Police Inspectors - Occupations - VTC Occupation Dictionary

Descriptions & Duties

Police Inspectors are mainly deployed to manage and supervise a team of police officers. They maintain law and order, prevent and investigate crimes, and handle queries from the public. They examine crime scenes to searching for clues and evidence, observe the activities of suspects, analyse evidence in order to identify criminal activity and gather information for court cases. They also prepare reports on progress of investigation, maintaining informational files on suspects, and submit reports to apply for arrests or warrants. They will be subject to discipline under the Police Force Ordinance.

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:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently 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:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

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

Crime prevention insight

Police Inspectors must be able to direct and manage a team and complete different missions to prevent crimes.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

A bachelor's degree; or diploma/ higher diploma/ associate degree; or attained Level 3 in 5 subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE)

Other specific requirements

Level 1 in English & Chinese in Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) or Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE; read and write Chinese and speak fluent Cantonese; pass a Physical Fitness Test; pass an Eyesight Test (with no eyesight correction tools); physical standards (height and weight): 163cm and 50kg for male, 152cm and 42kg for female; permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and have resided in Hong Kong for at least seven years