Metro Police Officers Opportunity with JMPD 2017 at The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

Job Description

The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality is looking for 1 500 enthusiastic, committed and brave men and women of the highest integrity to undergo an intense trainingprogramme where they will stand to become elite trainee members of the Metropolitan Police Officers.

Metro Police Trainees will be accepted and undergo training and, upon successful completion of the training, be considered for employment as Metro Police Officers
Requirements:

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens
• Be in possession of a valid Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4)
• Be domiciled within the jurisdiction of the Johannesburg Metropolitan area (applicantsmust provide original proof of residence)
• Be between the ages of 18 and 35 years
• Be physically and mentally fit (comprehensive medical certificate must be submitted together wifh the application)
• Be able to subject themselves to and successfully complete a pre-training fitness test
• Have no cnminal conviction/record
• Have no civil judgement(s) relating to fraud and/or corruption against their name
• Be prepared to allow their biometric data and other information be taken for purposes of checking for criminal records
• Be proficient in English
• Be in possession of a valid minimum Code B driver’s licence (manual transmission)
• Have no objection and be prepared to carry a firearm and the scheduled uniform.

Personal attributes:

• Candidates should be reliable, honest, have the highest sense of justice and integrity, a positive attitude, be patient and have the ability to work under pressure, under all weather conditions and shift hours.
• Terms of Training:
• For the duration of training, trainees will be subjected to the terms of training contracts. The City will pay a stipend.
• Upon completion of training
• As a Qualified Metropolitan Police Officer, the successful candidate must take the oath of office as determined by the Municipality and will be deployed to any area within Johannesburg municipal boundaries.

How to apply

Joburg is a world-class African City
These are employment equity targeted positions and preference will be given to EE targeted groups, including people with disabilities.
The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employment and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Appointments will be made in accordance with the COJ’s E Policy.
If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.