Cayman
 

Hi,

I see RCIP are doing a rolling experienced recruitment process.

Anyone have recent experience?
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Im a sgt at present and understand the roles are for Constables. Can anyone tell me if the wage would be enough for myself, partner and 2 kids? What are the current working practices like and is it worth it?

Want to bring the kids up in an outdoor lifestyle, unfortunately oz or Canada ain't recruiting and as we know the UK ain't getting any brighter.

My other half would be gaining employment also

Cheers

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In a similar boat to yourself, I'm also a sergeant and though it wouldn't bother me going back to constable, I'd want to know how their promotion processes work and also how quickly you can go up the payscale (the lower end of the advertised salary - 39k - seems low.)

My father currently lives in Cayman so I have some idea of the cost of living. I understand that everything is extortionately expensive. Food is up to 100% more than in the UK, rent is very high (at least £900 for a one-bed flat) and used cars are three or four times more expensive - I remember my dad paying £1500 or more for a twenty year old car that would've been scrapped in Britain. Even though the salary is tax free, I would say that you may struggle on 39k.

I'm going over there next month for a visit and I'm trying to organise a meeting with RCIPS HR to see if I can get a few questions answered. Government jobs there tend to offer relocation packages, health insurance (which you need) and end-of-contract bonuses, but I don't see anything like that on the job advert. It's a beautiful spot, but not without its problems, least of all the cost of living which is very, very high. It's a tough one.

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is the place similar to Bahamas and does it have nice beaches and palm trees?sounds a nice place.

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My wife and I have both applied... still waiting 'very' patiently for some sort of a response from RCIPS. It does seem a very laid back application process!

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No, still nothing. We feel like our life is on hold!

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That would be fine, as long as we knew a timescale we would feel a bit more comfortable. It's the not knowing that is the hardest. Where did you hear about the October ish start?

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We completed the one initially attached to the DC advertisement which was later removed.. just updated it with Uniform responses. It was the same form.

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We submitted for the uniformed roles mid March.

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"the Constable is the backbone of the police force"

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Please feel free to PM me everyone. I'm currently here as a uniformed cop.

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I have sent off my application to HR and am very keen to join the team out there. How long have you been out there?

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Since Feb 2018. I don't think you have enough posts yet to PM me.

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Correctamonte. There are reasons for that .

Perhaps have a chat on the forums first. Or maybe send a BE email if that won't do.

Thanks.

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thank you. I will have more chats on here. I was just keen to know more about policing in uniform in the Caymans as that is what I am wanting to do. I have achieved alot working in Westminster for the Met and now I wish to share my knowledge and to also learn more from you guys out there.

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The first thing you'll learn is that RCIPS isn't a Home Office force!

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That's not necessarily a bad thing! 🤣🤣

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its about learning different ways of Policing in new lands using existing skills and learning new ones :) by learning these skills is the only way we can be great Cops, in my eyes anyway

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I think patients is the name of the game. I am sure they have all our applications on file.

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They tend to advertise vacancies on Police Oracle Jobs and on the Cayman Islands Government jobs website (recruitment.gov.ky). I'm guessing they aren't actively recruiting at the moment but are keeping applications on file.

They recruited last year and the jobs were posted on Police Oracle.

Knowing Cayman, I don't think it's a huge surprise that the HR department don't bother replying to emails.

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weve just called RCIPS HR.. response is that the advert is just for information and there is currently no active recruitment campaign.. possibly within the next 12 months!!!

That's the last 8 months of hope and plans wasted!

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A quick update. There is an Experienced Officers intake planned for early next year if anyone is still interested. Looking at 8-10 bodies.

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thanks for the update!

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Very interested indeed:)

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My best guess would be uniform. I'm not aware of any specialist posts coming up although cyber-crime have a secondment advertised. JMU are about to be swallowed up into the new coastguard unit that's being put together.

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Hello James. I'm also considering the move over.
I understand, from what I've read it's a very expensive place to live. Does the police salary provide enough for a good standard of living?
Did you get much support when you moved over?
Thanks in advance for any feedback

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I've PMd you.

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Thanks James. Most appreciated

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Im getting the same... Maybe they just don't check their emails too often

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Ashfield. Did you ever make the move? How did it go for you?

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I only just received an application a few weeks ago. Getting a response from their HR seems to be the biggest challenge so far.
Have you applied?

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