Closing date: 07 August 2026
Detective Constable

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Detective Constable

St Helena Island, South Atlantic 

2 years FTC available immediately

£40k-£44k pa, depending on experience and qualifications, plus International Supplement 

Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Although better placed to develop economically and socially as a result of opening our international airport in 2017, we are not at the stage of self-sufficiency and therefore remain dependent on UK government aid. The Royal St Helena Police comprises of a Director of Police, a CI, two Inspectors, one Detective Inspector, five Sergeants including one DS and 22 Constables including three DCs.

You will utilise a range of appropriate investigative approaches to gather material, placing the victim at the centre of all actions and decisions, to safely and effectively investigate serious and complex crimes with a view to achieving an appropriate outcome for that investigation.

As you liaise and work with other investigators, specialists and managers you will establish and use appropriate methods for gathering material and developing procedures.

An Accredited Detective (PIP2 trained or equivalent), you are joint investigation trained and have conducted ABE interviews. Broadly experienced as an investigator within a serious or complex crime investigation environment, you have investigated sexual offences against children and/or vulnerable adults and have a background in complex information gathering and problem solving. You must be under 60 on the date of appointment.

In addition, you must demonstrate our core values of fairness, integrity and teamwork and use your diverse expertise and experiences to ensure your time on the Island has the broadest benefit to St Helena.  As an officer funded through the Technical Co-Operation Programme you will be expected to share your knowledge and skills beyond the workplace contributing to workforce, community and capacity development in St Helena.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

How to Apply:

An application form is available below, where further information can also be found, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com.

Applications must be sent to recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh and received by 7 August 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 24 August 2026

To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form.  Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered.  Please do not submit your CV.  

The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.

The St Helena Public Service welcomes all applications from across our whole community, including our St Helenian diaspora wishing to return to St Helena.  If you are a St Helenian currently living and working overseas, please contact at us  recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh

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Closing date: 06 August 2026
Director of Police

by Police

Director of Police

St Helena Island, South Atlantic 

2 years FTC available immediately

£70k-£90k pa, depending on experience and qualifications, plus International Supplement

A rare opportunity to rebuild a police service, develop local capability and leave a lasting legacy in one of the world’s most distinctive policing environments.

St Helena is a self-governing Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom located in the South Atlantic. We are seeking an exceptional policing leader to take on the role of Director of Police at a pivotal moment in the development of the Royal St Helena Police Service.

This is not a typical senior policing role.

The Service is entering a significant period of transition and rebuild. A new operating model has been developed to strengthen resilience, improve service delivery and create a sustainable platform for the future. The successful candidate will lead this change, rebuilding capability, developing local talent and helping shape the future of policing across St Helena and Ascension Island.

The restructured Service will comprise a Director of Police supported by two Inspectors and a Detective Inspector/Chief of Staff, delivering policing through four response teams, a neighbourhood team, CID and Special Constables. A dedicated core of officers and staff already provides a strong foundation. A key priority will be recruiting and developing the right people to build a resilient, balanced and sustainable workforce.

While crime demand is generally lower and less complex than in many UK forces, the operating environment is distinctive. The role requires sound judgement, political awareness, strong community engagement and the ability to lead in a small, highly visible and resource-constrained environment.

While badged at Superintendent level, the breadth, visibility and accountability of the role are often more comparable to senior command roles within larger organisations. Reporting directly to the Governor, you will lead operational policing, organisational reform, workforce development and partnership engagement across the Territory.

We are looking for an experienced senior policing leader, ideally at Chief Inspector, or above or recently retired from a comparable role, who has a proven track record of operational command, leading change, developing people and improving performance.

This role will suit someone who is motivated by impact, purpose and legacy rather than organisational scale or further promotion. We are looking for a visible, practical and collaborative leader who can build trust, bring people with them through change and develop the next generation of local policing leadership.

Living and working on St Helena requires a commitment to a remote island environment. Travel to and from the island is planned rather than immediate and candidates should carefully consider the practical implications for family and personal circumstances. Those who thrive here are typically motivated by challenge, service and the opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Success in this role will not simply be measured by operational performance. It will be reflected in the strength of the team you build, the people you develop, the confidence you restore and the capability you leave behind.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

How to Apply:

An application form is available below, where further information can also be found, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com.

Applications must be sent to recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh and received by 6 August 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 17 August 2026.

To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form.  Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered.  Please do not submit your CV.  

The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.

The St Helena Public Service welcomes all applications from across our whole community, including our St Helenian diaspora wishing to return to St Helena.  If you are a St Helenian currently living and working overseas, please contact at us  recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh

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