Detective (CID)
Specialist plain-clothes investigator in the Criminal Investigation Department — investigates serious crimes including murder, fraud, and organised crime.
Typical Salary
J$2M
to J$4.5M per year
Open Roles
400+
across Jamaica
Job Market
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Career Paths
Constable→Corporal/Sergeant (CID track)→Detective Corporal→Detective Sergeant→Detective Inspector
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$3.2M
Entry: J$2MSenior: J$4.5M
Key Skills
Criminal investigation
Interview & interrogation
Forensic awareness
Surveillance
Intelligence analysis
Evidence handling
Court testimony
Report writing
Education
Minimum Entry
- JCF Constable rank
- CID selection process
Preferred
- BSc Criminology or Forensic Science
- Detective training course (Scotland Yard / ILEA)
Professional Qualifications
- JCF CID training
- BSc Criminology
- ILEA investigative techniques certificate
- Forensic awareness certification
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