For a better experience on RCIPS, UPDATE YOUR BROWSER. For a better experience on RCIPS, UPDATE YOUR BROWSER. Are you between 18 and 40 years old and interested in serving your community within a disciplined and professional organisation? The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) invites applications for the position of Auxiliary Constable.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to public safety while gaining valuable experience in law enforcement. Auxiliary Constables provide essential support across detention and judicial operations, patrol duties, incident response, and investigative support, playing a key role in maintaining community safety and security.
We are seeking motivated individuals who demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, and teamwork, and who are committed to public service. Successful candidates will benefit from structured training and development, providing a solid foundation for a rewarding career within the RCIPS and the wider public service.
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following requirements:
If selected, new recruits will have twenty-two (22) weeks of initial training before deployment under the direction of a tutor. Thereafter, they must successfully complete a two (2) year probation period.
Note: All applicants will undergo rigorous background checks. Discovery of any adverse information may lead to disqualification.
Benefits will be determined in accordance with the Police Act (2021 Revision) and Police Regulations (1996 Revision), Public Service Pensions Act (2023 Revision) and the CINICO Health Plan (as may be amended from time to time).
Please visit www.careers.gov.ky for the detailed job description, benefits information, and online application process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 27th February 2026
All questions on the application must be completed, including a personal statement and a detailed outline of the candidate’s qualifications.
(LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED)
CANDIDATES MUST MEET ALL STATED REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
As a police officer, you’ll get to do a job where you make a difference every day. You'll work as part of a team, doing a job where no two shifts are the same.
Apply to join, and not only will the cost of your training be covered, you will also be paid to train.
Your training program will include class components, sessions with international experts, and on-the-job training, giving you a taste of the diverse specialisms across the service.
Not only will you be joining one of the region’s leading law enforcement services, but you will also receive a competitive remuneration package, including the following range of benefits:
•Starting salary of Grade M and Point 2, CI$48,096.00 per annum
•A housing allowance of CI$200.00 per month, totaling CI$2,400.00 per annum.
•On promotion to the next police rank – sergeant – you can earn over CIG Salary Scale Grade L and Point 2, CI$53,616.00 per annum. Most officers apply for sergeant after a minimum of three years of service as a constable, with at least the last two years of unbroken service within the RCIPS.
•165 hours paid leave each year (equivalent to 22 days)
•public holidays and rest days, on top of leave, are built into your shift pattern
•special leave, both paid and unpaid
•career break opportunities
•unpaid career breaks for up to one year
•As a member of the Police Pension Scheme, your final average pensionable earnings will include your final month’s basic salary, plus the average of your last thirty-six month’s acting or duty allowances, plus your final month’s housing allowance (per the https://www.pspb.ky/important-terms)
•Contributions totaling 12% of your pensionable pay to the plan, each pay period, covering both the employer (6%) and employee (6%) portions, without deduction from pay
•Option to retire after 30 years’ service or at age 60 (whichever comes first)
•100% Health Care coverage for you and your eligible dependents through Cayman Islands National Insurance Company (CINICO). This includes medical, dental, and optical benefits. Services are provided by the Health Services Authority (HSA) and, where medically necessary, through referral to other providers locally or overseas, with no deductions from your salary for medical premiums and no co-pay requirements
•Access to free mental health support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for yourself and all dependents
•Credit Union membership for yourself and your eligible dependents
•Corporate gym membership discounts
•Car Insurance discounts
•Paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Enjoy free access to learning and development opportunities through the Civil Service College and the online learning portal, LinkedIn Learning. There are a range of programs to suit all level of learners whether to upskill oneself or prepare for future career opportunities. Orientation, general professional development, career specific content and a leadership management stream are a few of many options offered in either a classroom or online setting.
•ongoing training through courses, mentoring and coaching
•training week with speakers, panel discussions, and workshops
•promotion and development opportunities into different police specialisms
•a focus on your continued professional development through a performance review process
•Community policing
•Policing major events and demonstrations
•Carrying a firearm and firearm response
•Specialist and major investigations, such as homicide and major crime
•Dog handling (K-9 Unit)
•Air Operations
•Cybercrime and digital forensics
•Domestic and international financial crime, including within the Cayman Islands Bureau of Financial Investigation (CIBFI)
•Forensic analysis, within the scenes of the crime unit
•Traffic and road policing
•Protective services and child safeguarding
•As a police officer you are also a member of the Police Union, a national body representing all police officers, through which you can access a range of support.
The RCIPS seeks to promote from within and enable its young officers through training and guidance to find the type of policing career that suits their skills and interests best. Local officers can be found throughout each and every branch and unit of the service, from uniform operations to criminal investigations to specialist roles.
The RCIPS policies on recruitment have changed from previous years. All applications that were received prior to this recruitment drive have become null and void. If you have previously applied to the RCIPS for the position of Police Constable Recruit, you must submit a new application in order to be considered for the role.
The minimum qualifications for the position of local police constable are as follows:
•Applicants should be Caymanian (as defined under the Cayman Islands Immigration Act) or Permanent Resident (with the right to work without restrictions);
•Be between 18 and 40 years old;
•Hold a minimum of a High School Diploma or a General Education Degree (GED) from an accredited institution with a minimum of five (5) CXC passes or equivalent, two (2) of which should be in English and Mathematics.
All applications must be submitted via www.careers.gov.ky.
Applications are currently closed.
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service is pleased to highlight an exciting post-secondary scholarship opportunity for Caymanian students who are interested in a professional career in policing and public service.
Through the Government Scholarship Programme and the RCIPS, eligible Caymanian students may apply for funding to pursue a BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree at the University of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, England. This programme provides a recognised academic pathway aligned with modern policing standards, and success in the programme will lead directly to a policing career with the RCIPS.
“RCIPS are proud to announce this partnership with Portsmouth University who offer a world class policing degree which will equip successful graduates with highly sought-after policing skills,” says Assistant Commissioner Rob Atkin MBE. “Successful acceptance on this programme will enable participants to work closely with RCIPS whilst studying, receiving mentorship and support throughout the 3-year programme. At the conclusion of the degree students will be able to join RCIPS in a full-time capacity as police officers.”
In order to take advantage of this opportunity, potential students will need to meet the eligibility requirements to apply and be accepted to the University of Portsmouth and meet the eligibility requirements for an Overseas Post-Secondary Government Scholarship, with a deadline of 31 January.
The University of Portsmouth entry requirements typically include:
112–120 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent)
A-Level range normally BBB–BBC (or equivalent qualifications)
English language proficiency where applicable
Overseas Government Scholarship requirements include:
Caymanian status/Right to be Caymanian
Residency
Good character
Proof of acceptance from the institution
ACP Atkin adds, “Policing offers a range of exciting career pathways and opportunities and a rewarding career where individuals can really contribute to the security and safety of the Cayman Islands as part of the law enforcement family. This is an incredible opportunity and I would encourage young persons with the necessary entry requirements to find out more.’’
Key information for students and parents:
Programme: BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
Institution: University of Portsmouth (UK)
Funding: Government Scholarship Programme
Target group: Caymanian students interested in policing, leadership, and public service
Application deadline: 31 January 2026
Information video: Why choose Professional Policing?
Further information:
Ministry of Education Overseas Scholarship
University of Portsmouth Professional Policing Degree.
For queries, email: TDU@rcips.ky
