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APPENDIX 5
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE FOR OFFICERS OF THE FORCE
The officers of the Force are recruited in the rank of Inspector, and are on proba- tion for three years, during which period they are required to pass examinations in law and, in the case of overseas officers, Cantonese. There is also provision for the promotion of outstanding members of the Rank and File to the rank of Inspector, on trial for three years.
After successfully completing their three years' period of probation, officers are confirmed to the permanent and pensionable establishment. They do not normally become eligible for a pension until they have completed 10 years' service. The normal retirement age is 55, but there is provision for voluntary retirement, subject to approval in individual cases, and compulsory retirement in the public interest after attaining the age of 45.
After seven years' service an Inspector is eligible for promotion to the rank of Senior Inspector, subject to qualifying in prescribed examinations, and recom- mendation by a Promotion Board.
Senior Inspectors are eligible for promotion to Chief Inspector. Assistant Superin- tendents are selected from Chief Inspectors and Senior Inspectors. Officers are eligible for advancement to Superintendent after three years' service as Assistant Superintendents, and thereafter may be promoted to the higher ranks of the Force. Vacancies in any gazetted rank may be filled by the transfer of officers from other Colonies.
Officers may be directed to serve in any part of Hong Kong, or in any formation, and are expected to be available for duty whenever required; the normal tour of duty is eight hours per day. Save in exceptional circumstances all officers have one day free from duty in each week. Officers are also eligible for casual leave in short periods, and for vacation leave which may be taken in longer periods.
Free medical treatment is available for officers and their families.
7. Quarters are provided at a rent not exceeding one-seventh of salary for overseas officers. It is Government's intention to provide eventually housing for all officers, and continual progress is being made in the housing of local married officers.
Uniform is provided free.
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