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* The interview was conducted in Mar 2004
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering), HKU, 2002 Police Inspector - Patrol Submit Commander stationing at Sau Mau Ping
Most of the inspector trainees are deployed to uniformed branches after 8-9 months' of training. I am deployed to station at the Sau Mau Ping Branch and will undergo a 4-year internal rotation scheme whereby I will be assigned to work in different departments to be arranged by my superior.
Being a commander of a 40-people team, my job responsibilities include management of manpower and supervision of daily operation of my team. I have to manage team discipline and protect teammates' welfare as well as to organize and allocate patrol teams according to the actual situation.
To be the supervisor of many experienced police constables, who are in the age of 30s and 40s is the most challenging task for me. It is challenging when I have to learn from them and monitor their work at the same time.
The job has widened my horizon. It is a job that you can see and meet many unexpected challenges. Some examples are dealing with triads and dead bodies. Moreover, I enjoy the flexibility of the job very much. As long as I finish work within deadlines, I can work out my schedule in any way I find appropriate.
It is definitely a promising career to which I will devote at least 10 years or even more. Based on performance, inspectors will be promoted to senior inspectors after 3 years the earliest. The next promotion normally needs another 12-15 year experience on average and the rank is chief inspector. Actually, there is a vast diversity of postings in the police force. Other than Operations Bureau and Police Tactical Unit, there are also some administrative postings with a "9am to 5pm" office hours.
Traditional and bureaucratic. The prospect and promotion are promising if you are willing to work hard.
The job requires a high level of communication skills and common sense. Inspectors should have confidence and self-discipline as they have to supervise the experienced police constables. The teammates will not follow your order if you yourself are not disciplined.
The seniors do not care much about the academic results. Those who are interested should show his / her determination. Candidates should prepare examples to show that they meet the requirements set out on the job description.
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