Are you searching for a self-fulfilling and rewarding career that provides you with a golden opportunity to serve your country? If the answer is yes, then join the great serving men and women of The Bahamas Department of Correctional Services for an exciting career!

STEPS TO APPLYING:

1. Fill out in duplicate a Bahamas Government Public Service Commission Application Form (PSC Form 7) 
2. Applicants must be between the ages of 18-30
3. Applicants must possess a minimum of five (5) BJC passes at grade “D” or above including English Language or equivalent (eg. Pitman/RSA Stage 1, City & Guilds 1)

OR

      4. One (1) B.G.C.S.E at grade “C” or above or equivalent (eg. Pitman/ RSA Stage 11, City & Guilds 11), (if BGCSE is not in English Language, then the

applicant should have English Language at the BJC level or equivalent);

OR

      5. BTVI Certificate evaluated to at least one (1) BGCSE Subject (if English Language is part of the programme with a passing grade-otherwise English Language at the BJC is required along with Certificate).

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• • A copy of your Birth Certificate
  • Recent copy of your Police Record
  • Copy of your Academic Qualifications
  • Copy of your Passport
  • Two (2) References
  • Two (2) Passport sized photographs

STEP 2

PROCESSING OF DOCUMENTS

1. Once the application is completed with the requisite documents, it can be hand delivered to The Department of Correctional Services for processing.
2. The application will then be recorded and used for the next Recruitment Exercise.  

STEP 3

POTENTIAL CANDIDATES

1. Prospects will be notified by the Human Resources Department to participate in the following employment formalities:
2. Candidates will undergo an interview process.
3. Candidates will undergo a medical screening.
4. Candidates will participate in a physical fitness assessment.
5. Candidates will undergo a vetting process.

STEP 4

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES

Successful candidates will be notified by the Human Resources Department to participate in the orientation process prior to the start of training.

FIELDS WITHIN CORRECTIONS

Custodian                                                                  Air Conditioning

Accounting                                                   License Plates Production

Social Workers                                             Administrative Assistants

Canine Handlers                                                              Phlebotomist

Electrical                                                                          Surveillance

Computer Technicians                                        Intelligence Gathering

Nursing                                                            Pharmacy Technicians

Graphic Designer                                                               Musicians

Photography                                                                 Cosmetology

Culinary Arts                                                   Computer Technicians

Investigator                                                                   IT Specialists

Public Relations                                                       Auto Mechanics

Clerical                                                        Hospitality Management

Agriculture                                                                         Barbering

Tailoring                                                                              Artisans 

Carpentry                                                                           Welding

Plumbing                                                                     Construction

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