Jamaica Constabulary Force

Very stressful environment to work in ...very ungrateful to its hardworking staff , a real slave ship with some managers who needs to be retrained . most of them are very vindictive and disrespectful to junior ranks .being forced to give six months notice for resignation to take effect . lack of personal development .lack of personal time , as it is a culture that you are always on time . limited or no concern for staff safety . I should have left years ago

What is the best part of working at the company?
First it was my career choice ,so it was pretty comfortable for me after graduating, I learnt how to interact with citizens of my country and also foreigners to protect the less fortunate,interacting with the public on a day to day basis,been able to protect the weak and offering advices to them. Participating in several  courses whi h widen my knowledge scope of National security and Law enforcement. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Going on night operations or pre-dawn operations knowing  that most time it's some dangerous cri.inals we are going out to apprehend ,and most times it may result in a shootout,where life may be lost or serious injuries on either side.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Pretty comfortable most times, my daily interaction with staff and sharing views and opinions make it be like a true family setungs,which allows us to always be there for each other.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Most times it's busy ,treating with administrative issues,or attending meetings

I worked at the Criminal Investigation Branch as a Detective Corporal since 2011, but I joined the police force in 2009.
We had a two shift system: 8am-6pm and 6pm-8am. My supervisor who is a Detective Sergeant was very down to earth and as such he could always call on me to do any extra work. It was fun working with some of my co-workers because they were always ready to give a hand when the need arose. The hardest part of my job was when i worked a 14 hour shift- 6pm-8am and a major incident such as a murder happened say about 7:30am when I am looking forward to being relieved at 8am. Because it is on my shift that the incident occurred, I have to carryout the preliminary investigation and this sometimes lasted for the entire day. The most enjoyable part of the job was when I conduct a thorough investigation which resulted in justice being served.

I enjoyed working as a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force. For the 12 years i was serving it fun even though there were challenges. I enjoyed been around my colleagues who would help to create family bonding. On any given day you can expect anything, for the most part i would interact with civilians who make report to me and i would intern appreciate that report and commenced an investigation or just merely help to resolve an issue. I have learned to be patient and exercise tollerance,i have learned analyze every situation on it own. I have worked with different managers over the years and they all come with a different approach which i have managed to develop from. The hardest part of the job is to put in my all in an investigation and when the matter is to be prosecuted the witness changed his or her word. Most enjoyable part of the job is when citizens express appriciation for the police

What is the best part of working at the company?
The interaction with the people and providing impartial service to the community.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part of this Job was the lack of both Human and Material resources to complete the tasks given and I learnt of ways to achieve so much with very little resources.


What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
There is always very little time and so many task to complete but with team work and the right attitude the outcome is always productive.


What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day is always busy, we have persons coming in to make various reports, I have assist with supervision of the officers receiving these reports, assigning reports to other officers, going out on patrols to treat with the reports and other duties which sometimes take me outside my jurisdiction.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I am privileged to work in some of the most sensitive areas that require the utmost integrity and ethical behaviour I was an instructor at the police training collage, and sub-officer responsible for the Fiream repair department and distribution, ordering of firearms and munitions I again the Rank of sergeant and was held in high admiration.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Keeping team members to in line with company policy and SOP

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I work in a closed environment with constant security checks going in and out 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Can be fun yet one have to remain focused or workers can get shot during the testing of repaired firearms and miss-count munitions or get injured during the destruction of old weapons

A typical day at work is always full with enthusiasm because of the zeal and passion I have for my job, during my tour of duty which is an eight (8) hour shift and some times beyond. I always learn new policies about security as from time time a work with foreign counterparts and my Supervisors.Management staff is a professional and I always comply with rules and regulations as it relates to the job.Workplace culture is always easy because I work with people who share the same culture and easily adopt to respect culture diversity. As a law enforcement Officer I am trained mentally and physically to deal with any situation, so the hardest part of the job I cannot recalled. The most enjoyable part of my job is when members of the public is satisfied with my professional service rendered.

Being a police officer has taught me how to protect citizens and has also taught tactical investigative and analytical skills. A typical day starts with a role call, brief meeting, worship then overview of the days duties and review of the day prior. Then its regular dispatch to assigned districts. Partners are courteous, full of humor but strictly professional and helpful when called upon by the public. Hardest part of the job would be the dangerous confrontation with violent criminal elements. The most enjoyable part of the job is being around co-workers in the work area, helping good people and feeling the sense of duty, honor and respect when putting on the uniform and assisting the public on a daily basis.

Not without challenges, but with self discipline and hard work make the career more enjoyable. Working as a law enforcement officer in any country is dangerous, however with the right attitude and application of training will make it easier and safer. I was lucky to worked with law enforcement officer form many different countries during my 16 years as a Narcotics agent and also got lots of opportunities to train and travel overseas. I have done training with DEA, ICE, BRITISH CUSTOM, RCMP and many other agencies. I do believe those training as propelled my knowledge to become a good Narcotics agent and a good Homicide investigator. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
My director. He's the absolute best. He ensures all his staff's wellbeing are in tact. He allows you to be yourself and comfortably doing so. He's what I prayed for many years ago.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Files not being placed in alphabetical order. Simple but can become straineous when you know you work.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Pretty simple and OK for the most part

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Someday are pretty busy and there are days there nothing to be done. I love both

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