POLICE CONSTABLES – Botswana Police Service

BOTSWANA POLICE SERVICE

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2022

REF: Pol 39/1/3/3 XII (177)

DATE:     21^st JUNE 2022

VACANCY: POLICE CONSTABLES

The Botswana Police Service is pleased to invite applications from suitable candidates for the post of Police Constable. The positions are tenable at various Police establishments around the country.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should:

• Be Botswana citizens
• Be aged between 18 – 30 years
• Be physically and mentally fit
• Have no adverse criminal record
• Be of good character
• Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18-25
• Not be pregnant at the time of recruitment and must not fall pregnant throughout the duration of training.
• Not have visible tattoos on their bodies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Interested applicants should have the following;

a) MASTERS

• Education and Evaluation
• Research and Development

SALARY SCALE: C.4 (P92 796 – P106 584) – during probation

SALARY SCALE: C.3 (P110 580 – P132 144) – after confirmation

LEAVE: 25 working days per annum

1. e) CERTIFICATES

• Trade Test B in Plumbing and Pipe fitting
• Trade Test B in Carpentry
• Trade Test B in Electrical Installation
• Trade Test B in Bricklaying & Plastering

SALARY SCALE: B.l (P77 532- P92 616) – during training SALARY SCALE: C.4 (P92 796 – P106 584)- during probation SALARY SCALE: C.3 (PI 10 580-P132 144)- after confirmation)

LEAVE: 20/25 working days per annum

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Disciplined
• Team player
• Trustworthy
• Loyal
• Selfless
• Courageous

TRAINING AND PROBATION PERIOD:

Successful candidates will be required to undergo Police Training for 12 months and serve a two-year probation period (inclusive of training).

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

On completion of training, candidates will be expected to carry out the functions of the Botswana Police Service as outlined in Section 6 of the Police Act Cap 21:01 of Botswana Laws:

• Protect Life and Property
• Prevent and Detect Crime
• Repress Internal Disturbances
• Maintain Security and Public Tranquillity
• Apprehend Offenders
• Bring Offenders to Justice

 

• Duly enforce all written laws with which the Botswana Police Service is directly charged and to generally maintain peace.

REMUNERATION, BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES:

1. Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee 50%)
2. Contributory Pension Scheme for Permanent and Pensionable Staff (Government pays 15% and employee 5%)

• Overtime allowance at 20% of Basic Salary.

1. Free housing or housing allowance at 15% of Basic Salary in lieu of housing.
2. Electricity and water subsidy.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a selection process, which includes:

• A comprehensive Medical examination in accordance with the Botswana Police Service medical standards
• A comprehensive Physical fitness assessment
• Criminal vetting
• Security vetting
• Aptitude tests, (written and oral interviews)

APPLICATION: Applicants should quote this advert and provide:-

• Full names, address, place and date of birth
• Brief summary of career with duties (CV)
• Certified copies of Education Certificates, References and Omang
• All serving officers and Special Constables should route their applications through Fleads of Departments. (Applications not so routed will not be considered).