Drug enforcement unit supervisor (sergeant)

Purpose

The purpose of the Drug Enforcement Taskforce (DET) Supervisor position is to lead and supervise a team of investigators to enable effective prevention, detection, and resolution of illicit drugs and firearms investigations within and on Tonga boarders.

Competency Requirements

Competencies for this position are at the SERGEANT level of the Tonga Police Core Competency Framework.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant Diploma Level 5/6 Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board (TNQAB) framework + up to 3 years’ relevant work experience
• Relevant certificate level 4/trade/technical qualification + 3 years’ relevant work experience
• Current Tonga Police employee with 5 years’ experience in a similar role (meeting other core competency and experience requirements specified in the job description + PDA results of "MET" or "EXCEEDED" for the past 2 consecutive years)

All interested applicants who wish to apply are required to complete the following and deliver it to the HR Group before the application closing date, either by:

• Email: HR@police.gov.to
• Hand delivery: Human Resources Group, Tonga Police Headquarters Compound, Longolongo, Nuku’alofa.

HR2 Application Form

Cover Letter

Updated Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Please email HR@police.gov.to for a copy of the following documents.

• Job Description
• Tonga Police Core Competencies Framework
• HR2 Application Form

All applications must reach the Human Resources Group office no later than 1630hrs on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.