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The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has launched a Local Police Constable Recruit campaign for the second class of 2026, seeking applications from Caymanians interested in joining the Service as Recruit Constables.

The campaign aims to strengthen local representation within the Service, as Caymanians bring valuable knowledge of the communities they serve and can play an important role in building public trust and confidence. As part of the campaign, the RCIPS has increased its presence across local media platforms through advertisements and features currently in rotation.

The campaign also includes a Recruitment Open House, where interested Caymanians can speak directly with serving officers and learn about various career paths within the Service.

Successful candidates will be sworn in as Recruit Constables and begin a 22-week training programme, after which, they will typically be deployed as front-line officers for a two-year probationary period. Officers may subsequently progress into specialist areas including Community Policing, Criminal Investigations, Traffic, Financial Crime, Intelligence, Firearms Response, Air Operations, Safeguarding, and other operational units.

Interested candidates must be Caymanian, between the ages of 18 and 40, and have no history of criminal convictions.

Officers should be prepared to respond to emergencies and physically demanding incidents, and the RCIPS is seeking candidates who can meet the physical demands of frontline policing. A bleep test also forms part of the qualification process. View the link which shows an example of the bleep test: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1241317136782367

“This year’s second local recruitment campaign is your opportunity to be part of a professional, modern police service committed to protecting our islands and our people. My journey in the RCIPS has been rewarding and exciting; a career filled with purpose, challenge, and pride. Now, I invite you to join us and be part of the RCIPS,” Chief Superintendent Brad Ebanks said.

Applications will be accepted through Sunday, 14 June 2026, and successful candidates will undergo a six-stage selection process before being formally offered the role. Following this, recruits will complete mandatory training before being officially deployed on active duty as Recruit Constables.

More information, including details on the requirements, application process, and benefits, can be found at www.rcips.ky/newrecruits.