ICAC Officers - Occupations - VTC Occupation Dictionary

Descriptions & Duties

ICAC Officers are responsible for fighting corruption through law enforcement. They receive and consider complaints alleging corrupt practices and investigate such of those complaints as he considers practicable, gather evidence and carry out analysis. They examine the practices and procedures of government departments and public bodies and secure revision of any that may be conducive to corruption. They also educate the public against the evils of corruption and enlist and foster public support in combatting corruption.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Trade Specific Competencies

knowledge and skills in corruption fighting

ICAC Officers apply the corruption fighting skills when conducting investigations and arrest operations. They must be people with a strong sense of integrity when accessing to sensitive information and gathering evidence.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

A bachelor's degree, or equivalent

Other specific requirements

Level 4 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or Level 1 in Use of Chinese and Use of English in the Common Recruitment Examination, or equivalent