Police Constable

Aliases: Constable

Industry/Sector(s): Public Administration

JOB DESCRIPTION

The tasks aPolice Constable is expected to perform include:

Maintaining the law and order in his beat
Serving summons and warrants, arresting criminals,controllingtraffic and guarding treasures andimportant Government establishments and property
Familiarising himself with the area and persons living in hisbeat so as to watch suspicious characters anddisreputable establishments
Reporting to the senior/reporting officer(s) any unusual or unexplained events
Performing tasks such as serving summons and warrants
Assuming authority and directing traffic during emergencies or in case of an accident
Conducting investigation of petty cases and arresting criminals under warrant and keeping them into custody

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is field job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is necessary
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Police stations usually work for 7 days a week and 24 hours everyday. This may vary from police station to police station
Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Minimum – 12th pass

KEY COMPETENCIES

Proficient in properly conducting investigation of cases
Ability to safely escorts criminals to jail, court or in journey
Proficient in performing duties of armed guard, criminal investigation and traffic controllers
Knowledge of laws and regulations of the country

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Government and private schools and boards across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.buddy4study.com/faq/10-scholarships-class-10-12-passed-students

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

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

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Police Constable→Senior Police Constable→Head Constable→Assistant Sub-Inspector ofPolice→Sub-Inspector→Inspector of Police

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: No

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EXPECTED EARNINGS

For freshers - ₹ 5,200 to ₹ 20,200 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Not applicable

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

State government

KEYWORDS

Police Constable

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	5412.0100	Police Constable
ISCO 2008	5412	Police Officers
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-5.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.ejobshub.in/2013/05/delhi-police-recruitment-2013-14-sub.html
4	http://www.indgovtjobs.in/2015/05/DNH-Police-Recruitment.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_Police_Services_%28India%29#Ranks_of_Non-Gazetted_officers
5	http://www.lawyersclubindia.com/articles/Public-Administration-in-India-as-a-mechanism-for-social-change-5309.asp#.VWhQUMWn88d
6	www.censusindia.gov.in

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