PNP opens Phase 1 of 2010 recruitment

CEBU, Philippines - The Police Regional Office-7 has opened Phase 1 of this year’s Police Officers 1 Regular Recruitment Program.

Regional Police Director Lani-O Nerez said 720 slots are available this year for new recruits who will be made to take their oath on July 1. Additional applications would be accommodated should there be unfilled positions by that time.

The second batch of recruits is scheduled to take oath on October 1 while the third and last batch is set to take their oath on December 1.

Based on the requirements set by PNP, applicants must be Filipino citizen; of good moral character; and must pass the psychiatric/psychological, drug and physical tests to be administered by the PNP or by any government hospital accredited by the National Police Commission to determine the applicant’s physical and mental health.

Applicants must also possess a formal baccalaureate degree from a recognized learning institution; must be NAPOLCOM eligible; and must not have been dishonorably discharged from military employment or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in government; and must not have been convicted, by final judgment, of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude.

They must be at least 5’4” tall (1.62 cm) for male and at least 5’2” (1.57 cm) for female and must be at least 21 years old and must not be 30 years old.

Furthermore, the appointee must have the appropriate eligibility acquired from any of the following examinations: Republic Act 1080 or Bar and Board Examinations; PNP Entrance Examination; RA 6506 or Licensed Criminologist; Presidential Decree No. 907 or Granting Civil Service Eligibility to college honor graduate and Civil Service Professional Exam.

Interested applicants must directly submit their complete application folders to the Regional Personnel and Human Resource Doctrine Development at PRO-7 in Camp Sergio Osmeña Sr., Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City for evaluation.

Applicants can also call (032) 255-0935 for queries. — Niña G. Sumacot/JMO (THE FREEMAN)