POLICE SPECIAL CONSTABLES (198 POSTS) – BOTSWANA POLICE SERVICE

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 8 OF 2019

POLICE SPECIAL CONSTABLES (198 POSTS)

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the post of Police Special Constable. The positions are two year renewable contracts tenable in the Botswana Police Service as follows:-

– NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION:

Bobonong (3), Dibete (10), Letlhakane (16), Machaneng (3), Mahalapye (5), Marstinsdrift (1), Maunatlala (2), Serowe (7), Shoshong (2) Selibe Phikwe (3) and Palapye (2).

– SOUTHERN DIVISION:

Bokspits (2), Gantsi (5), Goodhope (2), Jwaneng (6),
Kalkfontein (2), Kanye (5), Lobatse (12), Mabutsane (1),
Molepolole (13), Moshupa (5), P/Molopo (6), Ramatlabama (3),
Sejelo (2), Sojwe (1), Takatokwane (5), Thamaga (8),
Tsabong (5), Tshane (2) and Woodhall (13).

– No. 5 DISTRICT:

Gumare (3), Gweta (5), Maun (14) and Seronga (2)

– No. 7 DISTRICT:

Kasane (14) and Kazungula (8)

SALARY SCALE: B5 (P32, 592-P38, 784)

LEAVE: 20 working days per annum

BENEFITS: Overtime Allowance at 20% of Basic Salary.

QUALIFICATION:

Interested applicants should have BGCSE or IGSCE or better and should have attained at least 30 points with grade C or better in English Language.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Botswana Citizens both Males and Females (in possession of valid National ID cards).
• Aged between 18-24 years.
• Be physically and mentally fit in accordance with the BPS Recruitment Medical Standards.
• No adverse criminal records.
• Minimum height of 165 cm for males 160 cm for females
• Minimum body weight of 55 kg for Males 45 kg for Females
• All candidates shall undergo the selection process which include both physical fitness assessment and comprehensive medical examination.
• Female candidates must not be pregnant
• Be of good character
• Have no visible body marks (tattoos) while wearing police uniform

KEY RESULT AREAS
The Officer at this level is held accountable for the following Principal Outcomes:
• Reduced Crime
• Prevention of crime
• Law and order
• Public tranquility and Safety
• Customer satisfaction
• Road Safety

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To provide frontline policing services in an effort to maintain law and order.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Successful candidates will be required to undergo Police Training for 6 weeks and on completion 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 tranquility
• Apprehend Offenders
• Bring offenders to justice
• Duly enforce all written laws with which the Botswana Police Service are directly charged and to generally maintain peace.

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 Educational Certificates, References and Omang.
• Contact details; mobile phone / cellular or landline numbers where possible.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Successful candidates will be subjected to:
• A comprehensive Medical Examination
• A comprehensive Physical Fitness examination
• Criminal vetting and
• Security vetting.