UP Police Constable
The UP Police post is looked up to with utmost respect and dignity. The officers hold a great position of responsibility towards the state in all aspects.
Hence, it becomes the aim of the majority of the students to join the UP Police force. The UP Police Constable Salary package is quite good.
For a person to get selected as a UP Police Constable, the recruitment process is divided into four stages:
The Written Examination, Document Verification, Physical Measurement Test, and the Physical Efficiency Test.
A candidate has to successfully go through all the assessments to get recruited to the said post.
A candidate can apply to the post of UP Police Constable between the age group of 18 to 22 years.
With great respect comes significant responsibilities. Some of the major duties and responsibilities in the UP Police Constable Job Profile include the below:
- The most important responsibility of a constable is to lodge an FIR (First Information Report). All the necessary details of the complaint are to be carefully stated in the FIR based on which a complaint is investigated.
- A constable is required to assist the senior police officers in investigating a case in all respects by effectively communicating with the victims, the suspects, the vulnerable, the witnesses involved to take the case ahead.
- They are required to take the initial steps to report a case and determine the risks involved and necessary actions to be taken.
- Also, they must spread awareness among the citizens for any risk-averse situations arising in their locality for their safety and protection.
- Keep records of the high-profile criminal cases and keep the concerned officers informed about the case proceedings.
- Conduct analysis of the statements of the witness and the victims to collect necessary information for decision making. Examine evidence and frame interviews with utmost intelligence.
- Constables also act as the Patrolling guards who keep watch over their respective areas. They are also given powers to take necessary actions without a senior officer to maintain peace and harmony and avoid issues.
- The constable handles all activities concerning the paperwork. The initial reporting, maintaining FIRs, evidence collection, noting down statements and information gathered during the investigation and maintaining the case proceedings. All this is to be reported from time to time to the senior officers.
- Other duties of a UP Police Constable include police verification, traffic police duty (if needed), VIPs security, ensuring adherence to law and order within the area.
The UP Constable Job Profile mentioned above demands some skills for the responsibility to be carried out effectively. A small list of such skills are mentioned below:
- In-depth knowledge about the atrocities in the area of work, both geographically and socially.
- Good team spirit and ability to give directions.
- Problem-solving capabilities.
- Cohesive attitude at workplace
- Professionalism in all activities to maintain the reputation of the post.
- Good communication skills to set out logical arguments in a competent manner are required at all job stages.
- Analytical and interpretation abilities to handle a case.
- Maintaining objectivity and independence in the performance of duties.
- Time management skills and technological skills.
- Skilled in the use of equipment and safety tactics.
- Maintain strong knowledge about the Police Regulations and Law and Order.
- Awareness about the local threats and developing a proactive and preventive approach.
- Investigative attitude and best judgement abilities.