POLICE PROMOTION

POLICE PROMOTION

• POLICE PROMOTION
 It is a system of increasing the rank of a
member of the police service.
POLICE PROMOTION OBJECTIVES

1. To invest a member of the police force

with the degree of authority necessary
for the effective execution of police
duties
2. To place the police officer in a position
increased responsibility where he can
make full use of his capabilities.
POLICE PROMOTION OBJECTIVES

3. To provide and promote incentives, thus

motivating greater efforts of all members
of the police force, which will gradually
improve efficiency in police works.
Under the law, the NAPOLCOM shall
establish a system of promotion for
uniformed and non- uniformed members
of the PNP, which shall be based on
1. Merit-includes length of the service in the
present rank and qualification
2. Seniority
3. Availability of vacant position
 The promotion shall be gender fair which means women in the
PNP shall enjoy equal opportunity for promotion as that of men
PREFERENCES FOR PROMOTION

1. Appropriate Eligibility- whenever two or more

persons who are next in rank, preference shall be
given to the person who is the most competent and
qualified and who has the appropriate eligibility.
2. Competency and vacancy- when competency,
qualification and eligibility are equal, preference shall
be given to the qualified member in the organizational
unit where the vacancy occurs.
3. Seniority- when all the foregoing conditions have
been taken into account, and still the members in the
next rank have the same merit and qualification,
preference shall be given to the most senior officer.
 FACTORS IN SELECTION FOR
PROMOTION
1. Efficiency of Performance- as an aid to fair
appraisal of the candidates proficiency, the
performance- rating period shall be considered.
Provided, that in no instance shall a candidate be
considered for promotion unless he had obtained a
rating of at least “ satisfactory”
2. Education and training- educational background
which includes completion of in-service training
courses, academic studies, training grants and the
like.
 FACTORS IN SELECTION FOR
PROMOTION
3. Experience and Outstanding Accomplishment- this
includes occupational history, work experience and
other accomplishment worthy of commendation.
4. Physical Character and Personality– the factors of
physical fitness and capacity as well as attitude and
personality traits in so far as they bear on the nature
of the rank and / or position to be filled. This means
that the candidate should have no derogatory records
in which might affect integrity, morality and conduct.
5. Leadership potential- the capacity and ability to
perform the duties required in the new or higher
position and good qualities for leadership
 KINDS OF POLICE PROMOTION

1. Regular Promotion- shall be based on the following

requirements:
 He or she has successfully passed the corresponding
promotional examination given by the NAPOLCOM;
 Passed the Bar or corresponding Board Examination for
technical examination for technical services and other
professions;
 Satisfactory completion of the appropriate accredited
course in the PPSC or equivalent training institutions;
 Passed the Psychiatric, Psychological, Drug Test;
 Cleared by the People’s Law Enforcement Board ( PLEB)
and the office of the ombudsman for any complaints against
him/ her.
 KINDS OF POLICE PROMOTION

2. Promotion by Virtue of Exhibited Acts ( Special

Promotion)
 Any uniformed members of the PNP who has exhibited acts
of conspicuous courage and gallantry at the risks of his or
life above and beyond the call of duty, shall be promoted to
the next higher rank. Provided, that such act shall be
validated by the NAPOLCOM based on established criteria.
3. Promotion by virtue of Position
 Any PNP member designated to any key position whose
rank is lower than that which is required for such position
shall, after six (6 ) months of occupying the same, be entitled
to promotion, subject to the availability of vacant positions.
Provided, that the member shall not be reassigned to a
position calling for a higher rank until two( 2 ) years from the
date of such promotion. Provided, further, that any member
 KINDS OF POLICE PROMOTION

2. Promotion by virtue of Position

 Designated to the position who does not possess the
established minimum qualifications thereof shall occupy the
same for not more than six (6) months without extension.
(Section 34 RA 8551 – IRR)
 POLICE ASSIGNMENT

• Is the process of designating a police officer

at a particular function, duty or responsibility

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PURPOSE OF POLICE ASSIGNMENT

• The purpose of police assignment is to ensure

systematic and effective utilization of all the
members of the force.

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POWER TO MAKE DESIGNATION OR
ASSIGNMENT
• The chief of PNP (CPNP) Regional Director
( RD) and the City of the Municipal Chief of
Police (COP) can make designation or
assignment of the police force within their
respective levels. They shall have the power to
make designations or assignments as to who
among the police officers shall head and
constitute various officers and units of the
police organization

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POWER TO MAKE DESIGNATION OR
ASSIGNMENT
• The assignment of the members of the local
police agency shall be in conformity with the
career development especially during the
probationary period. Thereafter shall be
guided by the principle of placing the right man
in the right job after proper classification has
been made

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CRITERIA IN POLICE ASSIGNMENT

1. Those possessing the general qualifications

for the police duties without technical skills
may be assign to positions where any
personnel can acquire proficiency within
considerably short period of time
2. Those possessing skills acquired by previous
related experiences should be assigned to the
corresponding positions

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CRITERIA IN POLICE ASSIGNMENT

3. Those possessing highly technical skills with

adequate experience and duly supported by
authoritative basis shall be given preferential
assignment to the corresponding positions,
which call for highly technical trained police
officers ( Misassignment of personnel falling
under this criteria constitute a serious neglect
of duty of the C/PNP, RD, or the COP, in the
exercise of his administrative function)

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CRITERIA IN POLICE ASSIGNMENT

4. Those selected to undergo further studies in

specialized courses shall be chosen solely on
the basis of ability, professional preparation
and aptitude
5. Qualification of the police officers shall be
examined annually to ascertain newly acquired
skills, specialties and proficiencies
6. Those with Physical limitation incurred while
in performance of duties should be assigned
where they can be best used in accordance
with the requirements of the force.
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CRITERIA IN POLICE ASSIGNMENT

7. Assignments and reassignments of the police

officers from one unit to another shall be the
prerogative of the authority.
8. To give well rounded training and experience
to police recruits, tour of duties in various
assignments during the probationary period
shall be in accordance with the Republic Act
8551.

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