The Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory located approximately 180 miles south of Cuba and 180 miles west
of Jamaica. With a population of 58,000, the Cayman Islands are known as a leading financial centre and a thriving
tourist destination with two million visitors per year. They enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the Caribbean.
Applications are invited for the following civilian posts:
Two (2) Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO)
Salary range: CI$38,196 – $51,372 per annum
REF: SOCO-062015
The Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO) is responsible for complex crime scene investigations which include:
responsibility for the evaluation of the scene; develops, secure, and packages physical evidence for scientific
evaluation and comparison. Approximately 70% of the post holder’s time is spent processing crime scenes,
packaging and transporting evidence, attending and photographing autopsies and participating in briefings
and conferences.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills:
Candidates must possess 3-7 years experience working in similar positions with a degree in Sciences with a
major/minor in Forensic or a Diploma in Scenes of Crime. Alternatively the post holder must have a
secondary education with a strong background in the Sciences as well as 5 years experience working in
similar positions. It is also essential that the post holder possess: a valid driver’s license;
 effective communication skills (both oral and written) as well as the knowledge and
competency in giving expert witness testimony in related cases;
 analytical, investigative, and problem solving skills;
 the ability to connect events and circumstances thereby discerning trends and patterns and
be able to report findings in a succinct and thorough manner;
 the abilities to prioritise and to meet strict deadlines; and,
 sound computer skills.
Certification and experience in manual, automated and digital photography and enhancement is
desirable.
Note: Applicants will be subjected to rigorous background checks above what is usually done and will be required to
complete a written assessment prior to being interviewed.
Benefits will be determined in accordance with the Public Service Management Law and Personnel Regulations (2012),
Public Service Pensions Law (2004 Revision) and the CINICO Health Plan. Pension and health benefits are noncontributory.
Detailed job description, requirements and application form are available at: www.recruitment.gov.ky or the
www.rcips.ky/careers
Please submit completed Government Application Form and Resume to:
Human Resources Manager
Ref: SOCO-062015
Royal Cayman Islands Police Service
PO Box 909
CAYMAN ISLANDS KY1-1103
Email: RCIPSRecruitment@rcips.ky
Deadline for receipt of applications: 15th July, 2015