New assessment feature makes ICAC promotion a fairer exercise
2001-3-2
Nine ICAC Assistant Investigators have been advanced to the rank of Investigators through a newly introduced mechanism which ensures a fairer, more objective and vigorous assessment of staff performance.
A key feature of the new mechanism is the Assessment Centre, which is introduced for the first time in a law enforcement agency in Hong Kong.
The ICAC's Head of Operations, Mr Tony Kwok Man-wai, said the new feature would ensure a fairer, more objective and reliable assessment of staff performance for advancement purpose, after congratulating the nine newly promoted investigators at a ceremony held to mark the occasion today (Friday).
"It sets out clearly the basic core competency requirements to meet the professional standards expected of ICAC investigators and, at the same time, provides a mechanism through which the best talents could move up the ladder," he added.
Both the old and new systems require assistant investigators to pass a qualifying examination and secure the recommendations from a Principal Investigator and a Chief Investigator before they could be considered for advancement.
But under the new system, only those who are appraised to be the top 15 per cent of performers in their groups could proceed to the next stage –'96 the Assessment Centre.
The centre is established to test the core competencies of the candidates, which include language proficiency; organization and planning; comprehension and analysis; oral presentation; investigative ability; knowledge of law, procedures, regulations and t heir application to proactive investigation situations.
They are to be tested through six modules, namely, report writing, statement-taking, briefing skills, search and arrest, video interview and performance before a mock court.
The Assessment Centre and the Promotion Board assessments have replaced the two rounds of panel interviews under the old system.
Four of the nine promotees have served the Commission for four years. The average serving duration is about six years.
Attending today's ceremony were eight newly-promoted Investigators while another promotee is currently in Australia for undercover training.
At present, there are 347 Assistant Investigators out of a workforce of 941 at the Operations Department.
A key feature of the new mechanism is the Assessment Centre, which is introduced for the first time in a law enforcement agency in Hong Kong.
The ICAC's Head of Operations, Mr Tony Kwok Man-wai, said the new feature would ensure a fairer, more objective and reliable assessment of staff performance for advancement purpose, after congratulating the nine newly promoted investigators at a ceremony held to mark the occasion today (Friday).
"It sets out clearly the basic core competency requirements to meet the professional standards expected of ICAC investigators and, at the same time, provides a mechanism through which the best talents could move up the ladder," he added.
Both the old and new systems require assistant investigators to pass a qualifying examination and secure the recommendations from a Principal Investigator and a Chief Investigator before they could be considered for advancement.
But under the new system, only those who are appraised to be the top 15 per cent of performers in their groups could proceed to the next stage –'96 the Assessment Centre.
The centre is established to test the core competencies of the candidates, which include language proficiency; organization and planning; comprehension and analysis; oral presentation; investigative ability; knowledge of law, procedures, regulations and t heir application to proactive investigation situations.
They are to be tested through six modules, namely, report writing, statement-taking, briefing skills, search and arrest, video interview and performance before a mock court.
The Assessment Centre and the Promotion Board assessments have replaced the two rounds of panel interviews under the old system.
Four of the nine promotees have served the Commission for four years. The average serving duration is about six years.
Attending today's ceremony were eight newly-promoted Investigators while another promotee is currently in Australia for undercover training.
At present, there are 347 Assistant Investigators out of a workforce of 941 at the Operations Department.