Jobs
Police Officer
Job Description
Police officers maintain law and order, protect the general public, investigate crimes and prevent criminal activity from happening.
If you become a police officer, your career will be all about crime prevention, prosecution and punishment.
The Job Scope
- Interviewing suspected criminals
- taking statements
- writing crime reports
- dealing with paperwork
- gathering prosecution evidence
- giving evidence in court
- fostering good relationships with the public
- patrolling areas by foot and car
- making and processing arrests
- searching suspects
- responding to emergencies
- controlling traffic/crowds
- keeping the peace in public areas
Skills Required
Open-mindedness
Resilience
Assertiveness
Maturity
Able to handle responsibility
Able to remain calm in challenging or dangerous situations
Good interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Teamworking skills
Problem solving skills
Negotiating skills
Academic Requirement
To work for the Royal Military Police, individuals must complete the online application form through the government website. The following are the basic requirements to be a successful applicant
Aged between 18 and 28 years old
Holder of a PMR, SPM, STPM, Diploma, Bachelors or Masters
Individuals who wish to work for the Royal Military Police can enter the service at three different levels:
Constable
Constable Sergeant
Inspector
Selected candidates are required to take a course for a period of 3-12 months. This includes a number of training sessions and education, including the following:
Study of law
Police science
Marching
Weapons
Salary Range
FRESH GRADUATE
Police Officer salaries in Malaysia range between 2,200 MYR per month (minimum salary) to 9,300 MYR per month (maximum salary). The salary varies greatly depending on the ranks which are: constable, lance corporal, corporal, sergeant, sergeant major and sub-inspector. Police officers also enjoy housing, transport, and other benefits.
