Hong Kong Police Force
The Hong Kong Police Force shoulders the responsibility of maintaining law and order in the community and serving the public. The work of the Police Force is to protect the life and property of the public, to prevent and detect crimes and to keep the community in order.
Upon joining the Force, one will have the opportunity to undergo a series of basic and practical training in law, police and court procedures, interpersonal relationship, self-defence, first aid, life-saving and use of firearms. Regular practice and on-the-job training are also provided to keep the skills of officers up-to-date. Command training in the form of local and overseas management and specialist courses is also organized.
Police Constable
Job Description
- Perform street patrol and traffic control duties
- Detect crimes
- Investigate and apprehend suspects in criminal cases
- Investigate narcotics and commercial crimes
- Collect and handle criminal information
- May be posted to various formations under the Force, such as the Uniform Branch, Traffic Wing, Crime Wing or Marine Region
Qualities and Qualifications
- 5 subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B), at Grade E or above in the HKCEE, or equivalent; or
- 3 subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B), at Grade E or above in the HKCEE, or equivalent
- Must be a permanent resident of the HKSAR
- Have lived in Hong Kong for at least 7 years
- Able to read and write Chinese
- Able to speak fluent Cantonese
- Good physique
- Male: at least 163 cm in height and 50 kg in weight
- Female: at least 152 cm in height and 42 kg in weight
- Required to pass a physical fitness test
- 6/60 for unaided vision
- 6/18 for aided vision
- Required to pass an eyesight test
- Mature
- Upright and honest
- Alert and observant
Training
- 27-week residential training
Police Inspector
Job Description
- Carry out various supervisory and operational duties, and all aspects of police work
- May be posted to a variety of branches in the Police Force, such as the Crime Wing, Marine Region, Traffic Wing
Qualities and Qualifications
- A Hong Kong degree, or equivalent; or
- A Higher Diploma from a Hong Kong polytechnic/ polytechnic university, or a Diploma from a registered post-secondary college awarded after the date of its registration, or equivalent; or
- Pass in 2 subjects at Advanced Level in the HKALE plus 3 other subjects at Grade C or above in the HKCEE, or equivalent
- Must be a permanent resident of the HKSAR
- Have lived in Hong Kong for at least 7 years
- Able to read and write Chinese
- Able to speak fluent Cantonese
- Must possess Grade E or above in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE or equivalent. Applicants not with a pass in Chinese Language in the HKCEE or equivalent will be required to sit for a Government Standard Chinese Examination at Higher Level
- Good physique
- Male: at least 163 cm in height and 50 kg in weight
- Female: at least 152 cm in height and 42 kg in weight
- Required to pass a physical fitness test
- 6/60 for unaided vision
- 6/18 for aided vision
- Required to pass an eyesight test
- Mature
- Reliable and honest
- Observant and strong in leadership
Training
- 36-week residential training
Working Conditions
- Subject to discipline and required to wear uniform
- Required to work shifts, live and work in any place in Hong Kong
Enquiries
Please contact the Hong Kong Police Force for details:
 | 37/F, Arsenal House, West Wing, Police Headquarters, 1 Arsenal Street, Wanchai, HK |
| Police Recruitment Division |
 | 2860 2860 |
 | www.police.gov.hk/recruitment |