Police Officer

Protect the public, enforce the rule of law, and investigate possible crimes.

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What's it like to be a Police Officer?

Police Officers are tasked with protecting people, property, and the rule of law. Given the large responsibility, Police Officers often work in teams or pairs. An average day of a Police Officer can start at any time, night or day, depending on his or her scheduled shifts. Once a shift is assigned, a location is also assigned. A Police Officer can be tasked with patrolling the streets, responding to emergency calls, manning the station, and even filling out paperwork.

Tasks and duties

Protecting the public from threats and accidents.
Enforcing the rule of law.
Patrolling assigned locations.
Responding to any emergency calls.
Investigating accidents and crimes.
Arresting lawbreakers and suspects of crimes.
Interviewing victims, suspects, and witnesses.
Gathering evidence.
Logging detailed and truthful incident reports.
Assisting civilians in accidents or natural disaster situations.
Keeping his or her composure in tense situations.
Setting an example to the community as an enforcer of the law.

A Police Officer must be at the top of his or her physical health and mental state. He or she must also possess strong instincts and level-headed composure to handle complicated situations. In tense circumstances, Police Officers investigate accidents, arrest suspects, assist victims, and disperse crowds. There are many types of Police Officers in Malaysia, giving opportunities to develop a specialisation in their careers.

How to become a Police Officer

The Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) is a large organisation with many departments and units. The centralised RMP is supported by a number of groups like the Auxiliary Police and the Police Volunteer Reserves. To become a Police Officer you will need to undertake training at the police academy.

Attain the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) at minimum. The educational requirements to become a member of the RMP will differ depending on what rank you are eyeing. If you’re seeking to be a constable, the lowest ranking non-gazetted officer, then you can make do with an SPM. If you want to climb the ranks as an inspector, then a diploma is highly encouraged. And if you dream of becoming the Inspector-General of Police, then a bachelor or masters degree is typically required.
Complete a minimum of three months of police training. Like educational requirements, training duration will depend on the post you are seeking. Constables will require at least 6 months of training, while inspectors require 12 months. All tracks will study Malaysian law, police science, weapons, and martial arts.
Graduate from the police academy and complete field duty. After finishing police academy training, police officers will be exposed to real police work as trainees. Your first job will have you start at the bottom as a constable or probationary inspector.
Work your way up the ranks. The RMP’s career growth paths are systematic. To become a general or commissioner, you must pass through every position up the ladder.