Attention All Aspiring Police Officers: ZRP Announces 2024 Recruitment Drive

Zimbabwe Republic Police Launches 2024 Recruitment Drive

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced a new recruitment exercise aimed at enlisting suitably qualified Zimbabwean citizens as General Duty Constables. This rigorous training program, which will be conducted at the Mkushi Police Training Academy (formerly known as Morris Depot), will culminate in a Diploma in Police Studies offered in affiliation with the University of Zimbabwe.

Qualifications and Requirements

Potential applicants must meet specific criteria to qualify for the program. These include:

Age: Applicants must be between 18 and 22 years old.
Education: A minimum of five Ordinary Level passes, including Mathematics, English Language, and any other Science subject, achieved in no more than two sittings.
Physical Fitness: Male applicants must be at least 1.68 meters tall and weigh at least 59 kg, while female applicants must be at least 1.62 meters tall with weight proportionate to their height. Additionally, all candidates must be able to complete a 5 km road run in 20 minutes for males and 25 minutes for females.

Application Process

Interested individuals are required to submit handwritten application letters, including their contact numbers and a life history of 450 to 500 words, along with copies of their identity documents and educational qualifications. These should be submitted in person to the Officer-in-Charge at the nearest police station by Monday, 8 July 2024.

The ZRP has emphasized that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The recruitment exercise is overseen by Superintendent A. Badza, who can be reached at [0242] 701164/701932 for further inquiries.

Benefits and Opportunities

According to the ZRP, successful recruits will receive an attractive remuneration package, which includes:

Free uniforms
Free medical and dental care
Housing and transport allowances
Generous leave conditions
Opportunities for personal, academic or professional development

Warning Against Fraudulent Activities

The ZRP has issued a stern warning against fraudulent advertisements and individuals posing as ZRP representatives on social media. Commissioner Chief Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations) to the Commissioner-General of Police, Nyathi P., stated, “The Zimbabwe Republic Police does not engage third parties or charge any fees during the recruitment process. Applicants should be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.”

Full Press Statement From ZRP On 2024 Recruitment

ZIMBABWE REPUBLIC POLICE RECRUITMENT EXERCISE

The Zimbabwe Republic Police is recruiting suitably qualified candidates who are Zimbabwean citizens, physically fit to join the Organisation as General Duty Constables and train for a Diploma in Police Studies for a period of two (2) years at Mkushi Police Training Academy, an affiliate of the University of Zimbabwe.

Requirements: Potential applicants should meet the following criteria:

- - Aged between 18 – 22 years
  - A minimum of 5 Ordinary level passes, which include Mathematics, English Language and any other Science subject attained in not more than two (2) sittings.

Interested applicants should:

- - Be physically and medically fit.
  - Have a minimum height of 1.68m and weigh not less than 59 kgs for males.
  - Have a minimum height of 1.62m and weigh in proportion to height for female candidates.
  - Be prepared to complete a 5 Km road run in 20 minutes for males and 25 minutes for females.

Applicants to submit their hand written application letters with contact numbers and life history of between 450 to 500 words, copy of identity document and copies of educational qualifications in person to the Officer-in-Charge of the nearest Police Station where they stay on or before Monday, 08 July 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be advised of the dates and venues of the interviews.

Package

In addition to a good remuneration, the Zimbabwe Republic Police offers;

- - Free uniforms
  - Free medical and dental care
  - Housing and transport allowances
  - Generous leave conditions
  - Opportunity for personal academic or professional development

Members of the public are warned against fake advertisements from social media platforms as well as individuals purporting to be members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police who may dupe them of their hard earned cash under the pretext that they will be recruited into the Police Service. The only focal person for the Recruitment Exercise is Superintendent A. Badza, contactable on [0242] 701164/701932. For more information, applicants may contact the focal person on the above numbers.

NB: The Zimbabwe Republic Police does not engage third parties or charge a fee on the recruitment process.

(NYATHI . P) Commissioner Chief Staff Officer

(Press and Public Relations) to the Commissioner-General of Police

POLICE GENERAL HEADQUARTERS

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