Investigation knowledge and skills
When investigating criminal activities, policemen need to apply investigation techniques to find clues to help solve crimes.
Policemen
Descriptions & Duties
- Policemen are mainly deployed on performing a wide variety of police duties, and may be posted to one of the many police formations in uniform branch, traffic wing, crime wing or the marine region. They will be subject to discipline under the Police Force Ordinance and are required to wear uniform and to work in shifts.
They are responsible for patrolling assigned area in order to maintain public order and prevent crime;
identifying and arresting suspects; directing traffic in the event of vehicle accidents;
providing aid to victims of accidents;
perform administrative duties, such as recording daily activities;
interviewing eyewitnesses at crime and accident scene;
testifying in court when necessary.
Generic Competencies
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:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently 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:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- Attained Level 2 in 5 subjects (including English and Chinese) at DSE
Career Path & Salary
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Police Pay Scale Point 4-17
Monthly Salary Police Pay Scale Point 17-28
Monthly Salary Police Pay Scale Point 24-33a
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Work Environment
- Policemen work outdoors in all kinds of weather. They work shifts. They regularly work at crime and accident scene. They always need to carry out physically demanding, stressful, and dangerous duties. They may work full time or part time.
Tools
- Breathalyzers
- Bulletproof vests
- Distance measuring wheels
- Global positioning system (GPS) receivers
- Handguns
- Nightsticks
- Pepper spray
- Police car radios
- Police rifles
- Police vehicles
- Radar speed readers
- Riot helmets
- Riot shields
- Surveillance binoculars
- Surveillance video or audio recorders
- Suspect fingerprinting equipment
- Two way radios
