Sub-Inspector, Police

Aliases: Station House Inspector

Industry/Sector(s): Public Administration

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Sub - Inspector, Police is expected to perform include:

Maintaining law and order in his jurisdiction, investigating crimes, arresting criminals, protecting persons and property from hazards of unlawful acts
Controlling staff working in police station
Allotting duties to Police Constables and other staff working under him
Familiarising himself with persons in his area and acquainting himself with local problems
Studying records of notorious and bad characters and keeping watch over their activities
Receiving intelligence reports and other information through official and private sources and taking action or disseminates them to appropriate authorities for instructions
Supervising patrolling and checking duties of Sentries
Taking action to prevent crime, wherever possible
Examining first information reports and complaints lodged in police station, investigating situation and taking appropriate action such as issuing warnings or making arrests
Investigating crimes and submitting report to higher authorities
Supplying relevant information to Public Prosecutor in conduct of criminal cases
Inspecting kits of Police Constables and drilling his subordinates on fixed days
Keeping control over police out-posts under his charge and maintaining law and order in public functions
Presenting criminal cases in court

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is not a desk job
The candidate will supervise a team of Police Constables and other Staff
Local travelling is necessary
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Flexible working hours
Minimum 8 hours of working required
Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Minimum – Bachelor’s Degree in any stream and PST/PET cleared

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Basic knowledge of the law and law enforcement in the state
Skilled in investigating a case and making valid arrests in the jurisdiction
Ability to manage his/her team of constables, assistant sub-inspectors, etc.
Skilled in arranging drills for the police force from time to time
Ability to acquaint him/herself with the area of jurisdiction quickly
Skilled in investigating a case on the basis of FIRs issued and taking necessary action
Knowledge of preventive measure that can be taken against crime
Skilled in reporting a case to senior authorities in detail and assisting the public prosecutor, if required
Ability to take charge of a police station/post and make sure that every official follows the code of conduct
Physically fit

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ³

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁵

Police Constable → Police Head Constable → Assistant Sub-Inspector, Police →Sub-Inspector, Police →Inspector of Police → Assistant/Deputy Superintendent of Police→ Additional Superintendent of Police → Superintendent of Police →Senior Superintendent of Police → Deputy Inspector General of Police → Inspector General of Police → Additional Director General of Police → Director General of Police

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://bprd.nic.in/writereaddata/linkimages/4596119307-Training%20Module%20for%20Sub-Inspector.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁶

Police Constable → Police Head Constable → Assistant Sub-Inspector, Police → Sub-Inspector, Police → Inspector of Police → Assistant/Deputy Superintendent of Police → Additional Superintendent of Police → Superintendent of Police → Senior Superintendent of Police → Deputy Inspector General of Police → Inspector General of Police → Additional Director General of Police → Director General of Police

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: No

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For freshers - ₹ 9,300 to ₹ 34,800 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ¹

State police departments
Central government of India

KEYWORDS

Sub-Inspector, Police
Station House Inspector
SHO, Police

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3355.0200	Sub-Inspector, Police
ISCO 2008	3355	Police Inspectors and Detectives
NIC 2008	88230	Public order and safety activities
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-3.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.ijpbs.net/issue-4/Bio-28.pdf
4	http://www.upjob.in/2015/01/ssc-si-asi-recruitment-2015.html
5	http://www.bestcollegehunt.com/degree
6	http://www.humanrightsinitiative.org/publications/police/police_organisations.pdf
7	http://www.employmentnews.gov.in/CAREER%20IN%20PUBLIC%20ADMINISTRATION.asp
8	http://www.censusindia.gov.in

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