Lands Patrol Officer

Lands Patrol Officer

The Role

Under the direction of the Security Manager and with Support from the Lands and Mines Security Team, the Lands Patrol Officer is responsible for patrolling Jamalco’s lands and properties to prevent, detect, control, and mitigate illegal and impermissible activities on Jamalco’s lands and properties in accordance with the provisions of Lands Titling and Ownership laws.

What You'll Be Doing

• Patrols Jamalco’s owned lands, properties and lands that fall within the company’s lease.
• Monitors the activities of unauthorized persons on Jamalco’s owned lands, properties and lands that falls within the company’s lease to prevent squatting and other illegal activities.
• Removes or assists with the removal, from Jamalco’s owned lands, properties and lands that falls within the company’s lease any person, or persons intending to squat, before they are settled.
• Investigates all offenses defined under the Laws and Regulations of Jamaica that are detected and takes/follow up on the necessary remedial action to prevent any further loss of damages within the company’s lands.
• Interfaces with representatives of the local community within the Region to encourage, develop and maintain the community’s interest in conserving and protecting the company’s assets.
• Educates and informs Lands, Mines and Land Legacy Director/ Lands Manager on the status of all Jamalco’s owned Lands, Properties and lands that fall within the company’s lease.
• Reports to the Lands, Mines and Lands Legacy Director and Lands Manger on prescribed offense reporting forms, all illegal activities detected, and assists with subsequent investigation and follow-up actions to curtail and resolve the illegal activities as appropriate under the various Acts and Regulations
• Patrols areas of assignment in accordance with patrolling plans, work plans, and itineraries provided and ensures that the company’s property boundaries are kept open and boundary monuments remain intact.

A Little Bit About You

• Highly self-motivated, good moral character and ability to work well as a team
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent customer orientation skills
• Ability to manage limited resources to achieve challenging output targets
• Sound personal and professional integrity
• Proficient computer skills and the usage of GPS devices

Minimum Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 certification in Security Administration or related area
• 2 years’ field experience or any other acceptable combination of qualification and experience (Military, Law Enforcement, Land Agent and Forestry Warden).
• Possession of a license to operate a motor vehicle 3000kg or higher

Kindly submit applications by Friday, May 30, 2025 

We thank all respondents for their interest, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted