The Royal Bahamas Police Force
Constable's grade of The Royal Bahamas Police Force (inclusive of Hazard Component).
2003
Scales
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2006/2008
Scales
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Qualifications
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$20,000
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$20,600
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Five or more BJC subjects including English Language
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$20,600
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$21,200
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Five or more BJCs or equivalent including English Language plus one GCE “O" level or equivalent
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$21,200
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$21,800
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Two GCE "O" levels including English Language
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$21,800
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$22,400
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Three or four GCE "O" levels including English Language
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$22,400
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$23,000
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Five or more GCE "O" levels including English Language
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$23,000
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$23,600
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Two or more GCE "A" levels or an Associate Degree
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$23,600
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$24,200
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BA Degree (or equivalent)
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$24,200
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$24,800
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M. A. Degree (or equivalent)
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Note:
- Hazard and duty / overtime allowances have been incorporated into the basic salary figures.
- Tests will be administered at the proficiency points in specific scales.
- Examinations will be administered to assess suitability for promotion from Sergeant to Inspector. This will be to determine knowledge of policing, police legislation, general knowledge, supervisory ability, etc...
- Serving officers who entered the force at the rank of Inspector should be tested before promotion to Chief Inspector. Examination should particularly assess the officer's knowledge of policing, etc...
- Examination will be administered to assess suitability for promotion from Chief Inspector to Assistant Superintendent. They will be similar to (3), but at a higher level. Officers should also have taken a general duty course in The United Kingdom.
- Examination will be administered to test suitability for promotion from Chief Superintendent to Assistant Commissioner. This will be a very high level examination and interviews should be conducted by a panel consisting of:
- Secretary to The Cabinet
- Police Service Commission
- Commissioner of Police
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Entry Points -The Royal Bahamas Police Force
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