The main duties of a Chief Inspector of Police (Specialist) [Assistant Force Training Officer, Engineering, Marine Police Training School] include-
| (a) | providing specialist opinion and input with regard to the functions of engineering and all engineering related courses as well as supervising Police officers and other staff under their command; |
| (b) | updating, sourcing and creating all types of training materials, visual aids, training records and preparing lesson plans, course syllabi etc. as well as ensuring quality control of courses, teaching staff and the examination/assessment process; |
| (c) | staffing papers related to their area of expertise as well as undertaking training duties as required for trainees and their own staff; |
| (d) | co-ordinating training and supervising practices of lifting appliances in divisions as well as gauging training needs on matters related to marine engineering and lifting appliances; |
| (e) | ensuring the operational readiness and safety of training launches and vessels through proper monitoring of Planned Maintenance System services as well as liaising with the Marine Department on training, engineering and police launches and vessels related matters; |
| (f) | liaising within the Police Force and with external organisations and other Government departments with regard to their area of expertise and the training of Marine Region personnel and guest trainees where relevant; |
| (g) | other duties as required such as enforcing occupational safety and health, improving work procedures, testing equipment and participating in community engagement and sea parades/ceremonial duties.
(Note: May be required to wear uniform, work shifts and / or irregular hours and work in an area outside the HKSAR.) |
Candidates should
| (a) | hold a valid Associate Membership of the Institute of Marine Engineers, or equivalent; and a valid Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Motorship Class 1 issued by the Director of Marine, or equivalent; | ||||
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have at least one year’s experience
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| (c) | have 10 years’ experience in technical training course design / programming; or merchant navy / navy mechanic, artificer or merchant service / navy engineering training; or planned maintenance-system installation and administration; or high speed diesel engine and servicing; | ||||
| (d) | have a good record of service and proven leadership qualities; | ||||
| (e) | have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent; or have a pass in the Chinese Language Proficiency Test and English language Proficiency Test for Police Inspector recruitment exercise; and be able to speak fluent Cantonese; | ||||
| (f) | pass an eyesight test which includes a visual acuity test and a colour perception test. Applicants who wear glasses or contact lenses can also apply for the post. Applicants may perform visual acuity tests with the aid of eyesight correction tools except for colour perception tests; | ||||
| (g) | have a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test; and | ||||
| (h) | pass a medical examination (including a urine drug test). (Preference will be given to applicants with experience working for a recognised shipping company, merchant navy, or navy, not below Second Engineer.) |
Police Pay Scale Point 44 ($103,205 per month) to Police Pay Scale Point 49 ($127,620 per month)
New recruit(s) will be appointed on civil service agreement terms for three years, and may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms upon satisfactory completion of the agreement terms.
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).
A resume listing out the relevant experience should be sent to the email address: oc-gr-rec@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.
Recruitment Division, Hong Kong Police Force, 37/F, Arsenal House, Police Headquarters, 1 Arsenal Street, Wanchai, Hong Kong. (Telephone No.: 2860 3189)
25 October 2025
Please visit Government Vacancies of the Civil Service Bureau’s website (http://www.csb.gov.hk) for more information.