Government has opened recruitment for the soon to be established Counter Narcotics Bureau (CNB), with a wide range of positions on offer carrying salaries from around $39,000 up to almost $98,000.

The vacancies were advertised by the Ministry of Policing and Communications, as part of efforts to operationalise the CNB and strengthen Fiji’s response to drug trafficking, organised crime and transnational threats.

According to the advertisement, roles are available across senior management, intelligence, investigations, operations, finance, human resources, communications and information management.

Most positions are based in Suva.

Director General of the Counter Narcotics Bureau will carry a salary between $82,000 to $98,000.

His or her deputy will be on a scale of $75,000 to $89,000.

“All applicants for employment in the Ministry of Policing and Communications must be of good character, with a background that demonstrates adherence to the core values of honesty and integrity,” states the advertisement.

“Applicants must also be a Fijian citizen, under the age of 60 years, in sound health, with a clear police record.”

The appointment process for the positions will be in accordance with the Public Service Commission Open Merit Recruitment and Selection Guidelines.

The establishment of the Counter Narcotics Bureau marks a significant step in Fiji’s efforts to enhance law enforcement capability and coordination in tackling the growing threat of illicit drugs and related criminal activity.