Jamaica Defence Force Officer
Commissioned officer in the JDF — leads soldiers in national security, disaster response, ceremonial duties, and international peacekeeping missions.
Typical Salary
J$2.5M
to J$6M per year
Open Roles
300+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
JDF commissioned ranks
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Career Paths
Officer Cadet (RMC)→2nd Lieutenant→Lieutenant→Captain→Major→Lieutenant Colonel→Colonel→Brigadier
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$4M
Entry: J$2.5MSenior: J$6M
Key Skills
Military leadership
Tactical planning
Small arms proficiency
Logistics coordination
Personnel management
Intelligence briefings
Disaster response
Physical fitness
Education
Minimum Entry
- 5 CXC (inc. English, Maths)
- Age 17–24 for cadetship
Preferred
- BSc Military Science (Royal Military Academy or equivalent)
- BSc any discipline + officer cadetship
Professional Qualifications
- JDF Officer Cadetship & commissioning
- Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (UK) or equivalent
- BSc Military Science / Strategic Studies
- UN Peacekeeping certification
Market Trend
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