The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a United Kingdom Caribbean Overseas Territory located 60 miles east of Puerto Rico. To ensure that the RVIPF complies with all legal requirements, that crime prevention and detection is at the forefront of the RVIPF service delivery and that modernisation programmes are established to support the welfare and safety of all personnel, we now seek to recruit for the position of COMMISSIONER OF POLICE on a 3 year contract, reviewable.
DUTIES
APPLICATION
Please upload a letter of interest, addressed to the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), along with a supporting Curriculum Vitae and three (3) written references from individuals who would be available to offer additional information, if required.
SPECIAL NOTES: Successful short-listed candidates should be expected to interview via electronic means.
Successful candidate expected to take up office on 1st December, 2024.
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Essential personal qualities
I. The successful candidate will evidence the highest standards of:
i. Honesty and Integrity
ii. Leadership: A leadership style which combines strategic thinking and sound judgement, and a high level of emotional intelligence with an emphasis on service delivery.
Essential qualifications
I. Eligible applicants will need to evidence the following qualifications:
i. MA in Policing & Criminology; Criminal Justice, Law or equivalent in relevant field or with five (5) years law enforcement experience in a senior management position (at the level of Superintendent or equivalent);
ii. BA in Policing & Criminology; Criminal Justice, Law or equivalent in relevant field with ten (10) years law enforcement experience in a senior management position
iii. Pass in Strategic Command Course or equivalent
Leadership and command training in the following areas:
i. Senior Level Policing Leadership Development Programme or equivalent
ii. Executive/Senior level Incident Command Course, such as the UK’s Multi-Agency Gold Incident Command Course or equivalent.
iii. Pass in Strategic Command Course or equivalent
Policing
i. Professional policing qualifications to evidence achievement in investigation, operational policing and strategic command. Standards will be assessed in line with the UK College of Policing’s Standards or those of an equivalent standard.
Candidates will be available for selection if they are able to present equivalent qualifications and experience under any of the essential categories and in keeping with United Kingdom Policing Standards (https://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Standards/Pages/standards-guidance.aspx) and International Policing Standards (https://www.icrc.org/en/doc/assets/files/other/icrc-002-0809.pdf)
Essential Experience
i. Ten (10) years law enforcement experience in a senior management position
ii. Operational law enforcement command at a senior level in policing, a minimum at the level of Superintendent or equivalent for at least 2 years.
iii. Experience of successfully engaging with and influencing the community and multi-agency partnerships at local and national levels. To include displaying an understanding of the wider political, social and economic context.
iv.Show evidence of successfully leading transformational change in a challenging financial climate. To include experience of implementing successful organisational development, change and innovation.
v.An understanding of changing crime and threat patterns, and the protection of the most vulnerable.
vi.Show evidence of a lasting commitment to respecting and valuing difference and inclusion.
vii. Have a successful track record of working with diverse communities to achieve positive outcomes.
viii. Track record of accountability, confident ethical decision making and problem-solving.
Leadership and command experience
i. Senior Investigation Officer or equivalent
ii. Strategic Firearms Commander or equivalent
iii. Public Order Safety Commander/Senior Executive Public Safety Officer/Strategic-Tactical-Operational Command or equivalent
WORK ENVIRONMENT
o Air-conditioned office environment o Field work with exposure to risk/ dangerous situations |