Police Detective
JCF CID officer — investigates serious crimes, interviews witnesses and suspects, builds case files, and prepares briefs for the DPP.
Typical Salary
J$2.5M
to J$5.5M per year
Open Roles
600+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
CID posts across divisions
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Career Paths
Constable→Detective Constable→Detective Corporal→Detective Sergeant→Detective Inspector
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid
Entry: J$2.5MSenior: J$5.5M
Key Skills
Investigation planning
Witness interviewing
Surveillance
Digital evidence
Intelligence analysis
Case file preparation
Court testimony
Undercover techniques
Education
Minimum Entry
- JCF Constable with good service record
- CID Detective Training Course
Preferred
- BSc Criminology
- ILEA or FBI investigative training
Professional Qualifications
- JCF CID appointment
- Detective Course certificate
- Firearms certification
Market Trend
◼ Stable DemandReady to Work in Jamaica’s Government Sector?
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