Recruitment and Selection

Digital Assignment

Job Description and Job Specification for a

Police Officer

Submitted By,

PARNAJITA DAS

17MBA1017
JOB DESCRIPTION

A job description is an internal document that clearly states the essential job requirements, job
duties, responsibilities, and skills required to perform a specific role. A more detailed job
description will cover how success is measured in the role so it can be used during performance
evaluations.

Job Description of a Police officer

Duties Of a police officer can include:

 interviewing suspected criminals

 taking statements
 writing crime reports
 dealing with paperwork
 gathering prosecution evidence
 giving evidence in court
 fostering good relationships with the public
 patrolling areas by foot and car
 making and processing arrests
 searching suspects
 responding to emergencies
 offering advice and reassurance to the public
 controlling traffic/crowds
 keeping the peace/mediating in tense situations
For many, the sense of reward derived from serving the community and preventing crime will
outweigh the negatives.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Also known as employee specifications, a job specification is a written statement of educational

qualifications, specific qualities, level of experience, physical, emotional, technical and
communication skills required to perform a job, responsibilities involved in a job and other
unusual sensory demands. It also includes general health, mental health, intelligence, aptitude,
memory, judgment, leadership skills, emotional ability, adaptability, flexibility, values and
ethics, manners and creativity, etc.
Job Specifications of a Police officer

o Characteristics

 One must be 21years old, must pass competitive written exams.

 Being agile and good in shape, as police officers must be fast on feet.
 Being calm under stress and ability to make critical decisions.

o Educational Qualification

 Range from a high school diploma to a college degree.

The minimum requirement is usually a high school diploma.
 Applicants have to complete at least one or two years of college coursework or have
an associate's degree.

o Key Skills

 Open-mindedness
 Resilience
 Assertiveness
 Maturity
 Able to handle responsibility
 Able to remain calm in challenging or dangerous situations
 Good interpersonal skills
 Communication skills
 Team working skills
 Problem solving skills
 Negotiating skills

o Areas Of Study
 Aspiring police officers must pursue degrees in criminal justice, where they can learn
every aspect of law and justice system.
 Prior taking of an assignment, Police officers have to go through several training at police
academy.
 Knowledge in the fields of psychology, law, public administration, political science and
many other relevant majors.
o Compensation
 15,000-39,000 INR/month with a grade payment 5,400