The Zimbabwe Republic Police, ZRP regularly accepts applications from Zimbabweans who wish to join the force. Interested members of the public can APPLY HERE if they meet the Recruitment Requirements outline below;
To meet the minimum requirements for appointment into the Force in the rank of Constable, applicants:
- Must be not less than 18 and not more than 22 years of age at the time of appointment.
- Must have passed a minimum of five Ordinary Level subjects with Grade C or better in not more than three sittings, of which English Language and Mathematics are compulsory.
- Should be of exemplary character.
- Should have a good background with no criminal record or pending criminal prosecution.
- Must fulfill health requirements as recommended by a Police Medical Officer.
Technicians and other Specialists Requirements:
- As a general rule, all Technicians for the various Trades within the Zimbabwe Republic Police are Tradesmen who must have served a recognized apprenticeship and qualified as Journeymen in Class 1 and 2 Category with the formal education of up to Ordinary Level.
- Technicians include apart Tradesman, Nurses, Doctors, Teachers, Chaplains, and ICT Officers.
- Applications for this Category are submitted to Police General Headquarters when responding to the advertisement for vacant posts. These are addressed to the Staff Officer [Recruiting], Police General Headquarters, P O Box CY 34 Causeway Harare.
HOW TO APPLY FOR ZRP RECRUITMENT 2021/2022
- Any person seeking appointment into the Police Service in the rank of Constable shall approach the Officer in Charge of the Police Station nearest to his residence for inquiries.
- The Officer in Charge of the Police Station so approached will personally interview the applicant to ensure that he meets the minimum requirements laid down and is, in all other respects, suitable for appointment into the Service.
- The Officer in Charge may also reject any applicant who does not meet the minimum requirements, at the same time, encouraging any applicant who may not meet the required requirements to re-apply at a later date.
- The applicant’s fingerprints are recorded and vetted to ensure unsuitable elements do not find their way into the Organisation.
- Pre-entry Tests (Aptitude Tests) are held at Provincial and other approved centers where applicants are subjected to assessments to determine their suitability to join the Service. This also includes a physical test and a panel board interview.
- Successful applicants have not assured employment but are placed on a Provisional Waiting List kept at Police General Headquarters.
- When vacancies do occur in the Service, names of applicants to be considered for appointment are drawn from the Waiting List on a First Come First Served Criterion.
Table of Ranks In ZRP
| 1 | Commissioner General of Police |
| 2 | Deputy Commissioner General of Police |
| 3 | Commissioner of Police |
| 4 | Assistant Commissioner |
| 5 | Chief Superintendent |
| 6 | Superintendent |
| 7 | Chief Inspector |
| 8 | Inspector |
| 9 | Assistant Inspector |
| 10 | Sergeant Major |
| 11 | Sergeant |
| 12 | Constable |
ZRP 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 at Morris Police 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 57kgs for males
• Have a minimum height of 1,60m and weigh not less than 55kgs for females
• Be prepared to complete a 5 Km road run in 20 minutes for males and 25 minutes for females.
Applicants to submit their handwritten 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 on or before 07 May 2021. 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
• Exposure to international police duties under United Nations (UN), Southern African Development Community (SADC) and International Police Organisation (INTERPOL)
• Opportunity for personal academic or professional development
NOTE: All selected applicants shall undergo training & interviews before being commissioned into the force.
For inquiries or more information, visit the Zimbabwe Republic Police Website on www.zrp.gov.zw.