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Please see below the requirements for employment in two key areas in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Enlistment requirements for the Police Service:

  • Five (5) O' Levels including English Language (persons without English Language will be required to take a test)
  • Age 19 to 30
  • Height 5’ to 8’ minimum (optional)
  • Chest measurement 34’ (optional)
  • Two (2) recent testimonials
  • Birth certificate
  • Physical fitness test (persons must pass this test for acceptance)
  • Medical certificate

Enlistment requirements for the Coastguard Service:

  • Five (5) O' Levels including English Language (persons without English Language will be required to take a test)
  • Age 19 to 30
  • Height 5’ to 8’ minimum (optional)
  • Chest measurement 34’ (optional)
  • Two (2) recent testimonials
  • Birth certificate
  • Physical fitness test (persons must passed this for acceptance)
  • Medical certificate
  • City and Guilds Certificate in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering