Spy Police in Nigeria: Salary, Recruitment & Application Process (2024)

Last updated on May 1st, 2024 at 02:28 pm

The Supernumerary Police generally known as Spy Police is a branch of the Nigerian Police Force. This is a unique police outfit which was set up in light of the declining condition of security in the nation with a solid determination to have any kind of effect and help customers to keep up their advantages without pressure or strain and to focus on their essential obligations. To this end, incredible accentuation is constantly put on the specialized and expert skill of our security faculty.

Since there is no official Nigeria spy police website, we have laid out the steps that will direct you to on how to apply for the Nigerian Spy police. Besides, there are numerous things you have to know about the Nigerian Spy Police before you apply for the recruitment process.

SUPERNUMERARY POLICE OR SPY POLICE: WHAT IS IT ABOUT

The Supernumerary Police in Nigeria was established under Section 46, of the Police Act CAP 359 of 1968 as revised under Section 418, of the Police Act CAP 359 of laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1990.

Under this act, any individual (counting any administration division) that wants to benefit himself/herself of the SPY Police in Nigeria of one or more official police of this nature, for the security of property claimed or constrained by him/her,  may apply to the Inspector-General of Police of the federation or State Commissioner of Police, expressing the nature and circumstance of the company being referred to and giving such other investment as the Inspector-General may require.

You often see SPY police officers at banks, organizations and even in federal establishments. Some act as drivers, orderly and even security officials in companies. Their logo is similar to that of the regular police officers as they share common roles.  The difference between a supernumerary police and the regular police is seen in the extent of their obligations.

Huge multinationals, ranging from the oil, pharmaceutical, insurance and other private corporate divisions additionally have SPY Police officials as a security to their engaging businesses.

These officials are well trained police staff with the fundamental skills to keep up lawfulness inside their associations, dissimilar to the ordinary police officer, who have more noteworthy obligations. SPY Police officials, act more privately in their corporate environment than in the public.

A large portion of them, having worked in such companies before experiencing the important preparing education at the Police Training School, stand better opportunities to secure their ranks. On the arrangement of supernumerary Police Officers to secure properties, the applicant that wants such privilege is required to apply through the Inspector General after meeting the necessary requirements, with the endorsement of the President, before it will be allowed.

Also note that each SPY officer so delegated will be utilized only on obligations associated with the security of the company assigned and its properties. One thing that is certain here is that officers will have the exclusive authority, benefits and privilege’s of a cop or police officer inside the zone he is selected or posted to.

For work on managerial obligations on police premises, the supernumerary police delegate will be utilized only on obligations associated with the organization or upkeep of those premises. The official will have the forces, benefits and comforts of a regular police officer inside the region of his obligations.

DUTIES OF SPY POLICE OFFICERS

According to section 18 of the police act which provides for the appointment of supernumerary police officers, the duties of spy officers in Nigeria include:

• To protect property (Company Spy)
• To compliment the services of regular police officers when needed by MDAs/Organisations/Multi-National Companies/Banks
• For attachment as orderlies
• For employment on administrative duties on police premises (section 19 police act)

APPOINTMENT AND RANKS OF SPY POLICE IN NIGERIA

For the most part, every supernumerary cop will on enlistment and appointment be enrolled to serve from month to month, and as need be, a supernumerary officer may whenever, leave his arrangement by giving one month’s notification for that benefit to the unrivaled official responsible for the police territory where he is delegated to work in.

Most importantly, spy police officers are dependent upon a similar control as different individuals from the police force. They also operate similar ranks, except for the post of the IGP.

SPY POLICE FORCE RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS (2024)

Recruitment for new spy officers for 2024 is now on with the quota almost filled up. These are the important requirements which are very necessary when applying for the job as a SPY police officer:

Nationality: The mandatory one is that all applicants must be a resident of Nigeria and should have a document to prove that you are a citizen of this country.

Age: All Candidates should on application be of 18 years or more.

Education and Certificate: All seeking to be in the Nigerian Spy Police Force should have an educational qualification as you are given ranks according to your educational qualification. Also having an O’ level certificate which much incorporates at least 5 credit in Mathematics and English obtained in the WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB examinations.

Character: Must have a decent character and should not have been associated with any crimes before.

Height and Stature: All applicants for enrollment should be under 1.67 meters in tallness for men and 1.64 meters for ladies.

Tattoo: All applicants should not have tattoos on their skin

Other following prerequisites are;

• Applicant must hold a B.Sc/HND/WASSCE certificate from a recognized institution
• Provide reason why he or she wants the job of a Spy police
• Must know how to drive (not compulsory)
• Forces important confirmation in the Security business
• They should have the capacity to work under tension
• Great direction of English and fluent in application.
• They should live in Lagos or Nigeria if possible.

Moreover, all candidate must go for full clinical assessment at the training school before being processed for acceptance as a Spy police officer at the training school.

HOW TO APPLY FOR NIGERIAN SPY POLICE: RECRUITMENT

Below is the step by step instructions and guidelines on how to apply for a post in the Nigerian Spy Police Force Recruitment process for the year 2024:

STEP 1: MEET THE NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS

First, you must meet the necessary requirements we enlisted above in the write up.

STEP 2: SUBMIT IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

Secondly, you have to come to the PTS with the following documents which shall be verified at the documentation department.

• A company letter headed paper (two copies)
• Photocopy of the CAC document of the company
• About 10 passport photographs for documentation
• Your academic credentials including your NYSC certificate
• The required sum for registration
• A means of identification which may include National ID card, International Passport

STEP 3: COLLECT YOUR TRAINING KIT

After payment has been made and verification done, you proceed to collect your training kit. The training kit include a white police polo, short knickers and one pair of white tennis shoes with white stockings.

STEP 4: PARTICIPATE IN THE TRAINING PROPER

The training of spy police officers aren’t rigorous as that of the regular officers. The training allows you to be conversant with the activities and language of the Police. It is also very essential not to miss the physical training as it avails you the opportunity to be fit in carrying out you duty as a supernumerary officer. Training duration is normal slated for three months during weekends (Saturdays and Sundays).

STEP 5: PASS THE EXAMINATION

After the training, there is compulsory examination that you must pass before you are officially commissioned as a supernumerary police officer. Ensure you study your materials given to you, attend lectures and mark attendance if you want to succeed at the PTS.

STEP 6: COLLECT YOUR APPOINTMENT LETTER AND ID CARD

This is the last stage after completing the basic training and examination. You are then given your “to whom it may concern” and subsequently “spy police ID card”. There is also a passing out parade (POP) for commissioning you at the end. On that day, you are expected to be in your spy police uniform.

Please note that application isn’t free as it attracts a fee for the course and training. What you should bear in mind is that as you grow in the cause of the training, there are other additional fees attached. So, make sure you are financially buoyant before you apply.

ALSO SEE: SPY POLICE NIGERIA SALARY STRUCTURE: HOW MUCH THEY EARN (2024)

BENEFITS OF JOINING NIGERIA’S SPY POLICE

The are many benefits accrued to those who join the supernumerary police in the country and carry the Nigerian spy police ID card and they are:

• You enjoy most immunity and privileges’ of the regular police
• You can travel out easily
• Since the demand is high, you can easily get a job in top companies
• You won’t be harrassed by SARS or Police Officers (depends on how you carry yourself)
• You earn respect

IS NIGERIAN SPY POLICE ALLOWED TO CARRY A GUN?

Regarding the authority to bear arms, it is worth noting that Supernumerary Police Officers chosen for their dedication to public welfare are clearly not permitted to carry firearms. However, SPY police officers selected to serve as Orderlies might undergo weapons training subject to the endorsement of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). SEE HOW TO OWN A GUN IN NIGERIA

SPY POLICE SALARY STRUCTURE: HOW MUCH SPY OFFICERS ARE PAID (2024)

Working as a supernumerary police officer is good and people who join can attest to the fact that it is an interesting job. The salary of SPY officers depends on the agreement between the company and the individual. Depending on the your rank, a least rank which is Corporal earns ₦70,000 per month.

Unfortunately, the government or Nigerian police does not pay salaries to spy police officers. According to the police act, a supernumerary police officer shall have no claim or ex-service benefits on the police reward fund, pension, salary, gratuity or annual allowance by virtue of his employment.

You get paid if you are working for a private firm or public firm requiring your services. This is usually negotiated by the spy officer and the company in question. Spy Officers of high rank such as Assistant Superintendent of Police, CSP, etc, stand a chance of landing high paying jobs too.

The Nigerian Police bear no financial constraint nor the Federal Government for the payment of salaries.

HOW MUCH IS THE SPY POLICE FORM AND HOW TO OBTAIN IT?

The cost of the Spy police application form depends on whom you meet at the PTS. You can obtain the form at the Police Training School for a small fee. Due to the nature of the spy police recruitment I won’t be able to put up the amount here.

WHO PAYS FOR THE SUPERNUMERARY POLICE OFFICER UNIFORM?

The individual or company who need the services of Supernumerary Police Officers usually bears the full cost for the Spy police uniforms (the uniform is totally different from that of the regular police officers). The uniform of Supernumerary Police Officers can only be gotten from the OC kit at the Police Training School after proper identification.

HOW TO OBTAIN NIGERIAN POLICE SPY PLATE NUMBER LEGALLY (2024)

The Spy Police plate number is a unique vehicle plate number giving or obtained by citizens, establishments, agencies from the Nigerian Police to give certain security privileges to businesses in light of their activities, movement of staff, equipment and important personalities.

There are some requirements to fulfil before applying for the Nigerian spy police plate number. These requirements ensures that you fit into the system and frame work of the Nigerian Police. Note that you don’t need to be a spy officer for you to get the plate number and both tinted glass permit and spy plate number can only be processed from Abuja.

The current IG has banned the use of police spy plate numbers around the federation due to the high criminal rate the said plate number has been used by criminals to get away easily with heinous acts.

REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN SPY POLICE PLATE NUMBER IN NIGERIA (2024)

• Your vehicle must fall under any of these categories. Pick up trucks, Nissan Frontier, Hilux, Tundra, Ambulance, Bullion vans, etc. Small cars are not allowed.
• You will submit document of proof of ownership of vehicle which must be registered under the company name. Also vehicle license should be submitted at the PTS.
• Provide at the documentation office in the Police Training School, a copy of your CAC company registration certificate.
• Your passport photographs, bio data will also be required.
• Application letter with company letter head.
• Bring the sum of *****

Note that it takes three weeks or a month duration for your application to be processed by the police for getting your spy plate number.  The number plate is no longer valid and operational within Nigeria.

BENEFITS OF USING NIGERIAN POLICE SPY PLATE NUMBER

There are advantages of using the spy police plate number. In fact, you must have seen lots of top multi-nationals like Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Shell, banks, etc. use this number. Below are the benefits of using police spy plate vehicle number in Nigeria:

• You get immunity from harassments by police, LASTMA or agberos to your legal business in the country.
• You also get immunity from delays and being stopped by security checkpoint when plying Nigerian roads.
• You enjoy all lawful benefits of using the spy police plate number

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the Nigerian supernumerary police, you can visit the Police Training School to learn more about the SPY Police in Nigeria and lodge your application for the recruitment process as seen in the article. If you can’t go there and want private consultation, send a WhatsApp message to 07032252176 (attracts ₦20,000) for consultation. This is not the spy police official website where you can register but a website that gives you information about latest information about the Nigerian spy police.