Entry Points -The Royal Bahamas Police Force - Department of Public Service

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The Royal Bahamas Police Force

Constable's grade of The Royal Bahamas Police Force (inclusive of Hazard Component).

2003 Scales	2006/2008 Scales	Qualifications
$20,000	$20,600	Five or more BJC subjects including English Language
$20,600	$21,200	Five or more BJCs or equivalent including English Language plus one GCE “O" level or equivalent
$21,200	$21,800	Two GCE "O" levels including English Language
$21,800	$22,400	Three or four GCE "O" levels including English Language
$22,400	$23,000	Five or more GCE "O" levels including English Language
$23,000	$23,600	Two or more GCE "A" levels or an Associate Degree
$23,600	$24,200	BA Degree (or equivalent)
$24,200	$24,800	M. A. Degree (or equivalent)

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:
1. Secretary to The Cabinet
2. Police Service Commission
3. Commissioner of Police

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