BOTSWANA POLICE SERVICE IS HIRING – POLICE CONSTABLES

VACANCY CIRCULAR No. 11 of 2019

POLICE CONSTABLES

REF: Pol 39/1/3/3 XII (20)

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 minimum height 1.6 meters males and 1.55 meters for females
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 a minimum of Diploma/Degree in the following areas;

DEGREE
Information Security
Law
Psychology
Quantity Surveying
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Digital Forensic Examination
Auditing
Radiography
Sound Engineering
Physiotherapy

(b) DIPLOMA

Air Craft Maintenance Engineering
Insurance
Medical Laboratory Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Ophthalmic Nursing
Nursing
Questioned Document Examination
(c) Aircraft Pilot (Must have a Commercial Pilot Licence with at least 200 hours).

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:

Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee 50%)
Contributory Pension Scheme for Permanent and Pensionable Staff (Government pays 15% and employee 5%)
Overtime allowance at 20% of Basic Salary.
Free housing or housing allowance at 15% of Basic Salary in lieu of housing.
Electricity and water subsidy.

SALARY SCALE:
B1 (67116 – 80172) per annum (During Training)

C4 (80172 – 95760) per annum (After Training)

C3 (99348 – 118716) per annum (After Confirmation)

LEAVE: 20/25 working days per annum.

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)