Michael Weeks says more than 160 posts are open, with about 100 people currently in the recruitment process
There are more than 160 vacancies across the island’s uniformed services.
This today from Minister of National Security Michael Weeks who told parliamentarians that recruitment efforts to fill the posts remain active and ongoing.
Of the vacancies: 11 are in the fire service, 47 in police, 52 in customs, 11 in the Department of National Drug Control and 46 in the regiment – 2 full time and 44 part-time.
Minister Weeks says there is strong interest but candidates must meet rigorous standards.
The next cohort of recruits within the fire, police, regiment and customs services will see their courses start between April and June respectively.
According to the data shared today, around 100 people are currently in the recruitment pipeline.
Minister Weeks says keeping uniformed services fully staffed requires ongoing recruitment and long-term planning.
“It is important to recognise that maintaining capable operational services is not achieved through a single recruitment exercise. It requires continuous workforce planning, ongoing recruitment pipelines, and a commitment to training and professional development. As retirements occur and operational demands evolve, the Ministry must
remain proactive in ensuring that the next generation of officers, firefighters, and public safety professionals are prepared to step forward and serve.
“Mr. Speaker, the Ministry of National Security will therefore continue working closely with its departments to support recruitment, develop training pathways, and ensure that each service has the personnel it requires to carry out its mandate effectively. Our objective remains clear: to maintain capable services that can protect our borders, support our communities, and respond effectively in times of emergency.”
The Minister’s full remarks made in the House of Assembly are below.
