Job Number:
49401
Department:
Hong Kong Police Force
Job Title:
Assistant Specialist (Note 1)
Salary:
Police Pay Scale Point 4 ($28,940) to Police Pay Scale Point 17 ($42,390) (Note 2) per month
Entry Requirements:
Candidates should
(a) (i) have Level 2 or equivalent (Note 3) or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) (Note 4&5), or equivalent; or
(ii) have Level 2 (Note 6) / Grade E or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) (Note 4&5), or equivalent;
(b) (i) have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 (Note 6) or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE (Note 5), or equivalent; or have a pass result in Chinese and English language tests for Police Constable recruitment exercise; and
(ii) be able to speak fluent Cantonese;
(c) pass an eyesight test which includes a visual acuity test and a colour perception test. Applicants who wear glasses or contact lenses may also apply for the post. Applicants may perform visual acuity tests with the aid of eyesight correction tools except for colour perception tests;
(d) have a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test [Note (7)]; and
(e) pass a medical examination (including a urine drug test).
(a) (i) have Level 2 or equivalent (Note 3) or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) (Note 4&5), or equivalent; or
(ii) have Level 2 (Note 6) / Grade E or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) (Note 4&5), or equivalent;
(b) (i) have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 (Note 6) or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE (Note 5), or equivalent; or have a pass result in Chinese and English language tests for Police Constable recruitment exercise; and
(ii) be able to speak fluent Cantonese;
(c) pass an eyesight test which includes a visual acuity test and a colour perception test. Applicants who wear glasses or contact lenses may also apply for the post. Applicants may perform visual acuity tests with the aid of eyesight correction tools except for colour perception tests;
(d) have a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test [Note (7)]; and
(e) pass a medical examination (including a urine drug test).
Note:
(1) Assistant Specialist belongs to the rank of Police Constable (Specialist). Successful candidate(s) will be appointed to the rank of Police Constable (Specialist) and will be required to discharge the full range of duties of that rank.
(2) With effect from 1st April 2009, new recruits to Police Constable (Specialist) are eligible for 5 Long Service Increments from $43,610 (Police Pay Scale Point 18) to $49,035 (Police Pay Scale Point 22) upon completion of 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 years of satisfactory in-rank service.
(3) 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.
(4) The subjects may include Chinese Language and English Language.
(5) 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. Final year undergraduate students graduating in the academic year of 2026 and penultimate year undergraduate students graduating in the academic year of 2027 may also apply.
(6) 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.
(7) All applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their knowledge of the Basic Law and the National Security Law. A pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test is an entry requirement for all civil service jobs. Only those candidates who have passed the Basic Law and National Security Law Test will be considered for appointment. For candidates who have not taken the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test or have not attained a pass result in the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test at the time of application, they may still apply for the job and arrangements will be made for them to take the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test during the recruitment process.
(2) With effect from 1st April 2009, new recruits to Police Constable (Specialist) are eligible for 5 Long Service Increments from $43,610 (Police Pay Scale Point 18) to $49,035 (Police Pay Scale Point 22) upon completion of 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 years of satisfactory in-rank service.
(3) 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.
(4) The subjects may include Chinese Language and English Language.
(5) 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. Final year undergraduate students graduating in the academic year of 2026 and penultimate year undergraduate students graduating in the academic year of 2027 may also apply.
(6) 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.
(7) All applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their knowledge of the Basic Law and the National Security Law. A pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test is an entry requirement for all civil service jobs. Only those candidates who have passed the Basic Law and National Security Law Test will be considered for appointment. For candidates who have not taken the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test or have not attained a pass result in the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test at the time of application, they may still apply for the job and arrangements will be made for them to take the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test during the recruitment process.
Duties:
Assistant Specialist is mainly deployed on :
(a) participating in researches on advanced technology;
(b) developing software and hardware for technical and operational applications;
(c) building prototypes for testing and evaluation; and
(d) operating and maintaining equipment to support law enforcement operations.
(Note : May be required to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays, and will be subject to discipline under the Police Force Ordinance.)
(a) participating in researches on advanced technology;
(b) developing software and hardware for technical and operational applications;
(c) building prototypes for testing and evaluation; and
(d) operating and maintaining equipment to support law enforcement operations.
(Note : May be required to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays, and will be subject to discipline under the Police Force Ordinance.)
Terms of Appointment:
Assistant Specialist belongs to the rank of Police Constable (Specialist). Successful candidate(s) will be appointed to the rank of Police Constable (Specialist) on civil service agreement terms for three years. Offer of further employment is solely at the discretion of the Government.
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. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at http://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
(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 e-mail to the email address: oc-gr-rec@police.gov.hk.
(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.
(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. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at http://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
(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 e-mail to the email address: oc-gr-rec@police.gov.hk.
(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.
How to apply:
Applicants can download the "HKPF Recruit" Mobile Application (https://www.police.gov.hk/v/index.php?i=rec_app_e) to submit police job applications in a more convenient way.
Applicants can also apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (https://www.csb.gov.hk).
Each applicant should complete a supplementary information sheet to be downloaded from the Hong Kong Police Force Website (http://www.police.gov.hk/recruitment) or the Government Vacancies Enquiry System of Civil Service Bureau. The supplementary information sheet is an electronic form that shall be processed using Acrobat Reader XI or its subsequent versions, and softcopy of it should only be returned via email to the email address: SpecialistRecruitment@police.gov.hk on or before the application deadline.
Applications which are incomplete or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by e-mail will not be accepted.
Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation by email 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.
Applicants can also apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (https://www.csb.gov.hk).
Each applicant should complete a supplementary information sheet to be downloaded from the Hong Kong Police Force Website (http://www.police.gov.hk/recruitment) or the Government Vacancies Enquiry System of Civil Service Bureau. The supplementary information sheet is an electronic form that shall be processed using Acrobat Reader XI or its subsequent versions, and softcopy of it should only be returned via email to the email address: SpecialistRecruitment@police.gov.hk on or before the application deadline.
Applications which are incomplete or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by e-mail will not be accepted.
Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation by email 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.
Contact Address:
Police Recruitment Division, 37/F, Arsenal House, Police Headquarters, 1 Arsenal Street, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
Enquiry Telephone:
2860 3189
Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy):
28/09/2025 23:59:00
Newspaper(s) Advertised and Date(s):
Ming Pao Daily News (2025-08-29) and South China Morning Post (2025-08-30 & 2025-09-06)
Attachment：
SIS_2025_Assistant Specialist_PC.pdf.pdf
Web Site of Department:
http://www.police.gov.hk/recruitment
Application via Internet:
Available
Advertising Date
29/08/2025