Jamaica’s government and public sector is one of the island’s largest employers, offering careers across every discipline — from law and healthcare to technology and the environment. Use this career planner hub to explore every government and public service role, with detailed guides covering salaries, qualifications, application routes and career progression.
How to Use This Career Planner
Click any role below to open its dedicated career guide. Each guide covers what the role involves, what qualifications you need, salary ranges in JMD, who the employer is, and how to apply. All roles are in the Jamaican public sector or government service.
Government & Politics
Elected, appointed and senior administrative roles at the heart of Jamaica’s government.
- Prime Minister
- Cabinet Minister
- Minister of State
- Member of Parliament (MP)
- Senator
- Permanent Secretary
- Cabinet Secretary
- Mayor
- Parish Councillor
- Town Clerk
Law & Justice
Legal and judicial roles within Jamaica’s court system and Attorney General’s Chambers.
- Supreme Court Judge
- Resident Magistrate
- Solicitor General
- Registrar of the Supreme Court
- Crown Counsel (State Attorney)
- Legal Aid Attorney
- Court Clerk
- Bailiff
Law Enforcement & Security
Police, military, customs, immigration, correctional and fire service roles across Jamaica.
- Commissioner of Police
- Superintendent of Police
- Inspector of Police
- Police Sergeant
- Police Constable
- Detective (CID)
- Customs Officer (Jamaica Customs Agency)
- Immigration Officer
- Correctional Officer
- Firefighter (Jamaica Fire Brigade)
- Fire Station Officer
- Jamaica Defence Force Officer
- JDF Private / Soldier
Health & Medicine
Medical, nursing, allied health and public health roles in Jamaica’s public health system.
- Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
- Medical Officer (Government Hospital)
- Surgeon (Public Sector)
- Psychiatrist (Government)
- Dental Officer (Government)
- Pharmacist (Government)
- Radiographer
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Midwife
- Psychiatric Nurse
- Public Health Inspector
- Environmental Health Officer
- Community Health Aide
- Ambulance Technician / EMT
- Hospital Administrator
Education
Teaching, school leadership and educational administration roles across Jamaica’s public education system.
- Chief Education Officer
- Education Officer (MOE)
- School Principal (Government)
- Vice Principal
- Primary School Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- School Counsellor
- HEART/NSTA Instructor
- University Lecturer (UWI / UTech)
- Parish Librarian
Civil Service & Administration
Administrative, HR, procurement, communications and records management roles across the civil service.
- Chief Personnel Officer (CPO)
- Human Resource Officer (Government)
- Public Procurement Officer
- Administrative Officer (Civil Service)
- Government Clerk
- Public Affairs / Information Officer
- Records Manager / Archivist
- Government Internal Auditor
- Statistical Officer (STATIN)
- Research Officer (Government)
Tax & Revenue
Tax administration, customs, compliance and valuation roles in Jamaica’s revenue agencies.
- Tax Auditor (TAJ)
- Tax Compliance Officer
- Customs & Trade Officer
- Revenue Protection Officer
- Valuation Officer (Revenue Department)
Infrastructure & Urban Development
Engineering, planning and project management roles in Jamaica’s public infrastructure sector.
- Road Engineer (NWA)
- Water Engineer (NWC)
- Parish Engineer
- Government Project Manager (NHT)
- Government Architect
- Town Planner / Urban Planner
Agriculture & Environment
Agricultural, environmental, fisheries and conservation roles in Jamaica’s natural resource agencies.
- Agricultural Extension Officer
- Veterinary Officer (Government)
- Fisheries Officer
- Forestry Officer (Forestry Department)
- Environmental Officer (NEPA)
- National Parks Officer
Social Services & Community
Child protection, welfare, probation and disability support roles in Jamaica’s social services agencies.
- Social Worker (CDA / MOE / MOH)
- Child Protection Officer
- Probation Officer
- Welfare Officer (Ministry of Labour & Social Security)
- Disabilities Officer (JCPD)
Finance & Economics
Economic analysis, financial management and audit roles in Jamaica’s central finance institutions.
- Financial Secretary (Ministry of Finance)
- Economist (Bank of Jamaica)
- Economic Analyst (PIOJ)
- Government Financial Analyst
- Government Auditor (Auditor General’s Office)
Culture & Heritage
Cultural development, heritage preservation and library service roles across Jamaica’s cultural institutions.
Government Technology
IT, cybersecurity and data analytics roles in Jamaica’s digital government infrastructure.
- Government IT Officer (e-Gov Jamaica)
- Cybersecurity Analyst (Government)
- Data Scientist / Analyst (Government)
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