DILG to PNP: Uphold Highest Standard in Hiring 10,000 New Cops

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) directed the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to be strict and uphold the highest standard in hiring new police officers in its ranks following the go signal to recruit 10,000 additional new police officers.

DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año said that “the best time to weed out undesirables is during the recruitment process, therefore the NAPOLCOM and the PNP must only hire those with the necessary skills, are morally upright, and will enforce the law without fear or favor.”

“Let’s raise the bar and be stringent as we are potentially taking in individuals who are either going to be heroes or bad eggs. We should uphold the highest standard possible,” he adds.

The NAPOLCOM chaired by the DILG Chief recently approved the recruitment of 10,000 Patrolmen and Patrolwomen through Resolution No. 2019-707, 7,895 of which will be assigned in the PNP Mobile Forces under the 17 Police Regional Offices (PROs) nationwide while 2,105 of the new recruits will be assigned to the National Support Units (NSUs) and other PNP offices.

Año says that 10,000 additional police officers is no easy task, thus the PNP must only hire individuals who will contribute to the fulfillment of its mandate and will be assets of the police organization.

He explains that as the PNP continues to clean its own ranks, choosing individuals who fit the DILG mantra of “matino, mahusay, at maaasahan” will ensure that internal cleansing will be a thing of the past for the PNP. “Piliin na ang mga aplikanteng may tunay na pagmamahal sa bayan para hindi na kailangang magsagawa pa ng internal cleansing sa kanila.”

Requirements

The DILG Chief adds that now that uniformed personnel, including the police officers, have received a substantial pay hike under the current administration, it is expected that the 10,000 new law enforcers must also double their efforts in protecting and serving the people.

“Hindi din po biro ang salary at compensation na matatanggap ng mga magiging bagong pulis na ito kaya kailangan piliin natin ang mga nararapat at tapat na mga lingkod bayan,” he says.

Interested applicants may apply online through the NAPOLCOM Directorate for Personnel and Records Management website. Basic requirements are: a citizen of the Philippines; a person of good moral character; must have passed the psychiatric/psychological, drug and physical tests to be administered by the PNP; and must possess a formal baccalaureate degree from a recognized learning institution. Aspiring law enforcers must also pass the PNP Entrance Examination to be administered by the NAPOLCOM.

He says that background checks will be administered to ensure that applicants meet all requirements, including: must not have been dishonorably discharged from military employment or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the government; and must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude.

Applicants must be at least one meter and sixty-two centimeters (1.62m) in height for male and one meter and fifty-seven centimeters (1.57m) and must weigh not more or less than five kilograms (5kg) from the standard weight corresponding to his/her weight, age, and sex.

They must not be less than twenty-one (21) nor more than thirty (30) years of age and must submit the following documentary requirements: Civil Service Personal Data Sheet; Philippine Statistics Office-authenticated Birth Certificate; authenticated Certificate of Eligibility; two (2) pieces 2×2 black and white picture with name tag, one (1) bust-size picture, and one (1) whole body picture; authenticated Transcript of Records/Diploma; local clearances such as Barangay, Police, RTC/MTC and NBI; Medical Certificate; and fingerprint and handwriting specimen.

The 7,895 new cops will be distributed to the following Police Regional Offices: PRO1- 450; PRO2- 350; PRO3- 300; PRO4A- 295; PRO4B- 600; PRO5- 750; PRO6- 400; PRO7- 300; PRO8- 450; PRO9- 350; PRO10- 700; PRO11- 400; PRO12- 350; PRO13- 500; PRO COR- 600; PRO ARMM- 800; and NCRPO- 300.

Meanwhile, the remaining 2,105 will be under the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG)- 100; Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG)- 50; Aviation Security Group (AVSEGROUP)- 200; Communications and Electronics Service (CES)- 50; Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)- 300; Crime Laboratory (CL)- 250; Drug Enforcement Group (DEG)- 200; Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management/ Women and Children’s Protection Center (DIDM/WCPC)- 80; Explosive Ordnance Disposal/K9 Group (EOD/K9)- 75; Health Service (HS)- 100; Headquarters Support Service (HSS)/PNP BAND- 200; Intelligence Group (IG)- 100; Information Technology Management Service (ITMS)- 50; Logistics Support Service (LSS)- 50; Maritime Group (MG)- 75; Training Service (TS)- 100; Police Security and Protection Group (PSPG)- 75; and Police Retirement Benefits Service (PRBS)- 50. (DILG PR)