KPCN Forensic Investigation Officer (generalist)

MBO | Bonaire | 36 hours |Vacancy number P&O2025_08_001| Closing date: 26 August 2025

Forensic investigation focuses on the documentation of the situation as it was encountered after the crime had been committed. The position involves searching for and securing forensic evidence left behind at crime scenes. In this context, the interpretation of the evidence found, the determination of the actual circumstances and the facts of the crime committed in relation to the identification of suspects and/or persons involved are of the utmost importance. The Forensic Investigation Officer secures evidence and uses it to conduct investigations in other databases.

The Forensic Investigation Officer conducts independent forensic investigations and participates in large-scale/complex forensic investigations under the coordination of the Senior Officer. If necessary, the employee can also be deployed on St. Eustatius and Saba.

The organisation

The Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) is a young, small, and dynamic force operating on the islands of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. Although the Force is small in size, it includes all the processes of a full-fledged Force. After a phase of pioneering, the Force is now in a phase of further professionalisation. The objective for the coming years is: “the basics in order”, which means working quantitatively but also qualitatively to further develop the force. In this context, we are looking for enthusiastic, broadly deployable, flexible employees who want to build on the future of the Force with us.

The department

The Investigation Department carries out all activities aimed at solving crimes. This is achieved through a combination of preventive, enforcement and repressive measures, in which the neighbourhood teams, emergency services, authorities and chain partners play an important role. The investigation focuses on common crime and serious local crime, cross-border crime and organised crime. Investigation is characterised by a hectic environment in which work is carried out under pressure.

The Forensic Investigation Unit consists of one Forensic Coordinator, one Senior Officer and one Officer.

The Forensic Investigation Unit focuses on the documentation of the situation as it was found after the crime has been committed (with the aim of gathering objective evidence for criminal proceedings). Searching for and securing forensic evidence left behind at the crime scene, interpreting the traces found with a view to establishing the actual circumstances and facts of the crime committed, identifying suspects and/or persons involved in relation to the above, and storing secured traces and investigating those traces in other databases.

Job requirements

• Intellectual and professional ability at the level of Senior Secondary Vocational Education (MBO), based on a police MBO at level 4 supplemented with vocational training (in the area of forensic investigation) and relevant experience;
• knowledge of relevant parts of criminal law and criminal procedure law;
• good knowledge of guidelines, (Public Prosecution Services) instructions and protocols relating to forensic investigation;
• knowledge of documentation and registration systems used;
• knowledge and active command of Dutch, Papiamento, and English and potentially Spanish;
• annually meet the IBT requirements in accordance with the regulations;
• supplemented, where necessary, with certifications relating to specific task aspects/additional functions.

Competencies

• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Communication skills
• Flexibility
• Integrity
• Resistance to stress
• Collaboration skills

What do we offer?

• A temporary appointment in conformity with the Rechtspositiebesluit ambtenaren BES (BES Civil Servants Legal Position Decree) for the duration of one year, with the option of renewal;
• A competitive salary in salary scale 7 (of at least $ 2,436. - and at most $ 3,298. - per month),  in case of a 36-hour working week. Assignment to a pay scale takes place based on knowledge and experience;
• Holiday allowance (8.33% of the annual income);
• A thirteenth month (8.33% of the annual income);
• A vitality Allowance;
• A pension provision placed with Pensioenfonds Caribisch Nederland (PCN);
• 182 holiday hours in case of a full-time employment (36 hour) per year;
• A temporary appointment of one year with the prospect of a permanent appointment for good performance and a positive assessment result
• A relocation package for candidates who react from outside Bonaire.

Procedure

An assessment, case and/or reference check may be part of the procedure.
The following order is taken into account in the selection:

• Official RCN staff on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (internal);
• Residents of the Caribbean part of the Netherlands (external);
• Other candidates (external);

Appointment requirements

• A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG);
• A medical examination for admission to the pension fund; participation is mandatory, including a personal contribution to it;
• Dutch citizenship.

Good to know for those interested outside the Caribbean Netherlands

• The salary is in US dollars which is the official currency in the Caribbean Netherlands;
• The Caribbean Netherlands has its own tax regulations. Income above the tax-free allowance ($21,373 in 2025) will be taxed at a rate of 30.4% in payroll tax in the first bracket; In the second bracket, a tax rate of 35.4% applies.
• You are or will become a resident of the Caribbean Netherlands.

More information?

Name: Mr A.O.C. Melaan 
Telephone: +599 7951238

Digital application

We look forward to receiving your Curriculum Vitae accompanied by a motivation by email: vacature@rijksdienstCN.com