Wanted: Police officer for remote Ascension island
The role will see the officer posted on Ascension Island, which lies in the South Atlantic Ocean, 1,000 miles west off the African coast and has a population of 850.
St Helena Police have advertised for an inspector to lead a small team of officers responsible for the 24-hour policing of the island.
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Hide AdThe two-year contract is available from February or March 2018, and candidates must have a British passport in order to apply.
As well as a salary of up to £28,000 per year, the job comes with benefits of up to £19,000.
The package also includes one return airfare to the country of residence for officer and family, rent-free housing with electricity and water allowances, and free medical care and dental care.
The advert on the Ascension Island website says: “If you are interested in leading a small team of officers delivering a public service-focused police and immigration service to a small island community, this is an ideal opportunity for you.”
The island is volcanic, has a sub-tropical climate and covers an area of just 34 square miles, meaning criminals will not have far to run or hide from the new recruit.
The offer
A two year accompanied status contract with a salary of up to £28,000 per year (taxable in Ascension Island), together with the following benefits for the applicant valued at up to £19,000 per year:
-Accompanied food allowance (£6,054/year, or £3,054/year if unaccompanied)
-Use of a fully maintained and expensed car
-One mid-contract return air fare to the country of recruitment/residence for officer and family
-Rent-free housing, with electricity and water allowances
-Free medical care and dental care for the officer and family