More than 20 from around the world interested in CoP position – Governor Duncan
![“All of you would have heard the disappointing news that Assistant Chief Constable [Robin] Smith of Sussex Constabulary has withdrawn his appointment from his appointment. But I am pleased to say that we have had over 20 expressions of interest from across the world and I am confident that a good successor will be found shortly,” Governor Duncan said. Photo: Provided](https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/cache/images/800x_8_800x_8_800x_r_Robin_Smith_01_01.jpg)
The Governor was speaking on Friday October 30, 2015 at the ceremony to mark the reopening of the West End Police Station, which had been closed due to unsafe conditions in May 2014.
“All of you would have heard the disappointing news that Assistant Chief Constable [Robin] Smith of Sussex Constabulary has withdrawn from his appointment. But I am pleased to say that we have had over 20 expressions of interest (EoI) from across the world and I am confident that a good successor will be found shortly,” he said.
Smith’s withdrawal came as a surprise
It was announced about two weeks ago that United Kingdom national Robin Smith reportedly withdrew from the post of Commissioner of Police in the RVIPF. According to a press release on October 14, 2015 from Policy Officer in the Governor’s Office, Ms Sue Cotton, Mr Smith will no longer head the RVIPF.
The announcement came as a surprise as Mr Smith had seemed set on joining the RVIPF, even stating that it would have been the highlight of his career as a law enforcement officer.
This news site was first to report on August 12, 2015 that the man to replace Mr David Morris was likely to be Mr Smith who has served as the Assistant Chief Constable of Sussex Police Department in the United Kingdom.
Mr Smith's appointment was subsequently announced to the media on September 4, 2015 via a press release from the Governor's Office. He was expected to take up office in November. However, with the restarted recruitment process, the new Commissioner of Police will take up the post in January 2016.
Application process still open
A visit to the Government of the Virgin Islands website showed that the application deadline for the position is November 6, 2015. The advertisement said that following a ‘paper-sift’, successful applicants to be called for interview will be notified by Friday November 20, 2015 with interviews taking place in person or by videoconference during the week commencing Monday November 30, 2015. It said that the successful applicant will take up the post on or after Monday January 4, 2016.
It also said the appointment will be offered on an initial three-year contract extendable by His Excellency the Governor by mutual agreement. The annual salary will be in the range of US$68,764 - 100,744 subject to skills and experience, plus fixed allowances. An inducement allowance may be payable to suitably qualified candidate, stated the advertisement.
It is unclear yet whether any local persons have applied for the position.
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