A Police Constable (Specialist) [Bandsmen] is mainly deployed on specialist duties including the following -
(a) carrying out the day-to-day routine duties of the band, including loading / unloading / setting up of instruments and equipment for rehearsal / performance, and monitoring the security of the Band Block;
(b) attending all the rehearsals, performances and parades organised by the Force, the HKSAR Government and other organisations;
(c) conducting regular checks on their instruments and uniform to ensure that they are in working condition and to report to senior officers any damage and when repair or replacement is required;
(d) enhancing their musical knowledge by attending musical courses as directed by Bandmaster or Deputy Director of Music; and
(e) maintaining the highest standards of discipline and turn-out.

(Note: May be required to wear uniform, work shifts and/ or irregular hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays, work in an area outside the HKSAR and will be subject to discipline under the Police Force Ordinance.)

(a) (i) have Level 2 or equivalent [Note (2)] or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) [Note (3)], or equivalent; or
(ii) have Level 2 [Note (4)] / Grade E or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) [Note (3)], or equivalent;
(b) have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 [Note (4)] or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent; and be able to speak fluent Cantonese;
(c) be proficient in performing with one or more of the following musical instruments:
(i) Western Woodwind, Brass, Percussion Instruments with Grade 8 or above Certificate from the Royal School of Music or equivalent; or
(ii) Scottish Bagpipe or Highland Drum with Grade 3 or above Certificate of the College of Piping, UK or equivalent; or with at least 1 year of performance experience in any Pipes and Drums ensemble;
(d) be able to pass all the selection requirements, including music audition and physical fitness test;
(e) fulfill minimum physical standards as follows -
Male : height 163 cm, weight 50 kg; Female : height 152 cm, weight 42 kg;
(f) pass an initial eyesight test without the aid of any eyesight correction tools;
(g) be permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and have resided in Hong Kong for at least seven years; and
(h) fulfill the Basic Law Test requirements as follows -
all applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their Basic Law knowledge. A pass result in the Basic Law Test is an entry requirement for civil service jobs requiring non-degree / non-professional qualifications at or above completion of secondary education level. Only those candidates who have passed the Basic Law Test will be considered for appointment. Attaining a score at or above 53 out of the full mark of 100 (i.e. getting at least 8 out of 15 questions correct) will be deemed to have a pass result in the Basic Law Test. The Basic Law Test result will also constitute an appropriate weighting in a candidate’s overall assessment. For candidates who have not taken the Basic Law Test or have not attained a pass result in the Basic Law Test at the time of application, they may still apply for the job and arrangements will be made for them to take the Basic Law Test during the recruitment process.