Immigration Officer
Controls entry and exit of persons at Jamaica’s borders — processes visas, investigates overstays, and enforces the Aliens Act.
Typical Salary
J$1.5M
to J$3.2M per year
Open Roles
300+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
Airports & sea ports
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Career Paths
Immigration Assistant→Immigration Officer→Senior Immigration Officer→Immigration Supervisor→Director of Immigration
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$2.3M
Entry: J$1.5MSenior: J$3.2M
Key Skills
Document verification
Border security
Immigration law
Interviewing
Data entry
Risk profiling
Language skills
Report writing
Education
Minimum Entry
- 5 CXC passes (inc. English)
- Immigration Department recruit training
Preferred
- BSc Law or Public Administration
- Immigration management certificate
Professional Qualifications
- Immigration Department recruit certification
- BSc Public Admin or Law
- UNHCR refugee training (advantageous)
- INTERPOL/immigration network training
Market Trend
▬ Stable DemandReady to Work in Jamaica’s Government Sector?
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