Personnel Division 

101-105 Old Hope Road 

Kingston 6 

Tel. No. 927 5621 

The nomination form was published in Force Orders No. 3373 Part I Sub. No. 8 dated 

2012-01-26. 

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Sub. No. 8 

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AMENDMENT - POLICE FEDERATION – APPOINTMENT OF APPROPRIATE OFFICERS 

FOR SELECTION OF BRANCH BOARD REPRESENTATIVES – 2012/2013 

Reference Force Orders No. 3373 Part I Sub. No. 7 dated 2012-01-26, the appropriate officers 

appearing for Manchester and Portland are amended to read as follows:- 

W/Inspector Prudence Johnson to replace Inspector Anthony Currie 

W/Inspector Pauline Hood to replace Inspector Henry Forbes 

Manchester 

Portland 

Sub. No. 9 PROJECTED VACANCIES IN THE JAMAICA CONSTABULARY FORCE FOR 2012 

The projected vacancies in the Jamaica Constabulary Force for 2012 are as under: 

RANK PROJECTED VACANCIES FOR 2012 

Assistant Commissioner 10 

Senior Superintendent 22 

Superintendent 23 

Deputy Superintendent 29 

Inspector 107 

Sergeant 95 

Corporal 97 

Sub. No. 10 REMINDER - SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR PROMOTION 2012 

The procedure to select suitably qualified members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force for 

promotion will commence on Thursday, March 15, 2012 as under: 

Cons. 

No. 

Ranks Date Nature of Examination 

March 15, 2012 Written (SPs only) 

ACP Qualifying 

March 22, 2012 Assessment Centre (SPs only) 

March 27-29 and 

April 3, 2012 Interviews (SPs and SSPs) 

SSP Qualifying April 10-12 and 

April 17-19, 2012 Interviews 

May 2, 2012 Written 

SP Qualifying May 29-31 and June 

5-7, 2012 Assessment Centre 

June 12-14 and June 

19-21, 2012 Interviews 

DSP Qualifying June 27, 2012 Written 

July 17-19 and July 

24-26, 2012 Assessment Centre 

August 8-9 and 13- 

16, 2012 Interviews 

Inspector Qualifying July 31, 2012 Written 

Sergeant Qualifying August 14, 2012 Written 

Corporal Qualifying August 10, 2012 Mathematics and English 

August 16, 2012 Laws & Police Procedures 

Criteria for Superintendents of Police who apply to participate in the ACP Qualifying 





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REMINDER - SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR PROMOTION 2012 (CONT’D) 




Superintendents applying to participate in the Selection Procedure for Promotion to the rank of 

Assistant Commissioner of Police must satisfy the following criteria: 

• Have at least a first degree with relevance to the organization from an accredited 

academic institution or have successfully completed a Command Course at the Jamaica 

Constabulary Staff College or a comparative institution. 

• Assessed and recommended by his/her Area/Branch Officer as demonstrating the 

requisite leadership and managerial competencies to effectively perform at the level of 

Assistant Commissioner of Police. 

• Have completed and submitted the application form with all required documents by the 

deadline date of January 31, 2012. 

• Have completed and submitted Performance Appraisal for the last three years. 

Format of Assessment 

• Must sit a written exam and achieve a score of not less than 60%. 

• Must participate in an Assessment Centre and Panel Interview. 

• Must undergo integrity screening which includes a polygraph examination. 

• Successful candidates will participate in and must successfully complete the Senior 

Strategic Command Course prior to promotion. 

NB. Senior Superintendents of Police will participate in a panel interview and undergo 

integrity screening. 

Sub. No. 11 

RESEARCH PLANNING AND LEGAL SERVICES BRANCH – APPLICATION FOR 

ASSISTANT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons within the JCF for the post of Assistant 

System Administrator in the Research, Planning and Legal Services Branch (RPLSB). 

Job Summary 

The incumbent will be charged with installing and maintaining servers, managing databases 

and software applications at the Branch. 

Duties include:- 

• Analyzing system logs and identifying potential issues with computer systems. 

• Introducing and integrating new technologies into existing data centre environments. 

• Perform routine audits of systems and software. 

• Applying operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes. 

• Installing and configuring new hardware and software. 

• Ensuring that the network infrastructure is up and running. 

• Develop and write computer programmes to store, locate, and retrieve specific 

documents, data, and information. 

• Performing any other duties as specified by the Director. 

Minimum Required Education and Experience 

1. Minimum bachelors degree in network administration, computer programming or its 

equivalent from an accredited institution. 

2. Have knowledge and experience in database management. 

3. A minimum 2 to 3 years experience functioning in the capacity. 

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RESEARCH PLANNING AND LEGAL SERVICES BRANCH – APPLICATION FOR 

ASSISTANT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (CONT’D) 

Minimum Required Education and Experience (Cont’d) 

5. Have good working knowledge of technology trends and processes. 

6. Possess good instructional skills. 

Application accompanied by resume should be submitted no later than Friday 

March 23, 2012 to the Director, Research, Planning and Legal Services Branch, 1 st Floor, Office 

Centre Building, 12 Ocean Boulevard, Kingston Mall or email: rplsb@jcf.gov.jm 

NB: We thank everyone for applying. However, responses will be sent to shortlisted applicants 

only. 

Sub. No. 12 

LETTERS OF APPRECIATION 

Attached to these Orders as Appendices ‘D’ to ‘H’ are letters of appreciation from the 

following persons for general information:- 

‘D’ 

‘E’ 

‘F’ 

‘G’ 

‘H’ 

Dr. Richard Watson, Member of Parliament Caretaker, People’s National Party, 

Clarendon Central Constituency, 5 Main Street, May Pen, Clarendon. 

Rev. Dr. Learoy Campbell, Pastor, Grace Baptist Church, 24-26 Sewell Crescent, P.O. Box 

112, May Pen, Clarendon. 

Mr. Wentworth Mitchell, Parish Agricultural Manager, Westmoreland Parish Office, 

Llandilo, Savanna-la-mar P.O., Westmoreland. 

Mr. Don Smith, Group Director, Sandals Resorts International, P.O. Box 100, 5 Kent 

Avenue, Montego Bay, St. James. 

Mrs. Pauline Bailey-Brown, Sergeant, Divisional Training Sub-Officer, Mobile Reserve, 

P.O. Box 25, Kingston 4. 

Mr. Owen L. Ellington, CD, JP, M.Sc., B.Sc. 

Commissioner 

The Jamaica Constabulary Force 

Per: 

Mr. Baldwin C. Burey, M.Sc., Dip. HRM, pjsc 

Assistant Commissioner of Police 

(ADMINISTRATION BRANCH)

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