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What is a Permanent Appointment in the PNP?
What is a Permanent Appointment in the PNP?
- Temporary and can be withdrawn
- Only for doctors and lawyers
- A type of appointment for those with temporary eligibility
- Lasting and intended for an indefinite position (correct)
Who appoints a Police Lieutenant Colonel?
Who appoints a Police Lieutenant Colonel?
- Chief of the PNP (correct)
- Civil Service Commission
- President of the Philippines
- PNP Regional Director
A temporary appointment in the PNP can be withdrawn by the appointing authority.
A temporary appointment in the PNP can be withdrawn by the appointing authority.
True (A)
The Chief of the PNP shall serve a tour of duty not to exceed ______.
The Chief of the PNP shall serve a tour of duty not to exceed ______.
What qualifications must a person meet to be appointed to the PNP?
What qualifications must a person meet to be appointed to the PNP?
What is the minimum height requirement for male applicants to the PNP?
What is the minimum height requirement for male applicants to the PNP?
Which law extended the grace period for the waiver of educational requirements in the PNP to 5 years?
Which law extended the grace period for the waiver of educational requirements in the PNP to 5 years?
All PNP uniformed members must undergo a Field Training Program for twelve months.
All PNP uniformed members must undergo a Field Training Program for twelve months.
What rank do commissioned officers generally start with when joining the PNP?
What rank do commissioned officers generally start with when joining the PNP?
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Appointment
- Permanent Appointment: Granted when applicants meet all requirements for their desired position, including eligibility.
- Temporary Appointment: Given to applicants who fail to meet the required eligibility, and can be withdrawn by the appointing authority.
Appointing Authorities
- Patrolman/Patrolwoman to Police Executive Master Sergeant: Appointed by PNP regional director for regional personnel or Chief of PNP for national headquarters personnel, attested by the Civil Service Commission.
- Police Lieutenant to Police Lieutenant Colonel: Appointed by the Chief of PNP, based on superior recommendations and attested by the Civil Service Commission.
- Police Colonel to Police Lieutenant General: Appointed by the President, upon the Chief of PNP's recommendation with Civil Service Commission endorsement and Commission on Appointments confirmation.
- Police General: Appointed by the President from senior officers down to Chief Superintendent, subject to Commission on Appointments confirmation, with a maximum tour of duty of four years.
General Qualifications for Appointment
- Filipino Citizenship
- Good moral conduct
- Passing psychiatric, psychological, drug, and physical tests
- Formal baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution
- Eligibility according to Civil Service Commission standards
- Not dishonorably discharged from military employment or dismissed from government positions
- No prior conviction for offenses involving moral turpitude
- Minimum height of 1.62 meters for males and 1.57 meters for females
- Weight within 5 kg. of the standard for height, age, and sex
- Age between 21 and 30 for new applicants, except for age, all other qualifications are continuous and their absence can lead to separation or retirement.
Waiver Program
- Nature of Appointment: Uniformed PNP personnel granted waivers for educational or weight requirements receive temporary appointments until the waived requirement is met.
- Education Requirement Waiver: This was extended from two years to five years by RA 9708, but is no longer applicable as there is no longer an active PNP personnel base from before RA 6975.
Field Training Program
- Duration: Twelve months
- Focus: Actual experience and assignment in patrol, traffic, and investigation
- Purpose: Required for permanent appointment
Lateral Entry of Officers
- Initial Rank: All commissioned officers initially enter at the rank of Inspector, including those with specialized qualifications.
- Technical Services: Positions in technical services like dentistry, optometry, nursing, engineering, and forensic sciences.
- Specialized Entry Ranks: Doctors of medicine, lawyers, and chaplains enter as Senior Inspectors.
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