A Traffic Warden is mainly deployed on (a) enforcement of the provisions of traffic legislation in relation to the parking of vehicles including the issue of fixed penalty parking tickets; (b) discharging functions conferred on them under Road Traffic Ordinance including controlling and regulating traffic and other related duties; and (c) performing duties conferred on them under Motor Vehicle Idling (Fixed Penalty) Ordinance. Note : Traffic Wardens are civilian staff but are (a) subject to discipline under the Traffic Wardens (Discipline) Regulations; and (b) required to (i) wear uniform; (ii) work shifts; (iii) work in any place in the territory; and (iv) successfully complete a 4-week training course and those who fail to pass the requisite assessment of the course may have their service terminated.

Candidates should have (a) completed Secondary 3, or equivalent; and (b) attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English Languages equivalent to Secondary 3 standard.