5.4
Group III
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grades which have only a limited involvement in Police operations, and whose pay scales should be assessed on the Master Pay Scale using the standard educational/factors system.
The grades examined are those listed as 'Specialist Civilian' in Chapter 15 of Report No. 2, together with the grade of Physical Training Instructor which we were asked to include in this review. With two exceptions we have been able to reach a decision on the appropriate category for each grade. The two exceptions are the grades of Force Armourer and Force Welfare Officer which are at present being reviewed by the Administration. We have deferred making recommendations on these two grades for the time being and we have therefore placed them in a separate group, group IV. The results of our examination are set out in the following paragraphs.
Group I
Grades to be converted to disciplined status and pay scale
We recommend that the following grades be accorded disciplined status and be paid from the Disciplined Services Pay Scale.
5.5
5.6
Ballistics Officer
2 posts
As a civilian grade it is categorised as being equivalent to Police Superintendent. Previous experience in the Armed Services or other Police Forces is normally accorded some weight when candidates are considered for appointment. Their work is closely integrated with the operations of the C.I.D. and other branches of the Force. therefore consider that the grade should be converted to the rank of Superintendent of Police and paid accordingly.
We
Existing
Proposed
Ballistics Officer
MPS 40
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47 Superintendent
DPS (0) 30
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5.7 Bomb Disposal Officer
2 posts
In the absence of emergency situations, much of these officers' time is spent in training, keeping in touch with new techniques and the maintenance of equipment. In emergency situations they are engaged in duties involving examination, defusing and disposal of explosive devices. They work in close relationship with most branches of the Police Force. Officers appointed to these grades are normally drawn from those with experience in the Armed