Recruitment of Specialist

Duties

• 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.)

Salary:

• Police Pay Scale Point 4 ($28,940) to Police Pay Scale Point 17 ($42,390) per month

Entry Requirements:

• Candidates should

  (a)	have Level 2 or equivalent or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE), or equivalent; or have Level 2 / Grade E or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent;
  (b)	have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent; or have a pass result in Chinese and English language tests for Police Constable recruitment exercise; and 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; and
  (e)	pass a medical examination (including a urine drug test).

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.

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 here (SIS_2025_Assistant Specialist_PC.pdf) 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.

Enquiry Address and Telephone No.:

• Recruitment Division, Hong Kong Police Force, 37/F, Arsenal House, Police Headquarters, 1 Arsenal Street, Wanchai, Hong Kong. (Telephone No.: 2860 3189)

Closing Date for Application:

• 28 September 2025

Please visit Civil Service Bureau’s website (http://www.csb.gov.hk) for more information.