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JOINING THE POLICE FORCE
Becoming a Police Officer
Attributes of a Police Officer
The Basic Requirements
Training and Duration
Making Your Decision
The Application
The Hiring Process
The Entrance Examination
The Assessment Process
The Oral Interview
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The Cadet Corps
The Police Reserves
Civilian Job Opportunities
The Entrance Examination


All applicants will be required to sit an Entrance Examination if the basic academic qualifications are not met. The Entrance Examination is normally held between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm at the Police College. All candidates will be notified of the date of the examination and are required to present a photo I. D on entering the examination room. Candidates will also be notified of their exam results by a recruitment officer from the Police College within 3-4 weeks after the sitting of the examination.
The entrance examination will consist of BGCSE Level Mathematics, English and General Knowledge. The passing mark is 70%

Examination Tips

Try to get a good night sleep prior to taking the exam to ensure that you are focused and well rested.
Arrive at the Exam Site at least 45 minutes before the scheduled examination time and try not to cram over the study material
Dress appropriately when coming to sit the examination to reflect a good impression. Remember first impression last.
Bring along with you two #2 pencils and pens to the examinations session.
Bring along a scientific calculator
Read the instructions on the examination papers and make sure that you understand them. Cheating is strictly prohibited and you will be disqualified from the examination session and possibly and further examination exercises.
As mentioned earlier, all candidates will be informed by a recruitment officer within three to four weeks of their exam results. Based on your results, you will be informed and kept updated regarding your application. If for any reason that you were not successful on the entry examination, speak to a recruitment officer to find out when you would be eligible to retake the exam.