Civil Servants

Police Constable (Specialist) [Bandsmen]

香港警務處

Closing Date: 2020-09-04 23:59
$25,380 per month
 

Salary History

Job Vacancies History
1. Police Constable $25,380 per month 2020-04
2. Police Constable $25,380 per month 2020-04
3. 警員 $24,110 per month 2019-06
4. 警員 $24,110 per month 2019-06
5. 警員 $24,110 per month 2019-06

Entry Requirements

(a) (i) have Level 2 or equivalent [Note (2)] or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) [Note (3)], or equivalent; or
(ii) have Level 2 [Note (4)] / Grade E or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) [Note (3)], or equivalent;
(b) have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 [Note (4)] or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent; and be able to speak fluent Cantonese;
(c) be proficient in performing with one or more of the following musical instruments:
(i) Western Woodwind, Brass, Percussion Instruments with Grade 8 or above Certificate from the Royal School of Music or equivalent; or
(ii) Scottish Bagpipe or Highland Drum with Grade 3 or above Certificate of the College of Piping, UK or equivalent; or with at least 1 year of performance experience in any Pipes and Drums ensemble;
(d) be able to pass all the selection requirements, including music audition and physical fitness test;
(e) fulfill minimum physical standards as follows -
Male : height 163 cm, weight 50 kg; Female : height 152 cm, weight 42 kg;
(f) pass an initial eyesight test without the aid of any eyesight correction tools; and
(g) be permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and have resided in Hong Kong for at least seven years.
Remarks
(1) With effect from 1st April 2009, new recruits to Police Constable are eligible for 4 Long Service Increments from HK$37,310 (Police Pay Scale Point 16) to HK$40,610 (Police Pay Scale Point 19) upon completion of 12, 18, 24 and 30 years of satisfactory in-rank service.
(2) For civil service appointment purpose, “Attained with Distinction” and "Attained with Distinction (I)" in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade C in Other Language subjects in the HKDSEE are accepted as equivalent to Level 3 in the New Senior Secondary subjects in the HKDSEE. “Attained” in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade E in Other Language subjects in the HKDSEE are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the New Senior Secondary subjects in the HKDSEE.
(3) The subjects may include Chinese Language and English Language.
(4) Students who will attain the requisite academic qualification within the current academic year may also apply; if selected, appointment will be subject to their obtaining the requisite academic qualification within the current academic year.
(5) For civil service appointment purpose, ‘Grade C’ and ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 3’ and ‘Level 2’ respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.
 

Duties

A Police Constable (Specialist) [Bandsmen] is mainly deployed on specialist duties including the following -
(a) carrying out the day-to-day routine duties of the band, including loading / unloading / setting up of instruments and equipment for rehearsal / performance, and monitoring the security of the Band Block;
(b) attending all the rehearsals, performances and parades organised by the Force, the HKSAR Government and other organisations;
(c) conducting regular checks on their instruments and uniform to ensure that they are in working condition and to report to senior officers any damage and when repair or replacement is required;
(d) enhancing their musical knowledge by attending musical courses as directed by Bandmaster or Deputy Director of Music; and
(e) maintaining the highest standards of discipline and turn-out.

(Note: May be required to wear uniform, work shifts and/ or irregular hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays, work in an area outside the HKSAR and will be subject to discipline under the Police Force Ordinance.)

Terms of Appointment

New recruit(s) will be appointed on civil service probationary terms for three years, and may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period.

Salary and Fringe Benefits

Police Pay Scale Point 3 ($25,380) to Police Pay Scale Point 15 ($36,290) (Note 1) per month

General Notes

(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(c) Civil service vacancies are posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates selected for these vacancies will be appointed on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service and will become civil servants on appointment.
(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(e) The information on the maximum pay point is for reference only and may be subject to changes.
(f) Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical and dental benefits, and where appropriate, assistance in housing.
(g) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/or interview.
(h) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/written examination without being subject to further shortlisting.
(i) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by mail to the below enquiry address.
(j) Towards the application deadline, our on-line system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of your on-line application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible.
(k) For the purpose of heightening public awareness of the Basic Law (BL) and promoting a culture of learning of BL in the community, applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their BL knowledge. The BL test result will constitute an appropriate weighting in a candidate's overall assessment.

How to apply

Application Forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centre of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau's web site (http://www.csb.gov.hk). On-line application can also be made through the Civil Service Bureau's web site (http://www.csb.gov.hk). All subsequent selection procedures will be conducted by appointment. Submission in person is not necessary. The above information is available on the Hong Kong Police Force Homepage (http://www.police.gov.hk/recruitment).

Completed forms should reach the below enquiry address on or before the closing date for application. Copies of detailed resume listing relevant experience, together with copies of transcript, certificates for academic/ music qualifications and proofs for working/ performing experience (if applicable) should also be attached. The postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of application. Please mark on envelope the title of the job applied for. Candidates who apply online should submit a full resume, copies of transcript, certificates for academic/ music qualifications and proofs for working/ performing experience (if applicable) within one week after close of application period to the below enquiry address, and the online application number should be quoted on the envelope and every page of the copies of supporting documents. Incomplete applications or late applications will not be considered. This Division will not accept underpaid mail items, which will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post. To ensure proper delivery of mail items, please ensure your mail items bear sufficient postage with return address.

Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about six to eight weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Enquiry

Job No.: 43343
Address: Police Recruitment Division, 37/F, Arsenal House, Police Headquarters, 1 Arsenal Street, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Telephone: 28603189
Closing Date 2020-09-04 23:59
Publish Date 2020-08-05

Job Summary

Police Constable (Specialist) [Bandsmen]
香港警務處
Police Pay Scale Point 3 ($25,380) to Police Pay Scale Point 15 ($36,290) (Note 1) per month
Telephone: 28603189
Closing Date: 2020-09-04 23:59